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Live on stage, it's Blondie - the first act to have UK Number 1 singles in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Tony Blackburn and Jo Whiley introduce them to the Hyde Park crowd.

Pioneers of the early new-wave and punk scenes in the 70s, Blondie went from the underground to top of the pops by the early 80s. Well known for mixing disco, pop, rap and reggae into their sound - it was a formula that earned them massive success, going on to sell more than 40 million albums around the world. They were the first act to have UK Number 1 singles in the 70s, 80s and 90s - with six chart topping tracks. Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, they are the next act to take to the Hyde Park stage, introduced by Jo Whiley and Tony Blackburn.

Other entertainment on the day includes a live DJ set from Ana Matronic, a special edition of Popmaster, with Ken Bruce pitting Zoe Ball against Claudia Winkleman, and Sounds of the 80s, with Sara Cox presenting the era's pop videos. Clare Balding hosts A Question of 2, with Jeremy Vine, the Rev Kate Bottley and Jon Culshaw competing in a quiz testing their knowledge of Radio 2. And marking the network's 50th anniversary, Tony Blackburn and Paul Gambaccini introduce an orchestra piece encompassing Radio 2 themes and signature tunes.

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Sun 10 Sep 2017 18:40
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Music Played

  • The Cure

    The Love Cats

    • The Cure - Staring At The Sea.
    • Fiction.

  • Blondie

    One Way (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Telephone (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Fun (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Call Me (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Rapture (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Stoned (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Maria (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Too Much (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Long Time (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Atomic (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

  • Blondie

    Hog (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2017)

Broadcast

  • Sun 10 Sep 2017 18:40
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2