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Bob Harris targets BBC Radio 2 return after treatments
Bob Harris is aiming to return to his BBC Radio 2 shows next month, despite his cancer spreading.Publication date: 23.04.2026
Sara Cox to host Radio 2 breakfast show
BBC Radio 2 has appointed Sara Cox as the new Breakfast Show host, replacing Scott Mills.Publication date: 23.04.2026
Radio 2 launches Book Club Award shortlist 2026
The BBC Radio 2 Book Club has unveiled its first award shortlist, with the winner to be named at the British Book Awards in May.Publication date: 16.04.2026
Sir Paul McCartney debuts new single Days We Left Behind on BBC Radio
Sir Paul McCartney premiered his new single Days We Left Behind in a world exclusive on BBC Radio this afternoon.Publication date: 26.03.2026
BBC Radio 2 celebrates Bob Harris with special 80th birthday programme
Bob Harris is being honoured by BBC Radio 2 as he celebrates his 80th birthday this year.Publication date: 23.03.2026
BBC Radio 2 launches listener vote for Ultimate Eurovision Superstar
Listeners to BBC Radio 2 are being invited to choose their Ultimate Eurovision Superstar as the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary this year.Publication date: 17.03.2026
Liza Tarbuck has decided to quit her BBC Radio 2 weekend show
Liza Tarbuck has taken the decision to step down from her weekend show on Radio 2, which she has hosted since 2012.Publication date: 12.03.2026
Liza Tarbuck steps down from BBC Radio 2 show
Liza Tarbuck is stepping down from her Saturday evening programme on BBC Radio 2 after more than a decade in the slot.Publication date: 12.03.2026
UK Eurovision song Eins, Zwei, Drei gets first play on Radio 2 breakfast
The United Kingdom’s Eurovision entry has received its first play on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, with artist LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER also giving his first interview about the song.Publication date: 06.03.2026
Scott Mills reveals title of this year’s UK Eurovision song entry
The United Kingdom’s song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been confirmed by Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.Publication date: 02.03.2026