BBC Radio 2 Schedule
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00:00 - OJ Borg
Connor Phillips sits in with your tech faux pas
Connor is live through the night from Salford with your tech faux pas stories.
Connor is live through the night from Salford with your tech faux pas stories.
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Feelgood Mixtape
Serotonin for your ears, featuring tunes from The Bucketheads, Shania Twain and Madonna! (R)
Serotonin for your ears, featuring tunes from The Bucketheads, Shania Twain and Madonna! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Dream fest!
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring World Cup Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring World Cup Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Radio 2 Breakfast Show
with Gary Davies: Gyles Brandreth pops in
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Warming up for a brand new Radio 2 Piano Room!
Vern warms up for Niall Horan's Radio 2 Piano Room with great tunes plus Ten To The Top.
Vern warms up for Niall Horan's Radio 2 Piano Room with great tunes plus Ten To The Top.
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Niall Horan - Chat and full set
Niall Horan kicks-off a summer season of performances in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
Niall Horan kicks-off a summer season of performances in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
Football and OAPs
Jeremy discusses England's win, cervical cancer, writing in prisons and OAPs.
Jeremy discusses England's win, cervical cancer, writing in prisons and OAPs.
14:00 - Trevor Nelson
The final Old-Skool Run of the week!
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 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Echobelly, Kelis and Robyn
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
Brian Molko from Placebo joins Jo for a chat!
Brian Molko from Placebo joins Jo for a chat!
Brian Molko from Placebo joins Jo for a chat!
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Niall Horan - Full Set
Niall Horan kicks-off a summer season of performances in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
Niall Horan kicks-off a summer season of performances in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
21:00 - The Country Show
Keith Urban is our special guest!
All the country you need to know, right here right now, with Darius Rucker
All the country you need to know, right here right now, with Darius Rucker
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Cookie Crew enter The Music Is Black exhibition and Spoony hits the decks for The Good Groove Mix!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new t ... More >>unes to groove and soothe your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new t ... More >>unes to groove and soothe your soul.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Connor Phillips sits in: Friday means Ravio 2
OJ is live through the night from Salford, with a big Ravio 2 to end the week in style.
OJ is live through the night from Salford, with a big Ravio 2 to end the week in style.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
After Madchester... Before Britpop
Dermot picks his favourites from the era before Britpop including EMF, PWEI, Carter & Neds (R)
Dermot picks his favourites from the era before Britpop including EMF, PWEI, Carter & Neds (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Weekend Wonders!
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring World Cup Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring World Cup Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Radio 2 Breakfast Show
with Gary Davies, Kevin Bridges and Andrew Ridgeley
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Mark Goodier sits in
Mark Goodier sits in for Vernon, with Lorraine Kelly's final two Tracks Of My Years.
Mark Goodier sits in for Vernon, with Lorraine Kelly's final two Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
19/06/2026
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
Happy Friday!
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.
15:00 - Trevor Nelson
Music Is Black Funky Friday Special
DJ Spoony joins Trevor for a special hour of Funky Friday!
DJ Spoony joins Trevor for a special hour of Funky Friday!
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #198... these sounds fall into my mind
You're in the mood for dancing? Step inside and join Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.
You're in the mood for dancing? Step inside and join Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is... JUMP AROUND! Hits from Girls Aloud, Madonna, Calvin Harris & Kelis, Yazz, House of Pain and more ... More >>
Michelle's Mood is... JUMP AROUND! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is right here!
Michelle's Mood is... JUMP AROUND! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is right here!
21:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Sophie Strikes A Pose!
Sophie's back in the Kitchen Disco zone for another two hours of fun and games.
Sophie's back in the Kitchen Disco zone for another two hours of fun and games.
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
George Thorogood reveals his Rock God!
Veteran rocker George Thorogood is on Rock God duties.
Veteran rocker George Thorogood is on Rock God duties.
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop
Hall Of Fame - D12
Rom is joined by D12, the iconic hip-hop group from Detroit.
