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The Paul Gambaccini Collection Episodes

  1. 15/12/2024

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  2. 08/12/2024

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  3. 01/12/2024

    Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

  4. # 45 The Ronnie Dyson Special

    Paul celebrates the genius behind hits from The Spinners, The Stylistics and many more.

  5. # 44 In Memory Of Quincy Jones

    Paul celebrates the extraordinary work of Quincy Jones.

  6. # 43 Tim Rice Birthday Special

    On Tim Rice's 80th birthday, Paul plays tracks from the career of one of his friends.

  7. #42 The Radio 2 Buffet!

    Gambo lets you feast on a buffet of Dean Martin, Don McLean and Neil Diamond.

  8. Ultra Lounge Concert: Henry Mancini and Beyond

    The 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra and conductor Edwin Outwater celebrate the music of Mancini.

  9. # 41 The Music Of My Life

    Paul picks tracks from key moments in his life and career.

  10. #40 Murder Most Foul

    Paul pays tribute to Bob Dylan's epic masterpiece about the assassination of JFK.

  11. #39 Cat Stevens and tracks from 1978

    Paul takes his pick from the work of Cat Stevens and celebrates 1978 in music.

  12. #38 - Sunshine Knopfler and Nelson

    In appreciation of the work of Mark Knopfler, Paul plays tracks from across his career.

  13. #37 The Hits of 1968

    Paul plays his pick of the hits from one of the greatest ever years in music - 1968.

  14. #36 The Radio 2 Turner Prize

    The nominations for The Radio 2 Turner Prize are ... Paul will explain all.

  15. #35 The Elvis Special

    Paul plays the original versions of tracks that Elvis made international hits.

  16. # 34 Four Seasons & Weather

    Paul's picks this week celebrate an anniversary for The Four Seasons.

  17. # 33 Vehicles and Paris

    Gambo's collection includes vehicles of all types from vans, to boats, to ... a swan?

  18. #32 Don't stray from the path

    Paul brings you the GPS of R2 to guide you to the best tunes.

  19. #31 Keeping it live!

    Paul continues the live music theme with his favourite live recordings.

  20. #30 Paul prepares your musicial meals

    Paul has been in the kitchen, hard at work to bring you your breakfast, lunch and dinner

  21. # 29 Rubies & Diamonds

    Paul brings out the diamonds and rubies for this glittering collection.

  22. # 28 The United States Of Radio 2 - part 2

    Paul picks more of his United States Of Radio 2 and an early celebration of Father's Day.

  23. # 27 William Bell & Bert Kaempfert

    Paul celebrates two titans in their field, William Bell and Bert Kaempfert.

  24. #26 Happy Songs

    Inspired by a listener's message, Paul is focusing on the theme of 'Happy' this week.

  25. #25 Bob Dylan, Proms and the Military

    Bob Dylan as covered by the Byrds, Joan Baez and many others.

  26. #24 In Celebration of Radio 2 In the Park

    Paul celebrates Radio 2 In the Park with tracks linked to Lancashire and Preston.

  27. #23 'What Is This With The Roses' and 'Jimmy Webb Songs'

    A programme in two halves - 'What Is This With The Roses' and 'Jimmy Webb Songs'.

  28. #22 The Continents and Musical Royalty

    With a track for every continent and a brace of regally themed tunes.

  29. #21 The Clock Of Rock

    Paul walks you through his 'Clock Of Rock'.

  30. # 20 The March Of Time

    Paul explores tracks on the subject of The March Of Time and... shopping?

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