BBC Radio 2's programmes

You can find here the schedule of BBC Radio 2 one week ahead, and the related important information, like the name of the presenters and the teasers of the programmes. Above the radio programmes, with the radio finder, you can switch to other radios, and with the date option, you can set the starting day of your search. If you find any mistakes in our schedule, like there is other programme in the radio, than in our schedule, or something is missing, please help us by contacting us on the Contact page, and we will fix it as soon as possible. If you would like to see more radios' schedules simultaneously, please visit the general Schedule page.

00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
Ice Cube
Rapper, actor and West Coast legend Ice Cube is Romesh's guest.
01:00 - Radio 2 Loves Doctor Who
The Classic Years...
Jo Whiley discovers the amazing stories behind the rise and fall of a British institution.
02:00 - Radio 2 Loves Doctor Who
Ruth Madeley - My Life in a Mixtape
Doctor Who newcomer Ruth Madeley picks the songs that have soundtracked her life.
03:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision
ABBA at the BBC
All the members of ABBA interviewed about their huge success, particularly here in Britain
04:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Sophie brings the Party Vibes
Feel-good escapism on Sophie's dancefloor - with Ariana, Whitney, Coldplay & Calvin Harris
05:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Dexy's Midnight Runners (1982)
Dexy's Midnight Runners performing live at Newcastle's Exhibition Park in 1982.
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Tony Can Hear Music
Two hours of the greatest music from the 1960s presented by Tony Blackburn.
08:00 - Dermot O'Leary
18/05/2024
Join Dermot every week for the infuriatingly popular Mystery Voice.
09:00 - Dermot O'Leary
Tom Hanks and Tim Peake join Dermot to talk space!
Tom Hanks and Tim Peake join Dermot in the studio to talk all things space!
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
With Ainsley Harriott
Romesh is broadcasting live from Glasgow! And Ainsley Harriott is joining in the fun.
13:00 - Pick of the Pops
1993
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 1993.
14:00 - Pick of the Pops
2001
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 2001.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
Scott Mills sits in ... joined by Sonia
The UK Eurovision entry for 1993, Sonia, pops in to chat to Scott.
18:00 - Liza Tarbuck
18/05/2024
Liza entertains the nation for a Saturday dinner time.
20:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
I Want Your Six - All-Request Sixth Birthday Special!
You, the listener, are in charge of the playlist on our 6th birthday all-request show!
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
With tunes from Ultra Naté, LL Cool J, and Simply Red
Also... remembering the ultimate mode of transport for 90s clubs... the BOOGIE BUS!
90s Car Stereo Mixtape
Featuring sing-along hits from Texas, EMF and Catatonia.
00:00 - Radio 2 Loves Doctor Who
The Modern Era…
Jo Whiley tells the behind the scenes tale of the regeneration of Doctor Who.
01:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Dynamic Dance Duos
Vernon Kay celebrates the iconic dance duos of the 90s!
02:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Live Sets (2023), Soft Cell, Busted, Beverley Knight and Deacon Blue
Highlights from an amazing weekend of live music in Leicester's Victoria Park.
04:00 - Radio 2 Loves Doctor Who
Bonnie Langford - My Life In A Mixtape
Bonnie Langford, who played Doctor Who companion Mel Bush, shares her favourite tracks.
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
Author Marian Keyes
A special guest talks about their favourite records.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Arit Anderson on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad are joined by garden designer Arit Anderson.
09:00 - Sunday Love Songs
19/05/2024
A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories.
11:00 - The Michael Ball Show
OJ Borg sits in... joined by Kevin Rowland and Jack Savoretti
OJ is joined by Dexys star Kevin Rowland and Jack Savoretti
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Stage news, The Notebook and Fur Baby Fans!
Elaine's got show tunes, movie songs, the stage and screen news, and Fur Baby Fans!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker
Diamond Dogs turns 50!
Johnnie marks the 50th anniversary of David Bowie's 'Diamond Dogs'.
17:00 - Rob Beckett
Take The Biscuit
Rob brings his trademark quick-wit and positive energy to Sunday evenings.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
Let’s Go Round Again
Tony Blackburn presents the fastest hour on radio jam-packed with hits.
20:00 - The Paul Gambaccini Collection
#26 Happy Songs
Inspired by a listener's message, Paul is focusing on the theme of 'Happy' this week.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Rewind to Unwind with Bryan Adams, Janet Jackson and DJ Spoony
Angela Griffin encourages you to rewind to Unwind with music to lean back to.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Poptastic Unwinds Mix with Ed Sheeran, Adele & Little Mix
Angela Griffin guides you through a poptastic playlist of the chillest tunes.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams, Phil Me In
Phil keeps you entertained through the start of Monday.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
MTV Awards in the 90s
Dermot celebrates the 90s MTV Video Awards featuring REM, Alanis and Jesus Jones
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Don't Throw It Away!
