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  1. Huw Stephens

    Great songs and new music from Wales.

    BBC Radio Wales

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  2. Scotland’s Football Jukebox

    A look at the best Scottish football anthems throughout the years.

    BBC Scotland

  3. One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg

    Celebrating the greatest One Hit Wonders, and the stories from the artists behind them.

    BBC Radio 2

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  4. John Lennon at 80

    A celebration of the music legend on what would have been his 85th birthday.

    BBC Radio 2

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  5. Sara Cox's Half Wower

    Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!

    BBC Radio 2

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  6. Love & Mercy

    At the height of success with The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson suffers from mental illness.

    BBC Two

  7. Sean Coyle

    Sean Coyle presents a mix of music to accompany listeners' dedications and requests.

    BBC Radio Foyle

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  8. Sara Cox

    Join Sara Cox for fantastic music, plenty of giggles, and lots of listener interaction

    BBC Radio 2

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  9. OJ Borg

    OJ Borg has great music and chat through the small hours.

    BBC Radio 2

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  10. Tracks of My Years

    Kelly Cates, Lorraine Kelly, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger & Ronnie Wood join Vernon Kay.

    BBC Radio 2

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  11. How to Write a Power Ballad

    Can Rev. Richard Coles write a new power ballad to rival Total Eclipse of the Heart?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  12. Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective

    New and classic cuts all played from 7", 12" and vinyl LPs.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  13. Dermot O'Leary

    Dermot O'Leary presents a music and entertainment breakfast show.

    BBC Radio 2

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  14. Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour

    Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.

    BBC Radio 2

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  15. Ricky Ross Meets

    Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  16. Rhys Mwyn

    Clasuron coll o gasgliad Rhys Mwyn, a gwesteion yn hel atgofion am yr 80au a'r 90au.

    BBC Radio Cymru

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  17. ...Sings Dylan II

    With Joan Baez, The Hollies, Adele, Julie Felix, Richie Havens, Bryan Ferry and more.

    BBC Four

  18.

    Highway 61: Fifty Years On

    Andy Kershaw re-examines the Bob Dylan album that changed popular music and his life.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  19. Stereo Underground

    Alternative anthems, gig stories and requests from a music community with attitude.

    BBC Local Radio

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  20. Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams

    Your Ultimate Take That Chart, Robbie chats to Scott Mills, plus gems from the archive.

    BBC Radio 2

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  21. Radio 2 in the Park

    Radio 2's flagship live event: Two days of brilliant live sets from music's biggest stars.

    BBC Radio 2

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  22. Paul is Dead

    In 1969 a rumour swept the world. Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by an impostor

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    ABBA at the BBC

    With Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, SOS, Fernando, Chiquitita and more.

    BBC Four

  24. Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

    Gary Davies takes you back to the best decade in music, with a diverse mix of great music!

    BBC Radio 2

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  25. Mastertapes

    John Wilson talks to musicians about their career-defining albums.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  26. The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny

    Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2. Plus Women Who Rock!

    BBC Radio 2

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  27. Lou Reed's New York Shuffle

    Lou Reed and Hal Willner's eclectic radio show.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  28. Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO

    Documentary about musician-songwriter Jeff Lynne, with access to Jeff in his LA studio.

    BBC Four

  29.

    Rock 'n' Roll in Four Movements

    Stuart Maconie on rock musicians who combined symphony and pop music in the 60s and 70s

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  30. Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!

    A feast of Eurovision specials - get ready for Eurovision 2026 on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds!

    BBC Radio 2

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  31. Follow-Up Albums

    Music critic Pete Paphides tells the story behind three follow-up albums

    BBC Radio 4

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  32. The 12 Inch Single

    Paul Morley on the 7 inch single's grand relative - the 12 inch - and its peak in the 80s.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  33. Sounds of the 20th Century: The 90s

    Fearne Cotton looks back at the Sounds of the 1990s.

    BBC Radio 2

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  34. In Search of Barney Bubbles

    The hunt for the truth about the most influential and enigmatic of graphic designers.

    BBC Radio 4

  35.

    The Bob Graham Round

    Can the beauty of the Lake District and the grit of fell running inspire a composer?

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  36.

    The Thing About Hank

    Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Phil Manzanera and Cliff Richard explore 'The Thing About Hank'

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37.

    Late Nights at the Blue Boar

    Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  38.

    The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World

    Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  39.

    Free Wales Harmony: When Pop Went Welsh

    Manchester DJ and record collector Andy Votel explores Welsh language pop music.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Tangled Up with Dylan: The Ballad of AJ Weberman

    Documentary chronicling the life, times and crimes of Bob Dylan obsessive AJ Weberman.

    BBC Four

  41.

    The Twangmasters: The Art of the Lead Guitarist

    Nick Barraclough explores what makes a great lead guitar player.

    BBC Radio 4

  42.

    78 Revolutions

    Jenny Hammerton - a DJ of 78s - explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.

    BBC Radio 4

  43.

    Erich Honecker's Rock and Roll Years

    Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  44. Jo Whiley

    Join Jo for musical gems and sessions.

    BBC Radio 2

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  45. Tom Jones at the BBC

    An archive celebration of Tom Jones's performances at the BBC from the 60s to the present.

    BBC Four

  46.

    Star Spangled Hendrix

    Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  47. Bethan Elfyn

    Live sessions, essential interviews and a mix of classic rock and pop

    BBC Radio Wales

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  48. Radio 2 In Concert

    Exclusive performances, and classic sets from the BBC vaults.

    BBC Radio 2

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  49. 6 Music Live Hour

    6 Music presents gems from the vast BBC archive including concerts and live sessions.

    BBC Radio 6 Music

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  50. Iron Maiden: Live in Concert

    A 60-minute concert filmed in different cities around the world in early 2008.

    BBC Four

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