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21st Century Folk returns to BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is bringing back 21st Century Folk for a fourth series, with five new songs inspired by listeners whose lives have been shaped by sport.Publication date: 18.06.2026
Ellie Brennan and Matt Carter join Sara Cox show
Ellie Brennan will deliver travel and Matt Carter will read news on Sara Cox’s new Radio 2 Breakfast ShowPublication date: 18.06.2026
Niall Horan reflects on solo success in Radio 2 Piano Room
Niall Horan has marked 10 years as a solo artist by looking back on his journey from One Direction superstar to acclaimed singer-songwriter during a special appearance in Radio 2's Piano Room.Publication date: 18.06.2026
Tina Daheley to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast news
Tina Daheley is stepping away from Radio 2 Breakfast after more than seven years.Publication date: 16.06.2026
Sara Cox sets BBC Radio 2 breakfast show date
Sara Cox has confirmed she will launch her new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show on Monday 6th July, with Tom Hanks joining her as the programme’s first guest.Publication date: 15.06.2026
Radio 2 gets a Madonna night after BBC One
BBC Radio 2 will air a Madonna special after its BBC One television debut.Publication date: 12.06.2026
Mark Goodier, Ellie Taylor and Alex Jones to cover Radio 2 Drive
Publication date: 11.06.2026
Radio 2 in the Park headline acts announced
Chaka Khan and Simple Minds will headline Radio 2 in the Park 2026 in Stirling across the weekend of 11th to 13th September.Publication date: 09.06.2026
Bob Harris steps back from BBC Radio 2 shows
Bob Harris is stepping down from his two BBC Radio 2 programmes because of ill health.Publication date: 04.06.2026
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood relive Rolling Stones story on Radio 2
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are taking listeners behind the music in a special edition of Tracks of My Years on BBC Radio 2.Publication date: 20.05.2026