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Listen online to the internet radio of BBC Radio 2 live, the most popular radio station in the United Kingdom. With nearly 15 million weekly listeners, Radio 2 holds the distinguished position of being the flagship station in the BBC radio station fleet. Since its inception on 30th September 1967, the station has amassed over 50 years of broadcasting experience, refining its programming into an impeccable blend of popular music, a diverse selection of specialist music, documentaries, comedies, and talk shows. This extensive musical journey, spanning more than 50 years across numerous genres, is expertly curated by the most skilled musical experts who navigate the vast ocean of melodies. During times of conversation, seasoned presenters lead engaging dialogues in various shows, ensuring the highest level of clarity and understanding. Weekdays see "The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show" setting the mornings ablaze from 6:30am to 9:30am. This show offers a combination of news, sports coverage, newspaper highlights, and meticulously chosen music, providing the perfect momentum to kickstart the day.

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BBC Radio 2 frequencies

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BBC Radio 2's programmes21

00:00 - OJ Borg

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03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Dermot's A-Z of Britpop: Part 2 N-Z
Dermot continues his best Britpop tracks A-Z - with Blur, The Verve and Republica. (R)

04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans

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06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show

Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz play Dad Jokes!
Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz play Scott's game of nerve and steel, Dad Jokes!

09:30 - Vernon Kay

Vernon brings the big tunes!
Bafta winning actor Suranne Jones chooses her Tracks of My Years.

11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room

Robbie Williams - Chat and Full set
Robbie Williams is joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra in the latest edition.

12:00 - Jeremy Vine

Tina Daheley sits in
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

14:00 - Trevor Nelson

The final Old-Skool Run of the week!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

16:00 - Sara Cox

Ellie Taylor sits in
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18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower

Ellie Taylor sits in
Ellie Taylor plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!

19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist

Edith Bowman sits in
Edith brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.

19:30 - Jo Whiley

Thursday Theme: Photography!
Edith Bowman has the Thursday Theme: songs about photography for World Photography Day!

20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room

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21:00 - The Country Show with Bob Harris

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22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

Spoony takes to the decks live for The Good Groove Mix!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soulgems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.