Rom is joined by D12, the iconic hip-hop group from Detroit.
01:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
Summer Soul special
Tony turns up the heat and feelgood vibes with his Summer Soul special.
Tony turns up the heat and feelgood vibes with his Summer Soul special.
02:00 - Pick of the Pops
1978
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1978. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1978. (R)
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1983
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1983. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1983. (R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Little River Band (1981)
Little River Band performing at London's Dominion Theatre in 1981. (R)
Little River Band performing at London's Dominion Theatre in 1981. (R)
05:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Summer Solstice Unwinds Mix
Angela Griffin celebrates summer solstice with sun-fuelled songs to bathe you in warmth. (R)
Angela Griffin celebrates summer solstice with sun-fuelled songs to bathe you in warmth. (R)
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Make Your Own Kind of Music
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
08:00 - Dermot O'Leary
Kathy Burke joins Dermot
National treasure Kathy Burke joins Dermot to chat about her autobiography.
National treasure Kathy Burke joins Dermot to chat about her autobiography.
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
Himesh Patel
Himesh Patel (Yesterday, Tenet) joins Romesh live in the studio.
Himesh Patel (Yesterday, Tenet) joins Romesh live in the studio.
13:00 - Emma Willis
20/06/2026
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
Am I a Dreamer?
Dance music icon Janice Robinson pops in to sing the classic hit with Livin' Joy, Dreamer.
Dance music icon Janice Robinson pops in to sing the classic hit with Livin' Joy, Dreamer.
18:00 - Shaun Keaveny
The penultimate Teatime Spectacular
Shaun plays a fabulous and freewheeling mix of tunes.
Shaun plays a fabulous and freewheeling mix of tunes.
20:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Fantastic Day - with Nick Heyward!
Nick Heyward joins Gary as Haircut 100 release their brand new album 'Boxing The Compass'.
Nick Heyward joins Gary as Haircut 100 release their brand new album 'Boxing The Compass'.
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
Comedian Sam Campbell shares his 90s memories
Fearne's climbing into Sam Campbell's brain to dig out some 90s memories.
Fearne's climbing into Sam Campbell's brain to dig out some 90s memories.
00:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
90s Festival Fun
Vernon dons his bucket hat and wellies for a 90s playlist of electronic festival bangers!
Vernon dons his bucket hat and wellies for a 90s playlist of electronic festival bangers!
01:00 - Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson - 30 Years at the BBC
Jo Whiley chats to Trevor marking 30 years of his amazing broadcasting career at the BBC. (R)
Jo Whiley chats to Trevor marking 30 years of his amazing broadcasting career at the BBC. (R)
03:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
Galaxy of Love
Tony crosses the decades with another love-filled soul selection to make you feel good! (R)
Tony crosses the decades with another love-filled soul selection to make you feel good! (R)
04:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
Robert Cray - In Concert (1988)
Blues legend Robert Cray performing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1988. (R)
Blues legend Robert Cray performing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1988. (R)
05:00 - Tracks of My Years
Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked his life.
Tinie Tempah joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked his life.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Father's Day
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad celebrate the father figures in your life.
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad celebrate the father figures in your life.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
I will be your father figure, put your tiny hand in mine... Father's Day Special
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... Father' ... More >>s Day Special
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... Father' ... More >>s Day Special
11:00 - Paddy McGuinness
Paddy's back for Father's Day!
Paddy's back in the chair with The Weekest Link quiz, Timewarp and the Kitchen Tip-line.
Paddy's back in the chair with The Weekest Link quiz, Timewarp and the Kitchen Tip-line.
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
A musical films special!
Dame Elaine presents an all-singing, all-dancing musical films special!
Dame Elaine presents an all-singing, all-dancing musical films special!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny
Celebrating 'The Music Is Black'
Shaun selects your 70s soundtrack, plus the second hour celebrates 'The Music Is Black'.
Shaun selects your 70s soundtrack, plus the second hour celebrates 'The Music Is Black'.
17:00 - Pick of the Pops
1993
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1993.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1993.
