BBC Radio 2's programmes
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00:00 - OJ Borg
Hi-Vizness!
It's been a while since OJ asked about your Hi-Vis, let him know all the details!
It's been a while since OJ asked about your Hi-Vis, let him know all the details!
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)
Dermot continues his best Britpop tracks A-Z - with Blur, The Verve and Republica. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
21/08/2025
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
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!
Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz play Scott's game of nerve and steel, Dad Jokes!
Vernon brings the big tunes!
Bafta winning actor Suranne Jones chooses her Tracks of My Years.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
Ellie Taylor sits in
Ellie Taylor gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Ellie Taylor gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
Ellie Taylor sits in
Ellie Taylor plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
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.
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!
Edith Bowman has the Thursday Theme: songs about photography for World Photography Day!
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Robbie Williams - Full Set
Featuring Something Beautiful, plus Human from Robbie's forthcoming album, Britpop.
Featuring Something Beautiful, plus Human from Robbie's forthcoming album, Britpop.
21:00 - The Country Show with Bob Harris
A Long Road festival preview with guests Midland, Drake Milligan and Mackenzie Carpenter!
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right ... More >> here right now!
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right ... More >> here right now!
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.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soulgems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
I'm up late...
Fan of the show Sabrina Carpenter is up late because she's a singer... but why are you?
Fan of the show Sabrina Carpenter is up late because she's a singer... but why are you?
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Lazy Summer Mixtape Vol. 2
With tunes from Groove Armada, TLC and Christina Aguilera. (R)
With tunes from Groove Armada, TLC and Christina Aguilera. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
22/08/2025
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Big Guest Friday with James Norton and Jenny Eclair
Scott's ready for the weekend with James Norton and Jenny Eclair on Big Guest Friday!
Scott's ready for the weekend with James Norton and Jenny Eclair on Big Guest Friday!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Suranne Jones chooses her final Tracks of My Years
Bafta winning actor Suranne Jones chooses her final Tracks of My Years
Bafta winning actor Suranne Jones chooses her final Tracks of My Years
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
Tina Daheley sits in
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
Funky Friday!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
Ellie Taylor sits in: All Request Friday
It's All Request Friday, and Ellie wants to hear from you on 88291 or [email protected]
It's All Request Friday, and Ellie wants to hear from you on 88291 or [email protected]
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #157...we like to party! We like...we like to party!
Step inside Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where everybody is a superstar.
Step inside Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where everybody is a superstar.
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is...SUMMER NIGHTS! Wham!, Steps, ABBA, DJ Sammy and more
Michelle's Mood is...SUMMER NIGHTS! Your ... More >>weekly 30 minutes of non-stop sunny bops.
Michelle's Mood is...SUMMER NIGHTS! Your ... More >>weekly 30 minutes of non-stop sunny bops.
21:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Get Ready for Radio 2 in the Park!
Sophie's back in the Kitchen Disco with two hours of tunes to move to!
Sophie's back in the Kitchen Disco with two hours of tunes to move to!
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
It's a Def Leppard special!
Shaun chats to Joe Elliott & Phil Collen from Def Leppard about their five decade career!
Shaun chats to Joe Elliott & Phil Collen from Def Leppard about their five decade career!
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
Denzel Curry
Romesh chats to the Florida rapper backstage at his London show.
Romesh chats to the Florida rapper backstage at his London show.
01:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Dance Sounds of the 80s, Episode 4:
Pump up the volume! Welcome to Dance Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Pump up the volume! Welcome to Dance Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
02:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets, Kylie Minogue (2023)
22/37 Kylie's headline set from an amazing weekend of live music in Leicester's Victoria Park.
22/37 Kylie's headline set from an amazing weekend of live music in Leicester's Victoria Park.
03:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets, Beverley Knight (2023)
23/37 Beverley Knight's soulful performance from last year's Radio 2 In The Park.
23/37 Beverley Knight's soulful performance from last year's Radio 2 In The Park.
03:30 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets, Rick Astley (2023)
25/37 Rick Astley in action at Radio 2 In The Park in Leicester.
