BBC Radio 2's programmes
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00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams sits in
Phil officially ‘unofficially’ starts the weekend!
Phil officially ‘unofficially’ starts the weekend!
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Americana Anthems
Dermot picks his favourite Americana artists, including REM, Wilco and Minibar. (R)
Dermot picks his favourite Americana artists, including REM, Wilco and Minibar. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
The Weekend Warm-Up!
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - Radio 2 Breakfast Show
With Mark Goodier
Mark chats to Trevor Nelson and Kim Wilde.
Mark chats to Trevor Nelson and Kim Wilde.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Trevor Nelson chooses his final Tracks Of My Years
Radio 2's new early afternoon presenter Trevor Nelson picks his final two tracks.
Radio 2's new early afternoon presenter Trevor Nelson picks his final two tracks.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
24/01/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Radio 2 Early Afternoon Show
With OJ Borg
OJ is here getting you through the afternoon to the weekend! Plus, Birthday Game.
OJ is here getting you through the afternoon to the weekend! Plus, Birthday Game.
15:30 - Wonder Years
Adam Ant, Kate Bush, Bros and more!
30 minutes of top tunes starting in 1982 and working through the years.
30 minutes of top tunes starting in 1982 and working through the years.
16:00 - Sara Cox
All Request Friday
It's All Request Friday and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291
It's All Request Friday and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #128...let's groove!
Lip-sync into your hairbrush and apply glitter, it's Michelle Visage's Fabulous Friday!
Lip-sync into your hairbrush and apply glitter, it's Michelle Visage's Fabulous Friday!
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is...PICKY TEA TIME! Madonna, DNCE, Labelle, Kelis and more
Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops ... More >> and Michelle's Mood is... PICKY TEA TIME!
Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops ... More >> and Michelle's Mood is... PICKY TEA TIME!
21:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Listener Rachel is the Rewind Selector!
Two happy hours of feel-good dance floor fillers and brilliant beats to make you move!
Two happy hours of feel-good dance floor fillers and brilliant beats to make you move!
New Neil Young!
Shaun rocks the nation and celebrates new material from Neil Young.
Shaun rocks the nation and celebrates new material from Neil Young.
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
Lupe Fiasco
The American rapper and professor returns to the show.
The American rapper and professor returns to the show.
01:00 - Radio 2's Piano Room
The Libertines
The Libertines perform live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
The Libertines perform live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
01:17 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Jess Glynne
Jess Glynne performs live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
Jess Glynne performs live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
01:31 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
01:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Beverley Knight
British soul legend Beverley Knight performs at Maida Vale with BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
British soul legend Beverley Knight performs at Maida Vale with BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
02:00 - Around The Piano with Tom Odell
Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Billy Joel (Part 1)
Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale. ... More >> (R)
Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale. ... More >> (R)
03:00 - Around The Piano with Tom Odell
Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Billy Joel (Part 2)
Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale. ... More >> (R)
Billy Joel and Tom Odell have an in-depth conversation sat at a piano at BBC Maida Vale. ... More >> (R)
04:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Trevor Nelson picks the music!
Sophie invites Trevor Nelson onto the Request Line to play his dancefloor favourites!
Sophie invites Trevor Nelson onto the Request Line to play his dancefloor favourites!
05:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Rory Gallagher (1979)
Guitar legend Rory Gallagher performing live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1979.
Guitar legend Rory Gallagher performing live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1979.
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Everybody Loves Tony
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
08:00 - Dermot O'Leary
Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell join Dermot
Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell join Dermot to chat about Much Ado About Nothing.
Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell join Dermot to chat about Much Ado About Nothing.
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh’s Traitors Reunion
Hours after the finale, Romesh is joined LIVE by the finalists of The Traitors!
Hours after the finale, Romesh is joined LIVE by the finalists of The Traitors!
11:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
With Romesh's A League Of Their Own co-star, Jill Scott!
Romesh is joined by his mate Jill Scott live in the studio.
Romesh is joined by his mate Jill Scott live in the studio.
13:00 - Pick of the Pops
1984
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984.
14:00 - Pick of the Pops
1997
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1997.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1997.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
25/01/2025
Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons
Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons
18:00 - Liza Tarbuck
25/01/2025
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
20:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Gary Kemp sits in
Gary Kemp sits in for Gary Davies, playing personal 80s faves and Spandau Ballet classics.
Gary Kemp sits in for Gary Davies, playing personal 80s faves and Spandau Ballet classics.
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
With tunes from D:Ream, Aqua and Edwyn Collins!
Fearne's remembering some 'new signings' from this week in the 90s...
Fearne's remembering some 'new signings' from this week in the 90s...
23:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
Pump Up The 90s Mixtape vol. 2
From 2 Unlimited, to Livin' Joy, to Spacedust (remember them?!)
From 2 Unlimited, to Livin' Joy, to Spacedust (remember them?!)
00:00 - Around The Piano with Tom Odell
Around The Piano with Tom Odell - with Elton John
Sir Elton John talks to Tom Odell about the role of the piano in his incredible career. ( ... More >>R)
Sir Elton John talks to Tom Odell about the role of the piano in his incredible career. ( ... More >>R)
01:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
1990
A nostalgic trip back to the beginning of the decade! All the biggest hits of 1990.
A nostalgic trip back to the beginning of the decade! All the biggest hits of 1990.