18:00 - Pick of the Pops
2001
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2001.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2001.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
21/06/2026
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
A Selection of Summery Songs
Gambo celebrates the summer solstice with a collection of summery songs.
Gambo celebrates the summer solstice with a collection of summery songs.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
200th Unwinds with Simply Red, TLC and Texas
Angela Griffin’s 200th Radio 2 Unwinds, with a fabulously calming soundtrack.
Angela Griffin’s 200th Radio 2 Unwinds, with a fabulously calming soundtrack.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Summer Unwinds Mix featuring Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone
Feel the warm breeze on your face, with a sun-kissed playlist.
Feel the warm breeze on your face, with a sun-kissed playlist.
00:00 - Richie Anderson
Let’s start the week right!
Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week.
Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Only 365 Sleeps 'til Glastonbury!
Dermot looks back at the 90s headliners which included REM, Radiohead, Blur and Oasis.
Dermot looks back at the 90s headliners which included REM, Radiohead, Blur and Oasis.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Summer Plans
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
06:30 - The Radio 2 Breakfast Show
with Gary Davies
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Tinie Tempah chooses his Tracks Of My Years
Rapper Tinie Tempah joins Vernon all this week to choose his Tracks Of My Years.
Rapper Tinie Tempah joins Vernon all this week to choose his Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
22/06/2026
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
A new 5 seconds to start your week!
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 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
22/06/2026
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
The Latest New Releases
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
22/06/2026
Cerys's weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
Cerys's weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Melvin Odoom sits in: The Cimarons are your The Music Is Black tour guides!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soot ... More >>he your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soot ... More >>he your soul.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Midnight Caller: is this the end?
OJ's live through the night from Salford, and the Midnight Caller Phone is on strike 2.
OJ's live through the night from Salford, and the Midnight Caller Phone is on strike 2.
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
World Cup Special Part 2 - with Eat My Goal
In this episode of One Hit Wonders, it's the World Cup Special Part 2 - with Eat My Goal.
In this episode of One Hit Wonders, it's the World Cup Special Part 2 - with Eat My Goal.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Happy House Hits!
Vernon Kay takes you back to the 90s with a feelgood playlist full of happy house hits! (R)
Vernon Kay takes you back to the 90s with a feelgood playlist full of happy house hits! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
By This Time Next Week...
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
06:30 - The Radio 2 Breakfast Show
with Gary Davies
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Who's up for Ten To The Top?
Two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz Ten To The Top.
Two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz Ten To The Top.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
23/06/2026
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
Tuesday's Trevor Trove and more!
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 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
23/06/2026
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
TV critic Emma Bullimore reviews the latest releases
Emma Bullimore reviews all the latest TV you don't want to miss!
Emma Bullimore reviews all the latest TV you don't want to miss!
21:00 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
23/06/2026
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
Melvin Odoom sits in: Adrian Lester CBE is the Rewind Selector!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul ... More >>.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul ... More >>.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Connor Phillips sits in: Punderland XI
Connor is live through the night from Salford, with a Punderland XI.
Connor is live through the night from Salford, with a Punderland XI.
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Pride Mixtape Vol. 2
Fearne celebrates the pride anthems of the 90s! (R)
Fearne celebrates the pride anthems of the 90s! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Childish!
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
06:30 - The Radio 2 Breakfast Show
with Gary Davies
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Start your morning the right way with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
24/06/2026
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Vernon's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs!
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Vernon's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs!
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
24/06/2026
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
Midweek Music to boost your mood!
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 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Mark Goodier has amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
24/06/2026
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30 - Jo Whiley
Sofa Session: Jacob Collier
Jacob Collier performs a stripped-back Sofa Session for Jo, live in the studio!
Jacob Collier performs a stripped-back Sofa Session for Jo, live in the studio!
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
24/06/2026
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Melvin Odoom sits in: Music Is The Answer and Winifred Atwell's piano!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe yo ... More >>ur soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe yo ... More >>ur soul.