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| Genre | 1960s music |
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| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 2 |
| Hosted by | Keith Fordyce (1983–1985) Various (1985–1988) Simon Dee (1988–1989) Brian Matthew (1990–2017) Tony Blackburn (2017–present) |
| Produced by | Mollie Davidson, compiled by Tony Blackburn |
| Recording studio | Broadcasting House, London (1983–2006, 2024-) Wogan House, London (2006–2024) |
| Original release | 12 February 1983 |
| Audio format | FM, DAB digital radio, TV and online |
| Ending theme | Foot Tapper by The Shadows (1983–2017) |
| Website | Official website |
Sounds of the 60s is a long-running Saturday morning programme on BBC Radio 2 that features recordings of popular music made in the 1960s. It was first broadcast on 12 February 1983 and introduced by Keith Fordyce, who had been the first presenter of the TV show Ready Steady Go! in 1963. From March 1990 until February 2017, the presenter was Brian Matthew. Tony Blackburn has hosted the show since 4 March 2017.