Radio 2 searches for the 'Ultimate Icon'

Radio 2 is asking listeners to search for the UK's 'Ultimate Icon' as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.

The station is looking to award the title to an "enduring personality that they believe best represents popular culture over the past four decades."

The nomination deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday), with the winner being announced on Radio 2 on Sunday September 30 during a special day of programming to mark the network's 40th birthday.

Lesley Douglas, controller of Radio 2, said: "This special day will give listeners old and new a chance to sample some of the gems of the past 40 years. To welcome back some of the stars from the original line-up, to re-live some of the musical and comic gems is really exciting."

The schedule for the day begins with Terry Wogan introducing a variety of Radio 2 highlights from the past 40 years including a special recording of Pick Of The Pops with Smashie And Nicey.

A ‘lost' live performance from Paul Simon will be aired, along with an edition of The Kenny Everett Radio Show, classic comedy from Round The Horne. The day also sees the return of former Radio 2 DJs Paul Hollingdale, Ed Stewart and Michael Aspel to the network.