25/37 Rick Astley in action at Radio 2 In The Park in Leicester.
04:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets, Snow Patrol (2024)
9/37 Snow Patrol give us era-defining moody anthems from Moor Park!
9/37 Snow Patrol give us era-defining moody anthems from Moor Park!
04:30 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets, Sugababes (2024)
3/37 Sugababes take on Preston with nothing but your favourite throwback hits!
3/37 Sugababes take on Preston with nothing but your favourite throwback hits!
05:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Lazy Summertime Unwinds Mix
That floaty feeling after a day in the sun; with music from Blondie, Eve and beabadoobee. (R)
That floaty feeling after a day in the sun; with music from Blondie, Eve and beabadoobee. (R)
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Mony Mony
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
08:00 - Dermot O'Leary
Richie Anderson sits in and talks SAS: Who Dares Wins
Richie Anderson sits in with guests, classic vinyl, a wedding call and The Mystery Voice.
Richie Anderson sits in with guests, classic vinyl, a wedding call and The Mystery Voice.
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
Josh Widdicombe sits in
Josh has all the laughs, tunes, and guests to kick-start your weekend.
Josh has all the laughs, tunes, and guests to kick-start your weekend.
13:00 - Zoe Ball
Gardener Adam Frost
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Zoe Ball and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Zoe Ball and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
Kosheen KaRYoke
Sian from the brilliant Kosheen makes Rylan's dream come true in kaRYoke
Sian from the brilliant Kosheen makes Rylan's dream come true in kaRYoke
18:00 - Liza Tarbuck
23/08/2025
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
20:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Sounds of the 80s -
If you were there, you'd know"...and if you weren't, pay attention!
If you were there, you'd know"...and if you weren't, pay attention!
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
23/08/2025
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
00:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Marti Pellow - From Glasgow to Memphis
Marti Pellow on how his unexpected love affair for Soul Music began.
Marti Pellow on how his unexpected love affair for Soul Music began.
01:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
1997
All the biggest dance hits from 1997.
All the biggest dance hits from 1997.
02:00 - Radio 2 Loves Jazz
Clive Myrie's Kings of Jazz - Louis Armstrong
Clive celebrates the titans who shaped jazz.
Clive celebrates the titans who shaped jazz.
03:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Uplifting Unwinds Mix with The Pretenders, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
Angela Griffin hosts an uplifting mix to raise your spirits, whatever yo ... More >>ur mood. (R)
Angela Griffin hosts an uplifting mix to raise your spirits, whatever yo ... More >>ur mood. (R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Faces (1973)
A classic BBC In Concert performance from the BBC's Paris Studios in April 1973. (R)
A classic BBC In Concert performance from the BBC's Paris Studios in April 1973. (R)
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
24/08/2025
Vernon Kay talks to a special guest about their favourite records.
Vernon Kay talks to a special guest about their favourite records.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Women’s Summer of Sport: Rugby World Cup 2025
Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad reflect on the Women’s Rugby World Cup so far.
Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad reflect on the Women’s Rugby World Cup so far.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
24/08/2025
Your stories, dedications and classic love songs with Angela... easy like Sunday morning.
Your stories, dedications and classic love songs with Angela... easy like Sunday morning.
11:00 - Paddy McGuinness
24/08/2025
Paddy McGuinness live from Salford for your Sunday morning!
Paddy McGuinness live from Salford for your Sunday morning!
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Requests, chocolate, and Prince of Broadway!
Show tunes, stage news, your requests, chocolate, Mozart, and Prince of Broadway!
Show tunes, stage news, your requests, chocolate, Mozart, and Prince of Broadway!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
24/08/2025
Bob plays classic 70s tracks
Bob plays classic 70s tracks
17:00 - Pick of the Pops
1995
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1995.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1995.
