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The Paul Gambaccini Collection Episodes

  1. 01/03/2026

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

  2. Tracks Inspired By California and Some 'Beautiful' Songs

    Classic tunes from Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Al Jolson, Lana Del Rey, Elvis & REM.

  3. The best of Holland Dozier Holland & the work of Glyn and Ethan Johns

    Classic tunes from Marvin Gaye, Joan Armatrading, Faces, Laura Marling & Ryan Adams.

  4. Music From 80s Blockbuster Movies & The Genius of Burt Bacharach

    Classic tunes from Dionne Warwick, REM, The Supremes, Berlin, Ellie Goulding & Ben E King.

  5. Grammy Record of the Year Winners & Brits Who Topped The US Chart

    Gambo has classic tracks from Adele, Vera Lynn, Paul Simon & Bill Haley.

  6. #94 The A - Z of the Stars of Pop

    One standout performer or song from the world of pop for every letter of the alphabet.

  7. #93 - Pride & Birds

    Paul has collections about 鈥榖irds鈥� and 鈥榩ride鈥�, and we celebrate 鈥楤ad Company鈥�.

  8. #92 Songs about flight and songs without end

    Paul plays songs without end, and we play a TV theme from a 90s cultural phenomenon.

  9. #91 - New Year - 'new' songs

    Paul's first show of 2026 is all about the 'new'. Plus original versions of #1 covers.

  10. #90 Doing nothing

    Paul is excouraging you to do 'nothing' and 'relax' - it is twixmas!

  11. # 89 Wanting

    Paul plays tracks about wanting and we revisit 'and the' bands.

  12. # 88 The 12 Days Of A Radio 2 Christmas

    Paul presents the 12 Days Of A Radio 2 Christmas.

  13. #87 Spoken Word and Rain

    Paul picks tracks that utilise the spoken word and songs about 'Rain'.

  14. #86 Classic Movie Love Songs and 'Easy' songs

    Paul takes it 'Easy' and plays you some classic movie love songs.

  15. #85 Paul and the Gambaccinis

    Bands with 'and the' in their names, plus children's choirs in pop.

  16. #84 - The Return Of The Prism Of Pop

    The Return Of The Prism Of Pop, Vengeful Breakup Songs & Scott English.

  17. #83 King and Cox

    The work of Carole King and songs for Sara Cox on running and walking.

  18. #82 Florence Greenberg

    Record label mogul Florence Greenberg and the senses.

  19. #81 Bill Graham and 'Saving'

    Music from the bands who worked with Bill Graham, and tracks on the theme of 'saving'.

  20. #80 Sax in Pop

    Sax in Pop, Early Disco and a live track from Texas.

  21. #79 - Best Selling Albums of the Year

    Best Selling Albums of the Year, John Denver remembered and a classic instrumental.

  22. #78 Songs with a point to make

    Songs with a point to make, and tracks inspired by literary works.

  23. #77 Barrett Strong and Ben E King

    Paul celebrates the work of Barrett Strong and Ben E King.

  24. #76 Golden Duos

    Paul plays tracks from notable duos and track on the theme of 'Gold' or 'Golden'.

  25. #75 Male Vocal Groups & Iconic Female singers

    Paul picks his favourite male vocal groups and iconic female singers.

  26. #74 Van Morrison and DJ's first songs

    Paul celebrates Van Morrison and plays some of Radio 2's DJs' first songs.

  27. #73 - Defiant Breakup Songs

    This week Paul plays a selection of defiant breakup songs and number 1 covers.

  28. #72 - Charts firsts and the work of Don Black

    Chart historian Paul Gambaccini plays chart firsts, and celebrates the work of Don Black.

  29. #71 - Live Aid and Going Solo

    40 years on, Paul shares his memories of Live Aid, including Queen, Elton & Sade.

  30. #70 Classic Glasto setlist tracks

    Paul plays tracks from classic Glastonbury set lists.

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