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
Maximum Music Monday
Wake up and embrace the week with Zoe Ball!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in and Marian Keyes chooses her Tracks of My Years
Bestselling author Marian Keyes chooses her Tracks of My Years all this Week.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
20/05/2024
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Scott Mills
20/05/2024
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves, as Scott motivates the nation.
16:00 - Sara Cox
20/05/2024
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
Monday Wowers!
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.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
Sofa Session: Jordan Rakei!
Jordan Rakei plays a Sofa Session for Jo, including new music and a cover.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
The very best in blues music in all shapes and sizes!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Magnificent 7
7 Magnificent Songs!
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks.
22:30 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
New Music Monday!
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Post Wild Boys Of Radio 2 Handover
OJ reflects on his weekly catch up with Trevor.
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
Up North!
OJ plays the best One Hit Wonders from artists from the North West of England.
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1993
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 1993.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
21/05/2024
Welcome Bore Dahlings to Owain's show, filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
Shaznay Lewis pops by!
Wake up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in
Bestselling author Marian Keyes chooses her Tracks of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
21/05/2024
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Scott Mills
Eurovision winner, Nemo, takes the spinterview!
Scott's catching up with Eurovision winner, Switzerland's Nemo!
16:00 - Sara Cox
21/05/2024
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
Top Tunes Tuesday!
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.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
21/05/2024
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
21/05/2024
Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests.
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Magnificent 7
7 Magnificent Songs!
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks.
22:30 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Sananda Maitreya (FKA Terence Trent D'Arby) is sharing his Musical Youth!
Sananda Maitreya (FKA Terence Trent D'Arby) is sharing his Musical Youth ... More >>on the show!
00:00 - OJ Borg
Punderland XI
Your celebrity puns on a topical theme, who is going to make the team?
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
2001
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 2001.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
22/05/2024
Welcome Bore Dahlings to Owain's show, filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
The QI Elves are back!
Wake up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's In Vernon's Vault Today?
Bestselling author Marian Keyes chooses her Tracks of My Years
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
22/05/2024
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Scott Mills
KT Tunstall pops in!
20 years since her debut album, KT Tunstall takes the Same Interview challenge with Scott.
16:00 - Sara Cox
22/05/2024
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
Wednesday Wowers!
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.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
22/05/2024
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny explores the world of folk and acoustic music.
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Magnificent 7
7 Magnificent Songs!
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks.
22:30 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
3 Seconds To Name!
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Midnight Mastermind and Wish You Were There
OJ makes being awake fun.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Singing Divas
This show all about those singing divas with the huge vocals that shaped the 90s.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
23/05/2024
Welcome Bore Dahlings to Owain's show, filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
Paul Weller and Jay's Quiz!
Wake up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Radio 2 Piano Room - Shed Seven
Shed Seven perform as The Radio 2 Piano Room returns for a run of summer performances.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
23/05/2024
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Scott Mills
23/05/2024
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves, as Scott motivates the nation.
16:00 - Sara Cox
23/05/2024
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
Thursday Wowers!
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.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
23/05/2024
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Country Show with Bob Harris
23/05/2024
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Magnificent 7
Thursday Theme: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Connection!
This week Trevor is picking 7 songs, all with an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Connection!
22:30 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Your Musical Youth plus more good music!
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Ravio 2
OJ officially ‘unofficially’ starts the weekend!
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Girlband Mixtape
Peace signs and double-denim at the ready! Fearne's put together a 90s girlband mixtape.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
24/05/2024
Welcome Bore Dahlings to Owain's show, filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
06:30 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
Friends Round Friday… with Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babatunde Aleshe!
It’s another Friends Round Friday with Zoe Ball!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
24/05/2024
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Vernon's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs!
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
24/05/2024
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Scott Mills
24/05/2024
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves, as Scott motivates the nation.
15:30 - Scott Mills' Wonder Years
24/05/2024
Thirty minutes of top tunes, working his way through the years.
16:00 - Sara Cox
All Request Friday
It's All Request Friday and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291.
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #93...Push the Button!
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, Michelle is bringing the party to you!
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is...THE GOOD LIFE! ABBA, Inner City, Janet Jackson, Avicii and more
Your weekly 30 minutes of non- ... More >>stop bops. Michelle's Mood is...THE GOOD LIFE!
21:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
The Good Groove 90s Party Mix
DJ Spoony, the CEO of party vibes, plays throwback bangers to make your body move!
21:30 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
24/05/2024
Feel-good, sing-along dance floor fillers and brilliant beats to make you move!
22:40 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
The Good Groove Deeper Cuts Mix
DJ Spoony hits the decks live to mix a glamourous, uplifting selection of tunes!
23:00 - The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker
24/05/2024
Johnnie curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.