18:00 - Pick of the Pops
2000
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2000.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2000.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
Let the Music Play
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
20:00 - Sunday Night is Music Night
BBC Proms 2025: Soul Revolution
BBC Concert Orchestra & Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser with star vocalist Beverley Knight
BBC Concert Orchestra & Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser with star vocalist Beverley Knight
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Bank Holiday Unwinding with Bob Marley, M People and Joy Crookes
Angela Griffin soundtracks your August Bank Holiday weekend.
Angela Griffin soundtracks your August Bank Holiday weekend.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Carnival Unwinds Mix with Althea & Donna, Dawn Penn and Bob Marley & Lauryn Hill
Angela Griffin has a chilled out Carnival playlist for you to ... More >>enjoy!
Angela Griffin has a chilled out Carnival playlist for you to ... More >>enjoy!
00:00 - Richie Anderson
Kickstarting your week.
Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week
Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
The 90s Remixed
Dermot plays his favourite remixes featuring Blur, Massive Attack and Stone Roses
Dermot plays his favourite remixes featuring Blur, Massive Attack and Stone Roses
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
25/08/2025
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
OJ Borg sits in with Shayne Ward
OJ's in for Scott catching up Shayne Ward, 20 years after his massive X Factor win.
OJ's in for Scott catching up Shayne Ward, 20 years after his massive X Factor win.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Gary's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs!
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Gary's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs!
12:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
Bank Holiday Soul!
Tony's brings the soulful sounds to your August Bank Holiday.
Tony's brings the soulful sounds to your August Bank Holiday.
14:00 - Mark Goodier's Most Played
Summer Songs
The ultimate countdown of the 40 biggest songs that have soundtracked our summers.
The ultimate countdown of the 40 biggest songs that have soundtracked our summers.
17:00 - Radio 2 Remembers Steve Wright
Steve Wright: A Celebration
Vernon Kay presents a celebration of Steve Wright from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Vernon Kay presents a celebration of Steve Wright from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
19:00 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Love Songs
Robbie Williams, Sugababes, 10CC and more accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Robbie Williams, Sugababes, 10CC and more accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny sits in with a weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
Shaun Keaveny sits in with a weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Long Songs 4!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites and soul gems all five minutes long and over. Tuneage!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites and soul gems all five minutes long and over. Tuneage!
00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams sits in
Phil is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
Phil is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
90s House Party
Vernon Kay throws a House Party, with music from Fatboy Sim, K-Klass, N-Joi and more. (R)
Vernon Kay throws a House Party, with music from Fatboy Sim, K-Klass, N-Joi and more. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
26/08/2025
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
26/08/2025
Scott's got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
Scott's got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Toyah chooses her Tracks Of My Years
80s icon Toyah takes us on her 10 song journey this week on Tracks Of My Years.
80s icon Toyah takes us on her 10 song journey this week on Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
26/08/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
Tuesday's Trevor Trove and more!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
26/08/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
26/08/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
26/08/2025
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
Ferg's Imaginary Big Band
The leader of the unruly 27 piece Leeds group talks backstage at Love Supreme.
The leader of the unruly 27 piece Leeds group talks backstage at Love Supreme.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Craig David is Spoony's guest!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden gems and Craig David in the studio for a chat!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden gems and Craig David in the studio for a chat!
00:00 - OJ Borg
27/08/2025
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
Italy!
OJ's heading to the home of the world's biggest fashion labels - Italy!
OJ's heading to the home of the world's biggest fashion labels - Italy!
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
90s Legends feat Gavin from Bush & Adam from Counting Crows
A playlist packed with 90s legends including REM, Radiohead and Sleeper. (R)
A playlist packed with 90s legends including REM, Radiohead and Sleeper. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
27/08/2025
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
James Morrison's back!
Singer-songwriter James Morrison is back! He's popping in to see Scott.
Singer-songwriter James Morrison is back! He's popping in to see Scott.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's in Vernon's vault today?
80s icon Toyah chooses another two songs on Tracks Of My Years.
80s icon Toyah chooses another two songs on Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
27/08/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
Midweek music to boost your mood!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
27/08/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
27/08/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
27/08/2025
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
Gigspanner Big Band play live!
The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.
The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Play along with guessing game Music Is the Answer!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
