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BBC Radio 2 announces special programming to mark Live Aid

BBC Radio 2 is preparing a special broadcast to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.

Publication date: 01.05.2025

Carol Decker from T’Pau to perform for Radio 2’s Piano Room

On his BBC Radio 2 show this morning, Vernon Kay revealed that the next artist to perform for Radio 2's Piano Room is Carol Decker from T'Pau.

Publication date: 01.05.2025

Ellie Taylor to make her presenting debut on BBC Radio 2

Actor, comedian, writer and presenter Ellie Taylor will be debuting on BBC Radio 2 next week, when she sits in for Sara Cox.

Publication date: 25.04.2025

Sara Cox to join BBC Radio 2 Eurovision presenting line-up

Sara Cox will be joining Scott Mills, Rylan and Richie Anderson in this year's Radio 2 presenting line-up for Eurovision 2025.

Publication date: 24.04.2025

Jarvis Cocker reveals Pulp to perform exclusive BBC sessions

Jarvis Cocker was a guest on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on Radio 2 earlier, where it was revealed that Pulp will be performing world exclusive live sessions for the station and BBC Radio 6 Music.

Publication date: 15.04.2025

Jo Whiley launches BBC Radio 2’s Puploader on Scott Mills Breakfast Show

Jo Whiley joined Scott Mills on his Breakfast Show this morning to launch Radio 2’s Puploader for listeners and their dogs to be involved with The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden.

Publication date: 14.04.2025

Ofcom says no to Radio 2 spin-off and expanded Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ofcom has decided that the BBC should not go ahead with plans for a Radio 2 spin-off and an expanded Radio 5 Sports Extra.

Publication date: 10.04.2025

BBC Radio 2’s Sally Traffic helps Hospital Radio Ipswich launch new service

Radio 2’s traffic presenter Sally Boazman joined Hospital Radio Ipswich recently to help launch a new service for patients.

Publication date: 02.04.2025

BBC Radio 2 wants to know Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song

With just over a month to go until the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Radio 2 has launched a listener vote to discover Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song!

Publication date: 31.03.2025

Radiodays Europe kicks off with appearances from Heads of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2

Radiodays Europe’s first day of action took place on Sunday with dozens of sessions arranged in seven different summits.

Publication date: 09.03.2025