The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards celebrate outstanding achievement during the previous year within the field of folk music, with the aim of raising the profile of the folk scene. The awards have been given annually since 2000 by Britishradio stationBBC Radio 2.
The station was launched at 05:30 on 30 September 1967, and evolved from the Light Programme, with some of the Light Programme's music shows transferring to the newly launched BBC Radio 1. The first show had started at 05:30Â am (on the Light Programme) but continued with Breakfast Special from Paul Hollingdale as Radio 1 split.
In early years, much programming and music was common to both stations, particularly on the shared FM frequency. Radio One was targeted at the audience of pirate radio stations whereas Radio Two settled down as a middle-of-the-road station playing laid-back pop/rock, folk and country, jazz and big-band music, easy listening, light classics, and oldies, with significant amounts of comedy and sport. Notable broadcasters on Radio Two in the 70s and 80s were Ray Moore on early breakfast, Terry Wogan on breakfast, replaced by Ken Bruce and later Derek Jameson; Jimmy Young and his lunchtime news and current affairs show; 'Diddy' David Hamilton on mid-afternoons, John Dunn at what became known as drivetime. Radio Two became the first national 24-hour radio station in the UK in 1979.
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published: 19 Dec 2017
Westlife - Mandy (Barry Manilow cover) Radio 2 Breakfast
Westlife performed a stunning cover of the Barry Manilow classic 'Mandy' for Zoe Ball on Radio 2.
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published: 13 Sep 2019
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Paul Heaton - Caravan Of Love (Radio 2 in the Park 2024)
Paul Heaton performs Caravan Of Love at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
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published: 08 Sep 2024
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) (Radio 2 In Concert)
Watch Simple Minds perform 'Don't you (Forget About Me)' live from The Hackney Empire for BBC Radio 2 In Concert
published: 10 Nov 2016
Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin (Radio 2 in the Park 2024)
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Pet Shop Boys perform It's a Sin at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
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published: 08 Sep 2024
BBC Children In Need - Stop Crying Your Heart Out (BBC Radio 2 Allstars)
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published: 01 Dec 2024
Take That - Pray (Radio 2 In Concert)
Take That perform 'Pray' for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Catch the whole performance on BBC 2 at 9.30 on Saturday night and afterwards on BBC iPlayer here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sxc1
In an exclusive performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry play one the classic With Or Without You accompanied by an or...
In an exclusive performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry play one the classic With Or Without You accompanied by an orchestra for U2 At The BBC - a special programme for BBC One.
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Watch more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jxnlg
In an exclusive performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry play one the classic With Or Without You accompanied by an orchestra for U2 At The BBC - a special programme for BBC One.
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Watch more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jxnlg
Westlife performed a stunning cover of the Barry Manilow classic 'Mandy' for Zoe Ball on Radio 2.
You can listen to the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Bal...
Westlife performed a stunning cover of the Barry Manilow classic 'Mandy' for Zoe Ball on Radio 2.
You can listen to the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball, weekdays from 6.30am
Westlife performed a stunning cover of the Barry Manilow classic 'Mandy' for Zoe Ball on Radio 2.
You can listen to the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball, weekdays from 6.30am
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Paul Heaton performs Caravan Of Love at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
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Paul Heaton performs Caravan Of Love at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
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Paul Heaton performs Caravan Of Love at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
Listen to sets and highlights on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0022jz9
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Pet Shop Boys perform It's a Sin at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/...
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Pet Shop Boys perform It's a Sin at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
Listen to sets and highlights on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0022jz9
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Pet Shop Boys perform It's a Sin at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
Listen to sets and highlights on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0022jz9
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Take That perform 'Pray' for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Catch the whole performance on BBC 2 at 9.30 on Saturday night and afterwar...
Take That perform 'Pray' for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Catch the whole performance on BBC 2 at 9.30 on Saturday night and afterwards on BBC iPlayer here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sxc1
Take That perform 'Pray' for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Catch the whole performance on BBC 2 at 9.30 on Saturday night and afterwards on BBC iPlayer here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sxc1
In an exclusive performance at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, Adam, Bono, Edge and Larry play one the classic With Or Without You accompanied by an orchestra for U2 At The BBC - a special programme for BBC One.
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Watch more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jxnlg
Westlife performed a stunning cover of the Barry Manilow classic 'Mandy' for Zoe Ball on Radio 2.
You can listen to the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Zoe Ball, weekdays from 6.30am
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Paul Heaton performs Caravan Of Love at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
Listen to sets and highlights on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0022jz9
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Pet Shop Boys perform It's a Sin at Radio 2 in the Park 2024.
Watch more highlights on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0ft17vd/
Listen to sets and highlights on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0022jz9
Follow all on social @BBCRadio2
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Take That perform 'Pray' for Radio 2 In Concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Catch the whole performance on BBC 2 at 9.30 on Saturday night and afterwards on BBC iPlayer here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sxc1
The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards celebrate outstanding achievement during the previous year within the field of folk music, with the aim of raising the profile of the folk scene. The awards have been given annually since 2000 by Britishradio stationBBC Radio 2.
Meet me at midnight At the broadcast tower High above the hollywood sign You bring your guitar and I'll bring my radio (radio) Everyone will come from miles around To witness this beautiful site We'll set bonfires and pretend its the 4th of July This is the starting of a brand new revolution Bite the hand that feeds Stand up and fight against messages that they're sending Stop their frequency You're always talkin' (its never ending) It's about time that we turned off the radio Call the request lines and tell them that it's over You're always playin' all of the same songs Over and over again It's about time that we all turned off the radio We'll listen to b-sides and sing along To anthems of the years gone by Integrity and honesty will prevail tonight When it's all over (when it's all over) One question still remains Why do so many bands never make it to the radio? [chorus] Look outside your FM dial They're preaching lies in 4/4 time A generation without a voice It's stripped of pride