The best of BBC radio
Posted by Radiocafé on 29 Nov 2009 at 11:20 am |
Category: 1. General Music
Click below for Radiocafé’s DEFINITIVE list of national and local BBC radio shows playing “our kind of music”. For those who appreciate quality light and easy music in the true, traditional sense, including a portion of jazz, dance bands and big bands, there are many highlights still to be found on BBC radio. Sadly, few are available on the national network and we would like to see a greater portion of the broadcasting spectrum dedicated to this kind of output. If the BBC could bring together as one station all the local shows listed on this page, together with the listed Radio 2 shows, we think it would find a very welcoming audience indeed. If you know of any other shows we have missed off this list, please let us know.
DAVID JACOBS CBE DL
BBC Radio 2, the David Jacobs Collection
One of the finest broadcasters of all times, sadly only given a late night Sunday slot for his hour of magical musical items. Always features something wonderful from his own extensive collection.
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DESMOND CARRINGTON
BBC Radio 2, the Music Go Round
Desmond’s show provides the sort of quality that we’ve enjoyed from Radio 2 over the years, but now seems to be in short supply. He can be relied upon for some light and easy classics.
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RUSSELL DAVIES
BBC Radio 2
Russell’s Sunday show focuses on the great songs and the legendary singers, and is an education in music. For unique and rare examples, no other show can match this education in good music.
DEWI GIRFFITHS
BBC Radio Wales, A String of Pearls
As the name suggests, “A String Of Pearls” provides a fabulous mix of music including lots of big band classics, plus a wealth of information too. A truly classy show for lovers of this kind of music.
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GERALD JACKSON
BBC Radio Lancashire, Unforgettable
Gerald’s show - “Unforgettable” - provides a wonderful selection of musical memories from the musical greats. Also features some light and instrumental classics.
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JOHN BENNETT
BBC Radio Ulster, Sunday Club
John plays a fabulous mix of music from over the decades, in his weekly Sunday show on Radio Ulster. Harking back to earlier years, John can be relied upon for some quality light and easy music.
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FRANK WAPPAT
BBC Radio Newcastle
Frank Wappat ’s show is one of the most entertaining and educational on radio. Frank plays such an incredible selection of music, so some light and easy gems are always guaranteed.
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PAUL BARNES
BBC Radio Norfolk
Paul’s show is another one that demonstrates the wealth of good music that BBC local radio offers. Features a fantastic mix of great music, with plenty of classic and jazzy vocalists on offer too.
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BILL RENNELLS
BBC Radio Kent, Melody Night
Bill has been broadcasting for years, and has one of the best voices on radio. For many years one of the regulars on BBC Radio 2, Bill now presents “Melody Night” each Sunday night on Kent. Smashing!
NIGEL OGDEN
BBC Radio 2, Organist Entertains
Nigel’s “Organist Entertains” show is really worth a listen, whether you are an enthusiast of the genre or not. This is fantastic music that has so much to offer a whole new generation of listeners!
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Radiocafé
November 2009
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Frank wappat has worked for the BBC for 39 years - he has an instantly recogniseable and sincere voice on the radio, possibly because he never uses a script. He can rattle off his shows on the BBC without even a running order and every track he plays has been digitally restored and re-mastered. Like a Psychometrist he seems to pick up the vibes from handling the discs. You can visit his website by clicking the link below.
The Official Frank Wappat Website