BBC Radio 2's programmes
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00:00 - OJ Borg
Ellie Brennan sits in
Ellie has your back if you celebrate your birthday this month!
Ellie has your back if you celebrate your birthday this month!
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Cosy Fireside Playlist
Snuggle in for a cosy fireside playlist including Belle & Sebastian, James & Pearl Jam. (R)
Snuggle in for a cosy fireside playlist including Belle & Sebastian, James & Pearl Jam. (R)
04:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Young Chorister Of The Year 2024
Rev Kate Bottley and Aled Jones host BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024.
Rev Kate Bottley and Aled Jones host BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2024.
06:00 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show
Zoe Ball's Christmas Crooners - Part 2
Zoe's here with a sumptuous feast of your favourite Christmas Crooners.
Zoe's here with a sumptuous feast of your favourite Christmas Crooners.
08:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Good Morning Christmas
The Reverend Kate Bottley welcomes in Christmas morning, live on Radio 2.
The Reverend Kate Bottley welcomes in Christmas morning, live on Radio 2.
10:00 - Junior Choice
Junior Choice with Anneka Rice
Anneka Rice is back with her Christmas gift of Junior Choice live!
Anneka Rice is back with her Christmas gift of Junior Choice live!
12:00 - Jane McDonald
Christmas with Jane McDonald
Spend Christmas Day with Jane McDonald for two hours of festive fun for all the family.
Spend Christmas Day with Jane McDonald for two hours of festive fun for all the family.
14:00 - Christmas Lunch with Gary Davies
Gary Davies with the perfect feel-good lunchtime soundtrack of festive tunes and chat.
Festive Charts from '74, '84 and '94
Mark Goodier counts down the Christmas Day charts from 50, 40 and 30 years ago! (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the Christmas Day charts from 50, 40 and 30 years ago! (R)
19:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
Mariah Carey's Christmas Hour
Mariah’s personally curated playlist and includes Christmas classics old and new!
Mariah’s personally curated playlist and includes Christmas classics old and new!
20:00 - Beverley Knight's Gospel Revue
Beverley Knight's Great British Gospel Christmas 2024
Beverley hosts an upbeat celebration of gospel music, festive songs and traditional carols
Beverley hosts an upbeat celebration of gospel music, festive songs and traditional carols
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas Concert
Trevor returns to the Royal Albert Hall in London, to bring us his Soul Christmas concert.
Trevor returns to the Royal Albert Hall in London, to bring us his Soul Christmas concert.
00:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Happy Earworms
More feel-good hits handpicked by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
More feel-good hits handpicked by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
01:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Epic Debut Singles
Sophie's hour of upbeat tunes includes legendary debuts from Rihanna, a-ha and Girls Aloud
Sophie's hour of upbeat tunes includes legendary debuts from Rihanna, a-ha and Girls Aloud
02:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Sophie's Feel-Good Anthems
Another hour of party picks: Ariana Grandé, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Little Mix + more!
Another hour of party picks: Ariana Grandé, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Little Mix + more!
03:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Chillout Lounge Unwinds Mix
Experience an hour of the ambient end of mellow electronica.
Experience an hour of the ambient end of mellow electronica.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Ellie Brennan sits in
Ellie sits in for Owain with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
Ellie sits in for Owain with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings.
06:30 - Radio 2 Breakfast Show
With Gaby Roslin
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin!
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in with Alison Steadman choosing her Tracks Of My Years
Gary Davies sits in, and Alison Steadman picks her Tracks Of My Years all ... More >>this week.
Gary Davies sits in, and Alison Steadman picks her Tracks Of My Years all ... More >>this week.
12:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
26/12/2024
Tony celebrates his favourite genre of music!
Tony celebrates his favourite genre of music!
14:00 - Richie Anderson
Richie Anderson
Richie keeps you company on Boxing Day afternoon
Richie keeps you company on Boxing Day afternoon
19:00 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Featuring Alison Moyet, Rag'n'Bone Man, Crowded House and more...
Vernon Kay looks back at an incredible year of live music in Radio 2’s Piano Room ... More >>.
