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Spice Up Your Life, 25 Years Of Girl Power

20210703

20211103 (R2)
20221110 (R2)
20231021 (R2)

When the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 years on, the opening ‘Yooooo' to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction.

To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed – Richard E Grant, who was in the movie 'Spice World', embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK's biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today.

This programme is a joyful celebration of fandom, girl power, the music of the 90s and, above all, the Spice Girls!

Richard E. Grant celebrates 25 years of girl power!

Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more

When the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 years on, the opening Yooooo' to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction.

To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed - Richard E Grant, who was in the movie 'Spice World', embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK's biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today.

The Official All-time Female Artists Album Chart

20211016

To celebrate National Album Day Jo Whiley counts down the 30 best-selling albums by women.

Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more

Amy Winehouse: Legacy Of A Lioness: Episode 1

20210717

20210821 (R2)
20211018 (R2)

This year marks 10 years since the tragic passing of singer and artist, Amy Winehouse, one of the UK's greatest music talents. Her story has been well told over the years, but now looking back, her legacy lives on. Amy led the way as a British female voice in reaching a worldwide audience. Although hugely talented in their own right, many of today's biggest artists recognise this contribution to their own careers, including multi award winning singer-songwriter Adele.

In the first episode of this two-part special we celebrate Amy's life and legacy, taking a trip down memory lane playing songs from her two phenomenal albums, and we hear from UK female artists Jessie Ware, Ella Henderson and Alexandra Burke - sharing their favourite songs and memories of Amy and her music. They also discuss how she influenced them and helped open doors for them in their own careers, and look back on some of Amy's career highlights including her record breaking Grammy Awards win in 2008.

Jessie Ware, Ella Henderson and Alexandra Burke celebrate Amy's life and legacy.

Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more

Celine Dion From A To Z

20190922

20200405 (R2)
20211107 (R2)

She's one of the most successful recording artists of all time. She's sold nearly 250 million albums in a career spanning more than 35 years. She's the voice behind two of the most well-known motion picture soundtracks ever created. She became a Las Vegas icon and changed the place 'where singers went to die' forever. But there's still more to Celine Dion's story.

As she embarks on a major new tour ahead of the release of her 27th studio album, she's recorded a brand new interview - the longest of her career - exclusively for Radio 2 in which she discusses a variety of career-encompassing subjects from A to Z.

Topics include C for Concerts, E for Eurovision (which she won in 1988), H for haute couture, M for Motherhood, and R for her late husband, Rene Angelil.

The programme includes her hits: The Power of Love, My Heart Will Go On, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, Tell Him, All By Myself, Think Twice and Flying On My Own. Also featured are key album tracks and select fan favourites.

But at its centre is an intimate, powerful and candid interview with an artist at the top of her game.

Presented by Steve Wright.

Written and produced by Malcolm Prince.

Celine Dion discusses career-encompassing subjects from A to Z. Presented by Steve Wright.

Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	Spice Up Your Life, 25 Years Of Girl Power	20210703	20211103 (R2) 20221110 (R2) 20231021 (R2)	When the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 years on, the opening ‘Yooooo' to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction. To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed – Richard E Grant, who was in the movie 'Spice World', embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK's biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today. This programme is a joyful celebration of fandom, girl power, the music of the 90s and, above all, the Spice Girls! Richard E. Grant celebrates 25 years of girl power! Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more When the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 years on, the opening Yooooo' to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction. To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed - Richard E Grant, who was in the movie 'Spice World', embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK's biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today.
01	The Official All-time Female Artists Album Chart	20211016		To celebrate National Album Day Jo Whiley counts down the 30 best-selling albums by women. Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more
03	Amy Winehouse: Legacy Of A Lioness: Episode 1	20210717	20210821 (R2) 20211018 (R2)	This year marks 10 years since the tragic passing of singer and artist, Amy Winehouse, one of the UK's greatest music talents. Her story has been well told over the years, but now looking back, her legacy lives on. Amy led the way as a British female voice in reaching a worldwide audience. Although hugely talented in their own right, many of today's biggest artists recognise this contribution to their own careers, including multi award winning singer-songwriter Adele. In the first episode of this two-part special we celebrate Amy's life and legacy, taking a trip down memory lane playing songs from her two phenomenal albums, and we hear from UK female artists Jessie Ware, Ella Henderson and Alexandra Burke - sharing their favourite songs and memories of Amy and her music. They also discuss how she influenced them and helped open doors for them in their own careers, and look back on some of Amy's career highlights including her record breaking Grammy Awards win in 2008. Jessie Ware, Ella Henderson and Alexandra Burke celebrate Amy's life and legacy. Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more
06	Celine Dion From A To Z	20190922	20200405 (R2) 20211107 (R2)	She's one of the most successful recording artists of all time. She's sold nearly 250 million albums in a career spanning more than 35 years. She's the voice behind two of the most well-known motion picture soundtracks ever created. She became a Las Vegas icon and changed the place 'where singers went to die' forever. But there's still more to Celine Dion's story. As she embarks on a major new tour ahead of the release of her 27th studio album, she's recorded a brand new interview - the longest of her career - exclusively for Radio 2 in which she discusses a variety of career-encompassing subjects from A to Z. Topics include C for Concerts, E for Eurovision (which she won in 1988), H for haute couture, M for Motherhood, and R for her late husband, Rene Angelil. The programme includes her hits: The Power of Love, My Heart Will Go On, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, Tell Him, All By Myself, Think Twice and Flying On My Own. Also featured are key album tracks and select fan favourites. But at its centre is an intimate, powerful and candid interview with an artist at the top of her game. Presented by Steve Wright. Written and produced by Malcolm Prince. Celine Dion discusses career-encompassing subjects from A to Z. Presented by Steve Wright. Counting down the UK's Top 30 Albums by women, plus specials on Amy, Spice Girls and more