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Simon speaks to war veteran Kevin Powers about his debut novel, The Yellow Birds, in the Radio 2 Book Club. Plus your oldies and a look into the future with Ray Hammond.

Simon spoke to US war veteran and debut novelist Kevin Powers about TheYellow Birds in the Radio 2 Book Club! Kevin served in the Iraq war which is what his novel is about, and it's already receiving lavish praise.

We unleashed a brand new Confession on to our caring Collective, played your oldies and answered today's Homework Sucks about lumps in throats.

Plus, Matt Williams talked to Andy Hunt from the British Olympic Association, the man who set the GB medal target, which they easily surpassed, and asked if they can go even better in Rio.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Mon 10 Sep 2012 17:05

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Ashes to Ashes

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Kristina Train

    Dream Of Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 1.
  • Blood, Sweat & Tears

    You've Made Me So Very Happy

    • 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll 1969 (Vol 2).
    • Connoisseur.
    • 4.
  • Average White Band

    Pick Up The Pieces - Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park

  • Embrace

    A Glorious Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.
  • The Beach Boys

    Isn't It Time

    • That's Why God Made The Radio.
    • Capitol.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Respect

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • Lou Reed

    Perfect Day

    • Lou Reed - NYC Man.
    • BMG.
  • Nell Bryden

    Sirens

    • (CD Single).
    • 157 Records.
    • 1.
  • Tom Springfield

    The Carnival Is Over

    Ensemble: The Seekers.
    • The Seekers.
    • EMI.
  • Four Tops

    Standing In The Shadows Of Love

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Carl Perkins

    Blue Suede Shoes

    • The Sun Years.
    • Sun.

Broadcast

  • Mon 10 Sep 2012 17:05