Vernon Kay looks back at an incredible year of live music in Radio 2’s Piano Room ... More >>.
21:00 - Scott Mills
When Scott met Joan
From Dynasty to damehood, hear what happened when Scott popped round to see Joan Collins!
From Dynasty to damehood, hear what happened when Scott popped round to see Joan Collins!
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Queens of Soul - Live
Queens of Soul salutes Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. (R)
Queens of Soul salutes Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. (R)
00:00 - OJ Borg
Ellie Brennan sits in
Ellie wants you to sum up Twixmas in one sentence!
Ellie wants you to sum up Twixmas in one sentence!
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Big Ben Bangers
Vernon gets ready for a big NYE celebration with tracks from Moby, Fatboy and Sub Sub. (R)
Vernon gets ready for a big NYE celebration with tracks from Moby, Fatboy and Sub Sub. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Last Friday of 2024!
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 Gaby Roslin
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin!
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in with Alison Steadman choosing her Tracks Of My Years
Gary Davies sits in and Alison Steadman picks her Tracks Of My Years all t ... More >>his week.
Gary Davies sits in and Alison Steadman picks her Tracks Of My Years all t ... More >>his week.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
Tina Daheley sits in
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Radio 2 Early Afternoon Show
With Richie Anderson
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves with back to back tunes!
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves with back to back tunes!
15:30 - Wonder Years
Richie Anderson's New Year Party Mix!
30 minutes of top party tunes starting in 1998 and working through the years.
30 minutes of top party tunes starting in 1998 and working through the years.
16:00 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in ... and it's All Request Friday
It's All Request Friday and OJ wants to hear from you on 88291
It's All Request Friday and OJ wants to hear from you on 88291
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party 124...do you wanna funk?
Join MIchelle's final Fabulous Friday of 2024 and get into the groove to party classics.
Join MIchelle's final Fabulous Friday of 2024 and get into the groove to party classics.
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is...COUNTING DOWN! Madonna, Steps, Beyoncé, Prince, Ke$ha and more
Michelle's Mood is...COUNTING D ... More >>OWN! Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops.
Michelle's Mood is...COUNTING D ... More >>OWN! Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops.
21:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Idris Elba, Davina McCall, King Creole and Roger Sanchez - The Best Rewind Selectors of 2024
Two happy hours of feel-good floor fillers and brillia ... More >>nt beats to make you move!
Two happy hours of feel-good floor fillers and brillia ... More >>nt beats to make you move!
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
Rocking back on 2024
Shaun looks back on the best rock from 2024.
Shaun looks back on the best rock from 2024.
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
It's the Positivity Energy edition!
Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to BBC Radio 2. (R)
Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to BBC Radio 2. (R)
01:00 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
Lenny Henry Celebrates Soul, Lenny Henry's Lifetime Anthems Playlist
3/3 Lenny delves into his record collection to play some of his ... More >> favourite soul and funk tunes. (R)
3/3 Lenny delves into his record collection to play some of his ... More >> favourite soul and funk tunes. (R)
02:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Sounds of the 80s Mastermix: Adam Ant, Madonna, Luther Vandross, Eurythmics
Featuring Adam Ant, Madonna, Luther Vandross and Eurythmics.
Featuring Adam Ant, Madonna, Luther Vandross and Eurythmics.
03:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Sophie's Disco Heaven!
A 2 Hour Disco Special! CHIC, Bee Gees, Cher, ABBA, Donna Summer, Diana Ross + more!
A 2 Hour Disco Special! CHIC, Bee Gees, Cher, ABBA, Donna Summer, Diana Ross + more!
05:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
The Selecter / The Specials (1979)
A 2 Tone double bill from December 1979, recorded at the BBC's Paris Theatre in London.
A 2 Tone double bill from December 1979, recorded at the BBC's Paris Theatre in London.
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Come And Stay With 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
Richie Anderson sits in and is joined by Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles joins Richie to chat about his new book.
Adrian Chiles joins Richie to chat about his new book.
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
With comedian Rhod Gilbert!
