Radio 2 at Electric Proms
Motown legend Smokey Robinson joined the BBC Concert Orchestra on stage at the Roundhouse to celebrate 50 years of one the world's great soul record labels.
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Radio 2 Events
Radio 2 had a variety of events at the BBC Electric Proms 2009 on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October.
Radio 2's Great British Songbook - Don Black Masterclass
As part of Radio 2's Great British Songbbook, Richard Allinson spoke to Don Black. This acclaimed songwrtiter penned the Oscar Award-winning theme song for 'Born Free', the classic Bond themes 'Thunderball' and 'Diamonds Are Forever', the Michael Jackson hit 'Ben'. Don Black has collaborated with Andrew Lloyd Webber on several musicals.
Richard Hawley
Richard Hawley took to the Roundhouse stage in support of Dame Shirley Bassey performing tracks from his anticipated forthcoming album, Truelove's Gutter.
Dame Shirley Bassey
BBC Electric Proms and Radio 2 are proud to present a true British legend. Dame Shirley Bassey graced the Roundhouse stage on Friday 23 October with a unique performance celebrating 50 years at the top of show business.
Smokey Robinson
A true soul legend takes to the Roundhouse stage on Saturday 24 October for a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Motown records. Smokey Robinson performs his greatest hits plus songs from his new album Time Flies When You're Having Fun.
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Radio 2
At the electric proms
Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October
TV & Radio Coverage
Friday 23 October
20:00 - 21:15
Radio 2 - Shirley Bassey
Friday 23 October
20:00 - 21:15
BBC Radio Wales
Saturday 24 October
20:00 - 21:00
Radio 2 - Smokey Robinson
Saturday 24 October
22:40 - 23:40
BBC Two: Shirley Bassey
Saturday 24 October
22:40 - 23:40
HD: Shirley Bassey
From Sunday 25 October
06:00
Red Button: Dame Shirley Bassey
Sunday 25 October
23:00 - 00:00
BBC Two: Smokey Robinson
Sunday 25 October
23:00 - 00:00
HD: Smokey Robinson
From Sunday 22 October
23:59
Red Button: Smokey Robinson
