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Take That to perform intimate gig for BBC Radio 2 listeners

Take That will be performing an intimate gig in front of a small audience of Radio 2 listeners which will also be broadcast at a later date.

Publication date: 30.10.2023

Rylan celebrates being 35 playing the Birthday Game on Scott Mills show

Reaching 35 years old today, Rylan celebrated by appearing on the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 2 to play the Birthday Game.

Publication date: 25.10.2023

Radio 2 to air 50 Years of Paul Gambaccini on UK radio

Paul Gambaccini will look back on his 50 years on UK radio in a special programme presented by Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2.

Publication date: 09.10.2023

Multiple BBC radio programme commissions available following Somethin’ Else handback

According to Deadline.com, talks are ongoing over concerns about diminishing commercial returns on making the shows.

Publication date: 09.10.2023

Radio 2 reveals Oasis has top 2 spots in most streamed albums of the 90s

To mark National Album Day, Steve Wright is to host a programme on Radio 2, revealing the top 40 most-streamed albums released in the UK in the 1990s.

Publication date: 07.10.2023

Richard Osman to make his BBC Radio 2 debut hosting a show

Television presenter, game show inventor and author Richard Osman is to host a show on BBC Radio 2 later this month.

Publication date: 07.10.2023

Zoe Ball reveals to listeners burning candle nearly caused fire at home

Zoe Ball told her Radio 2 listeners this morning she left an unattended candle alight which caused firefighters rushing to her Sussex home.

Publication date: 03.10.2023

Radio 2 to air special programme Doctor Who @60: A Musical Celebration

A special edition of Sunday Night is Music Night presented by Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 will celebrate 60 years of Dr Who.

Publication date: 30.09.2023

Gary Davies to take Radio 2 show Sounds of the 80s on tour again

Following its success earlier this year, Gary Davies is to take a live version of his BBC Radio 2 show, Sounds of the 80s on tour in 2024.

Publication date: 29.09.2023

Vernon Kay reveals his challenges for Children in Need 2023

Vernon Kay says he’s “up for it” to take on marathons and ultramarathons across four days to raise money for this year’s Children in Need.

Publication date: 25.09.2023