02:00 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Rod Stewart with Jools Holland
Rod Stewart performs live at Maida Vale with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. (R)
Rod Stewart performs live at Maida Vale with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. (R)
02:17 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Shaznay Lewis
Shaznay Lewis performs live at Maida Vale for Radio 2's Piano Room. (R)
Shaznay Lewis performs live at Maida Vale for Radio 2's Piano Room. (R)
02:31 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys perform live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
Pet Shop Boys perform live at Maida Vale with the BBC Concert Orchestra. (R)
02:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Gabrielle
Gabrielle performs live at Maida Vale in Radio 2's Piano Room. (R)
Gabrielle performs live at Maida Vale in Radio 2's Piano Room. (R)
03:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Piano Chill Unwinds Mix
The Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin has a Piano Chill theme this week! (R)
The Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin has a Piano Chill theme this week! (R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Gallagher and Lyle (1978)
Gallagher and Lyle performing live at Aylesbury Civic Hall in 1978.
Gallagher and Lyle performing live at Aylesbury Civic Hall in 1978.
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
26/01/2025
A special guest talks about their favourite records.
A special guest talks about their favourite records.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Lisa from The Traitors
Lisa from The Traitors joins The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad.
Lisa from The Traitors joins The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game
The perfect soundtrack to your Sunday morning with two hours of love songs and chat
The perfect soundtrack to your Sunday morning with two hours of love songs and chat
11:00 - Paddy McGuinness
The X-Factory game
Paddy McGuinness live from Salford for your Sunday morning with another X-Factory game.
Paddy McGuinness live from Salford for your Sunday morning with another X-Factory game.
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
It's Over To You Too!
The second of two "Over To You Editions" in which Elaine lets YOU choose all the music!
The second of two "Over To You Editions" in which Elaine lets YOU choose all the music!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Hello...Hooray for the 70s!
Bob's 'Best of the Test' comes from Alice Cooper.
Bob's 'Best of the Test' comes from Alice Cooper.
17:00 - Rob Beckett
26/01/2025
Rob brings his trademark quick-wit and positive energy to Sunday evenings.
Rob brings his trademark quick-wit and positive energy to Sunday evenings.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
When Tony Sings
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
20:00 - The Paul Gambaccini Collection
#54 Songs titles that mention other songs
Paul picks songs with titles that include titles of other tracks.
Paul picks songs with titles that include titles of other tracks.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Wintering with Rod Stewart, Coldplay and Dusty Springfield
Angela Griffin asks, which creature comforts get you through the winter?
Angela Griffin asks, which creature comforts get you through the winter?
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The 1985 Unwinds Mix featuring Madonna, Whitney, Lionel and more!
Angela Griffin celebrates the chillest songs turning 40!
Angela Griffin celebrates the chillest songs turning 40!
00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams, Phil Me In
Phil keeps you entertained through the start of Monday.
Phil keeps you entertained through the start of Monday.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Known Unknowns with Jude Law!
Jude Law picks his favourite 90s band. Plus a mix of tunes from JJ72, Blur & Soulwax.
Jude Law picks his favourite 90s band. Plus a mix of tunes from JJ72, Blur & Soulwax.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Where has January gone?
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Here we go then...
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years.
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years all this week, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years all this week, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
27/01/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
27/01/2025
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
27/01/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
27/01/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
27/01/2025
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
With special guest Andy Fairweather Low
Andy Fairweather Low joins Cerys to share his favourite blues records.
Andy Fairweather Low joins Cerys to share his favourite blues records.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Happy Monday!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
28/01/2025
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
A Kitchen Disco Mixtape for Sophie Ellis-Bextor!
OJ's playing Kitchen Disco songs to celebrate Sophie Ellis-Bextor's new Radio 2 show!
OJ's playing Kitchen Disco songs to celebrate Sophie Ellis-Bextor's new Radio 2 show!
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1984
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
28/01/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
The difficult second show...
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Who's up for Ten To The Top?
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years plus there's another dive into the vault.
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years plus there's another dive into the vault.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
28/01/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
28/01/2025
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
28/01/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
28/01/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
Movie critic James King reviews Saturday Night and Hard Truths!
Jo chats to movie critic James King about the films you won’t want to miss.
Jo chats to movie critic James King about the films you won’t want to miss.
21:00 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
28/01/2025
Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests
Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Rewind Selector!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
00:00 - OJ Borg
29/01/2025
Your celebrity puns on a topical theme, who is going to make the team?
Your celebrity puns on a topical theme, who is going to make the team?
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1997
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1997.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1997.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
29/01/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
29/01/2025
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
It's Good News Wednesday!
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
29/01/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
29/01/2025
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
29/01/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
29/01/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
Sofa Session: Rizzle Kicks!
Rizzle Kicks play a Sofa Session for Jo including new music and an old favourite.
Rizzle Kicks play a Sofa Session for Jo including new music and an old favourite.
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
Celtic Connections 2025
Live music from Eddi Reader, Villagers and Elephant Sessions, on stage in Glasgow.
Live music from Eddi Reader, Villagers and Elephant Sessions, on stage in Glasgow.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Music Is The Answer!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
00:00 - OJ Borg
Midnight Mastermind and Wish You Were There
OJ makes being awake fun, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
OJ makes being awake fun, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Mood Boost Mixtape
Fearne kicks the January blues with this uplifting Mood Boost Mixtape! (R)
Fearne kicks the January blues with this uplifting Mood Boost Mixtape! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
30/01/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings’ to Owain's show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
30/01/2025
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
Scott’s got your morning sorted... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's in Vernon's Vault today?
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
Tori Amos chooses her Tracks of My Years, plus there's more Ten To The Top.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
30/01/2025
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
30/01/2025
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Sara Cox
30/01/2025
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
30/01/2025
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Upbeat tunes to lift your mood
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
30/01/2025
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Country Show with Bob Harris
30/01/2025
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Spoony takes to the decks live for The Good Groove Mix!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
Feel-good favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove!