Romesh is joined in the studio by comedian Rhod Gilbert.
Romesh is joined in the studio by comedian Rhod Gilbert.
13:00 - Pick of the Pops
1991
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1991.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1991.
14:00 - Pick of the Pops
2003
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2003.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 2003.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
Nick Grimshaw sits in ... joined by Scissor Sisters
Nick gets to chat to the Scissor Sisters about their forthcoming Tour.
Nick gets to chat to the Scissor Sisters about their forthcoming Tour.
18:00 - Liza Tarbuck
Paddy O'Connell sits in
Paddy shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
Paddy shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
20:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
SOMETIMES...!! Volume 3
Gary selects his favourite 80s tracks that really should have done better back in the day.
Gary selects his favourite 80s tracks that really should have done better back in the day.
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
The best bits of the year!
Fearne's looking back at her show highlights from 2024!
Fearne's looking back at her show highlights from 2024!
23:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Floorfillers Mixtape Vol. 2
Los Del Rio, CeCe Peniston, Baby D and more!
Los Del Rio, CeCe Peniston, Baby D and more!
00:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Party like it's 1999!
Hop into Vernon's time machine and party like it's 1999!
Hop into Vernon's time machine and party like it's 1999!
01:00 - Radio 2 Celebrates Elvis!
Johnnie Walker Meets Priscilla Presley
Johnnie Walker talks to Priscilla Presley about her life with Elvis Presley and his career
Johnnie Walker talks to Priscilla Presley about her life with Elvis Presley and his career
02:00 - Radio 2 All Stars
Zoe Ball, Tony Blackburn and Rylan join Dermot O'Leary
Dermot invites Zoe Ball, Tony Blackburn & Rylan Clark to chat about life on air at the BBC
Dermot invites Zoe Ball, Tony Blackburn & Rylan Clark to chat about life on air at the BBC
03:00 - Radio 2 All Stars
Radio 2 All Stars with Mark Radcliffe, Cerys Matthews and Jamie Cullum
The presenters of Radio 2's folk, blues and jazz shows chat to Dermot about ... More >>their careers.
The presenters of Radio 2's folk, blues and jazz shows chat to Dermot about ... More >>their careers.
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Madness (1985)
Madness performing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1985. (R)
Madness performing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1985. (R)
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
Ben Miller
Gary Davies chats to comedian Ben Miller about his Tracks of My Years.
Gary Davies chats to comedian Ben Miller about his Tracks of My Years.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
29/12/2024
The Reverend Kate Bottley spreads hope and joy every Sunday morning.
The Reverend Kate Bottley spreads hope and joy every Sunday morning.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
The Best of Love Songs 2024...thank you for the music
Michael's final show of the year and it's the Best of Love Songs 2024.
Michael's final show of the year and it's the Best of Love Songs 2024.
11:00 - Paddy McGuinness
What day is it anyway?
Paddy is live from Salford in that post Christmas, pre new year slump.
Paddy is live from Salford in that post Christmas, pre new year slump.
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Celebrating 20 years of EPOS!
Elaine celebrates 20 years of Elaine Paige On Sunday with a very special show!
Elaine celebrates 20 years of Elaine Paige On Sunday with a very special show!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Bob rocks the '70s!
Before the New Year dawns, Bob rocks the 1970s with his essential 70's riffs.
Before the New Year dawns, Bob rocks the 1970s with his essential 70's riffs.
17:00 - Rob Beckett
Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny sits in and sums up the 29 December in a poem.
Shaun Keaveny sits in and sums up the 29 December in a poem.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
Stop In The Name Of Love
Tony Blackburn brings you an hour of the best hits from across the decades.
Tony Blackburn brings you an hour of the best hits from across the decades.
20:00 - The Paul Gambaccini Collection
Sounds of 1955 – 70 Years On
Paul plays all of his favourite hits from the golden year of 1955.
Paul plays all of his favourite hits from the golden year of 1955.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
2024 Unwinding with Jalen N'Gonda, Billie Eilish, Myles Smith and more.
Angela Griffin celebrates the best new music from 2024.
