“This is such good fun and so special - spending this amazing time with the @bbcradio2 family. Swipe to see some of the pics from a really wonderful day”

The Beatles’ music is universal ,” according to broadcaster Bob Harris, whose many irons in the fire of classic rock include the live show The Songs The Beatles Gave Away, with author Colin Hall.

Having grown up enthralled by the glow of the radiogram in the corner of his childhood home, ‘Whispering Bob’ Harris has now repaid the favour of introducing new music to multiple generations of listeners to his BBC radio shows.

Bob hosted this year’s C2C Festival at the O2 along with Alana Springsteen - take a look at the pictures!