Latest news about BBC Radio 2

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Zoe Ball decides to step down from hosting BBC Radio 2 Breakfast

Zoe Ball announced on air this morning that she’s stepping down from hosting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show but will remain on the station.

Publication date: 19.11.2024

Scott Mills for breakfast, Trevor Nelson for afternoons, Spoony for evenings at BBC Radio 2

Scott Mills for Breakfast, Trevor Nelson for afternoons, Spoony for evenings at BBC Radio 2 following Zoe Ball's news..

Publication date: 19.11.2024

Well done Paddy as he raises over £7.5 million for Children in Need

It was an emotional finish for Paddy McGuiness as he crossed the finish line earlier for Radio 2's Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge for BBC Children in Need.

Publication date: 15.11.2024

BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award goes to Myles Smith

Myles Smith has been announced as the winner of the ‘BBC Introducing Artist of the Year’ Award for 2024.

Publication date: 14.11.2024

Paddy McGuinness is cycling 300 miles on a Raleigh Chopper for BBC Children in Need

BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness is cycling 300 miles from Wrexham AFC to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper.

Publication date: 11.11.2024

Paul Weller performs for Radio 2’s Piano Room and next act revealed

On Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 show this morning, Paul Weller performed for The Radio 2 Piano Room’s autumn run, from BBC Maida Vale and accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Publication date: 07.11.2024

BBC to mark the 40 years since recording of Band Aid

BBC Radio 2 along with BBC Four will be marking the 40th anniversary since the recording of the first Band Aid single, Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Publication date: 06.11.2024

BBC Radio 2 event helps the Preston economy by over £5m

BBC Radio 2 in the Park helped bring in over £5 million in visitor spending, creating jobs and supporting local businesses throughout Preston this year.

Publication date: 05.11.2024

“I’ll miss you a lot” Johnnie Walker hosts his last show on BBC Radio 2 with Tiggy as his special guest

Johnnie Walker has hosted his last show on BBC Radio 2 saying it’s going to be very strange not to be on the wireless anymore.

Publication date: 27.10.2024

Latest audience figures show BBC Radio 2 still most popular station

The latest radio listening figures from industry body, RAJAR show that BBC Radio 2 is still the UK’s most popular station.

Publication date: 24.10.2024