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Contents. hide. (Top) 1960s. 1970s. 1980s. 1990s. 2000s. 2010s. 2020s. References. Timeline of BBC Radio 2. A timeline of notable events relating to BBC Radio 2, a British national radio station which began broadcasting in September 1967. 1960s. 1967. 30 September – BBC Radio 2 launches at 5:30am, replacing the BBC Light Programme.
Amazing music played by an amazing line-up - that’s Radio 2 today. But soothing instrumental light music, middle of the road classics, and a weekly soap opera were the mainstay when the station ...
On 7 February 2024, the BBC announced plans to launch a new Radio 2 spin-off station on DAB and online via BBC Sounds. The Radio 2 spin-off will focus on music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s in a bid to entice some of the station's former listeners back.
Nov 1, 2023 · The British Broadcasting Company was originally formed on the 18th of October 1922. The organization was created by a group of wireless radio manufacturers, including the father of radio – Guglielmo Marconi. The British Government initially licensed the BBC Radio station through the General Post Office.
(BBC) Tim Gudgin. - new show. January 1979 saw Radio 1 and 2 become separate stations with no more sharing of programmes. At the same time Radio 2 began broadcasting for 24 hours a day when Tim Gudgin (the "voice of the pools") introduced a new programme from 2.00 to 5.00am called You And The Night And The Music.
30 September 1967. Image: DJ Tony Blackburn opens Radio 1 on 30 September 1967 with 'Daily Disc Delivery'. The 30 September 1967 saw the launch of the BBC radio networks that...
BBC Radio 2, the most listened to station in the UK, combines popular music and culture with a diverse range of specialist music, documentaries and comedy.
