Latest news about BBC Radio 2
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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
BBC to create four new commissioning roles in Network Radio
Four new roles are being created across BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live in Commissioning.Publication date: 12.09.2023
Vernon Kay to appear with Victoria Derbyshire at Radio Festival
In a Radio Festival first, BBC Radio 2’s Vernon Kay will join Victoria Derbyshire to share what it was like to step into such an iconic radio slot.Publication date: 01.09.2023
Radio 2 celebrates Kylie Minogue with exclusive interviews and podcast
Ahead of Kylie appearing at Radio 2 in the Park, Zoe Ball and Scott Mills will exclusively interview the singer.Publication date: 25.08.2023
