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About BBC Radio 2
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.
BBC Radio 2 slogan: "More 2 it"
BBC Radio 2 slogan: "More 2 it"
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BBC Radio 2 frequencies
Aberdare area - 89.2 FMAberdeenshire - 88.7 FMAberfeldy - 89.2 FMAbergavenny - 88.7 FMAbersychan - 88.5 FMAbertillery - 89.0 FMAlexandria - 88.3 FMAmbleside - 88.3 FMAnglesey - 89.8 FMAngus - 88.3 FMAxminster - 89.5 FMAyrshire - 89.5 FMBakewell - 89.8 FMBallachulish - 88.1 FMBallycastle - 88.8 FMBarmouth area - 88.3 FMBarnoldswick area - 89.7 FMBasingstoke - 90.1 FMBath - 89.0 FMBeds - 90.1 FMBerks - 89.5 FMBerwick-upon-Tweed - 88.6 FMBetws-y-Coed - 88.2 FMBexhill - 88.2 FMBlaenavon - 88.5 FMBlairgowrie - 89.6 FMBodmin area - 88.8 FMBorder coast - 89.7 FMBorder Region - 89.1 FMBradford - 88.5 FMBrecon - 88.9 FMBrighton - 90.1 FMBristol - 89.3 FMBristol area - 89.9 FMBucks - 89.5 FMBurnley - 90.2 FMBuxton - 90.0 FMCalne - 88.2 FMCambridge area - 88.9 FMCambs - 90.1 FMCampbeltown - 88.4 FMCarmarthen - 88.9 FMCarmarthenshire - 88.4 FMCaterham - 89.7 FMCentral Lancashire - 88.6 FMCentral Northern Ireland - 90.1 FMCentral Powys - 89.1 FMCentral Scotland - 89.9 FMBBC Radio 2 Frequency map
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