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BBC Radio 2 to mark ABBA’s 50th anniversary with special programmes
This April the BBC will celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA winning Eurovision in 1974 with a range of programmes, including on BBC Radio 2.Publication date: 18.03.2024
Johnnie Walker to recollect his “colourful life” in special programme
As BBC Radio 2 marks the 60th anniversary of pirate radio, Johnnie Walker opens up about his life in a special programme.Publication date: 17.03.2024
Shania Twain speaks to Radio 2 on taking this year’s Glasto Legend slot
Following this morning’s announcement that Shania Twain will perform in the Glastonbury Legends slot at this year’s festival, Gaby Roslin spoke to her on today’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show.Publication date: 14.03.2024
BBC Radio 2 to broadcast from multiple locations for the Country to Country festival
BBC Radio 2 is going all-out once again this year for the Country to Country festival including a country countdown hosted by Scott Mills.Publication date: 04.03.2024
Scott Mill to present The UK’s Official Country Countdown on Radio 2
Scott Mills will count down the Top 30 most streamed Country songs of all time on BBC Radio 2, in a chart compiled by the Official Charts Company.Publication date: 04.03.2024
BBC Radio 2 switches to back-up during Vernon Kay show
A technical fault caused Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show to go off air this morning, with the station switching to a back-up.Publication date: 28.02.2024
Gambo hosts final show from Wogan House on BBC Radio 2
Broadcasting House in London is now the official home of BBC Radio 2 after Paul Gambaccini hosted the final show from Wogan House. Previously known as Western House, Wogan House has been the home of BBC Radio 2 since 2006 and was renamed in tribute to Sir Terry Wogan in 2016.Publication date: 18.02.2024
Liza Tarbuck to host special Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2
This weekend, Liza Tarbuck to is present a special version of Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2.Publication date: 15.02.2024
Paddy McGuinness to sit in as Rylan takes time off Radio 2 show
Comedian and presenter Paddy McGuiness is to sit in on Rylan’s show on BBC Radio 2 for four weeks.Publication date: 26.01.2024
Pet Shop Boys to round off BBC Radio 2 Piano Month
BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room month begins next week and will include its finale from Pet Shop Boys on Friday 23 February.Publication date: 25.01.2024