Latest news about BBC Radio 2
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BBC Radio 2 to broadcast from Chelmsford ahead of festival
BBC Radio 2 presenters will broadcast from Chelmsford in the days leading up to Radio 2 in the Park, which takes place at Hylands Park from 5th to 7th September.Publication date: 12.08.2025
Fairytale Of New York voted best 80s duet by Radio 2 listeners
BBC Radio 2 listeners have crowned Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl as their favourite duet of the 1980s.Publication date: 01.08.2025
VJ Day 80th anniversary to be marked across the BBC including radio
The BBC will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a range of programming including radio highlighting stories from the Far East during the Second World War.Publication date: 29.07.2025
BBC Radio 2 shares new folk songs inspired by train stories
BBC Radio 2 is marking 200 years of train travel with a new series of songs inspired by real rail stories.Publication date: 18.07.2025
Anne-Marie opens up about motherhood anxiety on Radio 2
Anne-Marie spoke candidly this morning with Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show about the challenges of being a mother while returning to music.Publication date: 15.07.2025
Olly Murs joins Radio 2 in the Park Chelmsford lineup
BBC Radio 2 has revealed Olly Murs will join the Radio 2 in the Park lineup, performing on Sunday 7 September in Chelmsford.Publication date: 10.07.2025
Final decision: BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live spin offs rejected
Ofcom has rejected proposals for a Radio 2 spin-off and changes to 5 Sports Extra, whilst approving plans for three new digital radio stations from the BBC.Publication date: 02.07.2025
Tony Blackburn slams Ofcom over Radio 2 spin-off rejection
Tony Blackburn has criticised Ofcom’s decision to block a proposed Radio 2 spin-off aimed at older listeners.Publication date: 02.07.2025
Prince William surprises Scott Mills and Robert Irwin on BBC Radio 2
Prince William left a surprise voicenote for BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills this morning, sending a personal message during the breakfast show to mark Robert Irwin’s appearance on air.Publication date: 24.06.2025
Benson Boone tells Scott Mills about Katy Perry’s support
Benson Boone joined The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 this morning and spoke openly about leaving American Idol and the lasting support he has received from Katy Perry ever since.Publication date: 18.06.2025
