The Great British Songbook

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First
Broadcast

Comments

20090413

Simon Mayo celebrates the work of great British songwriters.

The 00s

20100101

Radio 2 DJ Alan Carr and Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle look at the Great British Songbook of the Noughties.

Over three hours, Alan and Nadine play the best British songs from the Noughties, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Coldplay, Will Young, Amy Winehouse and of course, Girls Aloud, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own stories from the past decade.

This is final programme in a series where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio2.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Alan Carr and Nadine Coyle present the Great British Songbook of the Noughties.

British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s

The 1970s

20091229

Noddy Holder, lead singer and frontman of English rock band Slade, and singer-songwriter Kiki Dee look at the Great British Songbook of the 70s. Over three hours, Noddy and Kiki take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Queen and the Bee Gees, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 70s.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

This is the second in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s.

The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio 2.

Noddy Holder and Kiki Dee present the Great British Songbook of the 70s.

British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s

The 1980s

20091230

Top DJ Chris Tarrant and 80s pop star Nik Kershaw look at the Great British Songbook of the 80s. Over three hours, Chris and Nik take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Duran Duran, The Smiths, Wham and Kim Wilde, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 80s.

This is the third in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Chris Tarrant and Nik Kershaw present the Great British Songbook of the 80s.

British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s

The 90s

20091231

Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball and 90s Spice Girl Mel C look at the Great British Songbook of the 90s. Over three hours, Zoe and Melanie take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Oasis, Take That, Blur and of course, the Spice Girls, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 90s.

This is the fourth in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Zoe Ball and Mel C present the Great British Songbook of the 90s.

British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	20090413	Simon Mayo celebrates the work of great British songwriters.
The 00s	20100101	Radio 2 DJ Alan Carr and Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle look at the Great British Songbook of the Noughties. Over three hours, Alan and Nadine play the best British songs from the Noughties, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Coldplay, Will Young, Amy Winehouse and of course, Girls Aloud, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own stories from the past decade. This is final programme in a series where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio2. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season. Alan Carr and Nadine Coyle present the Great British Songbook of the Noughties. British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s
The 1970s	20091229	Noddy Holder, lead singer and frontman of English rock band Slade, and singer-songwriter Kiki Dee look at the Great British Songbook of the 70s. Over three hours, Noddy and Kiki take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Queen and the Bee Gees, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 70s. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season. This is the second in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio 2. Noddy Holder and Kiki Dee present the Great British Songbook of the 70s. British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s
The 1980s	20091230	Top DJ Chris Tarrant and 80s pop star Nik Kershaw look at the Great British Songbook of the 80s. Over three hours, Chris and Nik take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Duran Duran, The Smiths, Wham and Kim Wilde, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 80s. This is the third in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio 2 Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season. Chris Tarrant and Nik Kershaw present the Great British Songbook of the 80s. British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s
The 90s	20091231	Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball and 90s Spice Girl Mel C look at the Great British Songbook of the 90s. Over three hours, Zoe and Melanie take a trip down memory lane as they play the best British songs from this decade, including suggestions from Radio 2 listeners. With a playlist that includes Oasis, Take That, Blur and of course, the Spice Girls, they reflect the work of some of Britain's greatest songwriters and share their own memories from the 90s. This is the fourth in a series of programmes where British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. The Great British Songbook is Radio 2's celebration of the work of British songwriters by creating a collection of their finest songs and holding exclusive masterclasses with some of Britain's top lyricists. More information on Radio 2's Great British Songbook, videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs and message board discussions can be found at bbc.co.uk/radio 2 Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season. Zoe Ball and Mel C present the Great British Songbook of the 90s. British artists and DJs reflect on the Great British Songbook from the 1960s to the 2000s