The sun is shining on BBC Radio 2 this summer as a sizzling array of programming is broadcast across the network, from a fascinating range of distinctive documentaries and a bonanza of live music performances.
Lewis Carnie, Head of Programming, Radio 2, said: "I'm proud to present a Radio 2 summer schedule bursting with the very best entertainment for a glorious summer, whatever the weather."
On Thursday 14 July, Trevor Nelson and Jo Whiley will host a special Radio 2 In Concert with a blistering live performance from UK soul songstress Beverley Knight. Tickets are currently available via bbc.co.uk/tickets.
And Friday Night Is Music Night, the world's longest-running live music programme, treads the boards at the Hackney Empire on Friday 15 July for A Musical Shrektacular, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the film release of Shrek and the opening of Shrek The Musical in London.
Nigel Lindsay, Richard Blackwood, Nigel Harman and Amanda Holden will present the evening as well as performing songs from the new stage musical. And all the performances will be accompanied by the 70-piece strong BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe, alongside songs from other movies including How To Train Your Dragon, Chicken Run, The Prince Of Egypt and Kung Fu Panda.
Following Dave Pearce's much loved dance music series, the UK's most renowned reggae DJ David Rodigan makes his Radio 2 debut with a 10-part series from 14 July at 11pm celebrating the best in reggae, roots, ska and rocksteady from the Sixties to the present day. Beginning his radio broadcasting career in 1978 at BBC Radio London, David has hosted a number of successful reggae shows on Capital and Kiss 100 in London. David's status as one of the world's most respected reggae aficionados was confirmed in 2006 when he was inducted into the Sony Radio Academy Hall Of Fame.
David comments: "I am delighted to be presenting reggae on Radio 2. The series will be a reflection of all that is great in traditional reggae, stretching back across 5 decades to its beginnings as in Jamaica whilst also targeting the very latest and best of the new releases."
National treasure Joanna Lumley recently starred on Broadway for the first time in La Bete and with her Tony nomination she has already become part of New York theatreland's illustrious history. From 11 July, she will take the Radio 2 listeners, on a fascinating historical, theatrical and musical journey down America's iconic "street of dreams" in her three-part series, Joanna Lumley On Broadway. Interviewees include Hal Prince, Oscar Hammerstein III, award-winning directors Michael Mayer and Julie Taymor, and actors Jim Dale and Joel Grey.
Joanna comments: "I'm delighted to be making my Radio 2 presenting debut on a subject so close to my heart. I really adored my time on Broadway and there is nothing so romantic, so evocative and so full of human and theatrical drama as its history. Do join me on my journey down the street of dreams!"
Lewis Carnie, Head of Programming, Radio 2, said: "I'm proud to present a Radio 2 summer schedule bursting with the very best entertainment for a glorious summer, whatever the weather."
On Thursday 14 July, Trevor Nelson and Jo Whiley will host a special Radio 2 In Concert with a blistering live performance from UK soul songstress Beverley Knight. Tickets are currently available via bbc.co.uk/tickets.
And Friday Night Is Music Night, the world's longest-running live music programme, treads the boards at the Hackney Empire on Friday 15 July for A Musical Shrektacular, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the film release of Shrek and the opening of Shrek The Musical in London.
Nigel Lindsay, Richard Blackwood, Nigel Harman and Amanda Holden will present the evening as well as performing songs from the new stage musical. And all the performances will be accompanied by the 70-piece strong BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe, alongside songs from other movies including How To Train Your Dragon, Chicken Run, The Prince Of Egypt and Kung Fu Panda.
Following Dave Pearce's much loved dance music series, the UK's most renowned reggae DJ David Rodigan makes his Radio 2 debut with a 10-part series from 14 July at 11pm celebrating the best in reggae, roots, ska and rocksteady from the Sixties to the present day. Beginning his radio broadcasting career in 1978 at BBC Radio London, David has hosted a number of successful reggae shows on Capital and Kiss 100 in London. David's status as one of the world's most respected reggae aficionados was confirmed in 2006 when he was inducted into the Sony Radio Academy Hall Of Fame.
David comments: "I am delighted to be presenting reggae on Radio 2. The series will be a reflection of all that is great in traditional reggae, stretching back across 5 decades to its beginnings as in Jamaica whilst also targeting the very latest and best of the new releases."
National treasure Joanna Lumley recently starred on Broadway for the first time in La Bete and with her Tony nomination she has already become part of New York theatreland's illustrious history. From 11 July, she will take the Radio 2 listeners, on a fascinating historical, theatrical and musical journey down America's iconic "street of dreams" in her three-part series, Joanna Lumley On Broadway. Interviewees include Hal Prince, Oscar Hammerstein III, award-winning directors Michael Mayer and Julie Taymor, and actors Jim Dale and Joel Grey.
Joanna comments: "I'm delighted to be making my Radio 2 presenting debut on a subject so close to my heart. I really adored my time on Broadway and there is nothing so romantic, so evocative and so full of human and theatrical drama as its history. Do join me on my journey down the street of dreams!"
(Source : BBC press release)
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