Latest news about BBC Radio 2

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BBC Radio 2 event helps the Preston economy by over £5m

BBC Radio 2 in the Park helped bring in over £5 million in visitor spending, creating jobs and supporting local businesses throughout Preston this year.

Publication date: 05.11.2024

“I’ll miss you a lot” Johnnie Walker hosts his last show on BBC Radio 2 with Tiggy as his special guest

Johnnie Walker has hosted his last show on BBC Radio 2 saying it’s going to be very strange not to be on the wireless anymore.

Publication date: 27.10.2024

Latest audience figures show BBC Radio 2 still most popular station

The latest radio listening figures from industry body, RAJAR show that BBC Radio 2 is still the UK’s most popular station.

Publication date: 24.10.2024

Paul Weller is next artist to perform for BBC Radio 2 Piano Room

Radio 2’s Piano Room continues its autumn run with Paul Weller set to perform with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Publication date: 17.10.2024

Rag ‘N’ Bone Man performs in the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room

On Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 show this morning, Rag 'N' Bone Man performed for Radio 2 Piano Room’s autumn run.

Publication date: 17.10.2024

BBC Radio 2 listeners pick The Beatles as Ultimate British Group

The Fab Four have been voted as the number one Ultimate British Group by BBC Radio 2 listeners.

Publication date: 11.10.2024

Scott Mills announced for Radiodays Europe 2025 line up in Athens

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been added to the speaker line-up at Radiodays Europe 2025.

Publication date: 07.10.2024

Johnnie Walker to step down from his BBC Radio 2 shows

While on air today, Johnnie Walker told listeners that he’s decided to step down from presenting his two Radio 2 and BBC Sounds shows later this month.

Publication date: 06.10.2024

The Cure to perform for BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music

The Cure are to perform world exclusive live sessions for BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 In Concert later this month.

Publication date: 02.10.2024

Revised BBC Indie Development Fund and Audio Lab open for applications

Applications for the Radio & Music Indie Development Fund and BBC Sounds Audio Lab are now open.

Publication date: 30.09.2024