Angela Griffin celebrates the best new music from 2024.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Reflective Unwinds Mix with Jessie Ware, Ed Sheeran and Lionel Richie.
Angela Griffin gets nostalgic with the reflective unwinds mix.
Angela Griffin gets nostalgic with the reflective unwinds mix.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams, Ellie Brennan sits in
Ellie wants to hear what you got up to in Weekend Boasts!
Ellie wants to hear what you got up to in Weekend Boasts!
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Party Like Its 1995!
Let's go back 30 years to hear some classic REM, Blur and Pulp.
Let's go back 30 years to hear some classic REM, Blur and Pulp.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
New Year's Resolutions
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 Gaby Roslin
Wake up and embrace the week with Gaby Roslin!
Wake up and embrace the week with Gaby Roslin!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in and Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years
Gary Davies sits in, and actor Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years all this wee ... More >>k.
Gary Davies sits in, and actor Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years all this wee ... More >>k.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
Tina Daheley sits in
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tina and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00 - Radio 2 Early Afternoon Show
With DJ Spoony
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves with back to back tunes!
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves with back to back tunes!
16:00 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in
OJ gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
OJ gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
18:30 - Sara Cox's Half Wower
OJ Borg sits in
OJ plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
OJ plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
19:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Featuring Travis, Craig David and Sting
A look back to this year's Radio 2 In The Park held at Preston's Moor Park.
A look back to this year's Radio 2 In The Park held at Preston's Moor Park.
21:00 - Radio 2 All Stars
Gary Davies, Michelle Visage & Rob Beckett join Dermot
Gary Davies, Michelle Visage & Rob Beckett chat about their careers behind the microphone.
Gary Davies, Michelle Visage & Rob Beckett chat about their careers behind the microphone.
22:00 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
New Music 2024 Wrapped!
Trevor will be playing some of his top new tunes of 2024!
Trevor will be playing some of his top new tunes of 2024!
00:00 - OJ Borg
Ellie Brennan sits in
As it's the run up to New Year's Eve - Ellie wants to know your Resolutions for 2025!
As it's the run up to New Year's Eve - Ellie wants to know your Resolutions for 2025!
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
1985
OJ has One Hit Wonders from 1985, the start of his All The Fives series.
OJ has One Hit Wonders from 1985, the start of his All The Fives series.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
End of Year 90s Party with Blur's Alex James
Blur's Alex James helps Dermot pick a superb 90s party playlist featuring KLF, SL2 & Beck. (R)
Blur's Alex James helps Dermot pick a superb 90s party playlist featuring KLF, SL2 & Beck. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Goodbye 2024!
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 Gaby Roslin
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin.
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Gary Davies sits in and Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years
Gary Davies sits in and actor Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years all this week ... More >>.
Gary Davies sits in and actor Ben Miller picks his Tracks Of My Years all this week ... More >>.
12:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Ultimate Party Hits for New Years!
Hit the dancefloor with the ultimate blast of musical escapism for all the family!
Hit the dancefloor with the ultimate blast of musical escapism for all the family!
14:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
New Year's Eve Party Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
New Year's Eve Party Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn.
New Year's Eve Party Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn.
16:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
New Year's Eve Party Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Bob Harris soundtracks your New Year's Eve with the finest 70s party playlist.
Bob Harris soundtracks your New Year's Eve with the finest 70s party playlist.
18:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Sounds of the 80s' BIG New Year's Eve Party!
Warm up for Big Ben with Gary Davies and two hours of the BIGGEST 80s party tunes!
Warm up for Big Ben with Gary Davies and two hours of the BIGGEST 80s party tunes!
20:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
New Year's Eve Sounds of the 90s with Owain Wyn Evans
New Year's Eve Sounds of the 90s with Owain Wyn Evans bubbling over with brilliant music!
New Year's Eve Sounds of the 90s with Owain Wyn Evans bubbling over with brilliant music!
22:00 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Fabulous New Year's Party
Join Michelle's Fabulous New Year's Party and start the new year on a glorious high.
Join Michelle's Fabulous New Year's Party and start the new year on a glorious high.
