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Pulp open Radio 2 Piano Room’s latest run from Maida Vale

Radio 2’s Piano Room has returned today on Vernon Kay’s mid-morning show with a special performance from Pulp at London’s Maida Vale Studios.

Publication date: 02.02.2026

Jo Whiley chats with Trevor Nelson as he marks 30 years at the BBC

As Trevor Nelson celebrates 30 years at the BBC, next week he’ll join Jo Whiley on Radio 2 for a chat to reflect on the milestone in his broadcasting career.

Publication date: 31.01.2026

Take That reveal new music plans on Scott Mills Breakfast Show

Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald joined Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show this morning.

Publication date: 27.01.2026

BBC Radio 2 to repeat Wogan tribute marking ten years since his death

BBC Radio 2 is repeating its special programme Wogan: In His Own Words to commemorate Terry Wogan’s passing on 31st January 2016.

Publication date: 20.01.2026

Zoe Ball fronts new Eras podcast and BBC Radio 2 series on Phil Collins

Zoe Ball is hosting a new series of the BBC podcast Eras for Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, focusing on the life and career of Phil Collins as he approaches his 75th birthday later this month.

Publication date: 19.01.2026

Radio 2 Piano Room month confirmed with 16 acts

BBC Radio 2 has announced the return of Piano Room month next February with 16 live sessions across Vernon Kay’s mid-morning show.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Emma Willis admits nerves ahead of first BBC Radio 2 show

Emma Willis hosts her first regular Saturday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 this weekend and has admitted she’s “feeling the pressure”.

Publication date: 13.01.2026

Robbie Williams opens up to Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Robbie Williams reflected on ambition, Take That, work and self-doubt during an extended BBC Radio 2 interview this morning.

Publication date: 12.01.2026

Scott Mills back to Breakfast on Radio 2 with old friend as special guest

Scott Mills returns to BBC Radio 2 on Monday for Breakfast in 2026 and will be sitting down with an old friend for a revealing and nostalgic conversation.

Publication date: 09.01.2026

Ronan Keating reflects on Boyzone farewell during BBC Radio 2 chat

Ronan Keating opens up about the emotional and deliberate decision behind Boyzone’s upcoming farewell shows during a conversation on Tracks of My Years on Radio 2 next week.

Publication date: 04.01.2026