BBC Radio 2's programmes
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00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
Rakim
The New York rapper AKA the God M.C. joins Romesh.
The New York rapper AKA the God M.C. joins Romesh.
01:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Class of 84, Tina Turner – Private Dancer
Gary Davies celebrates Tina Turner's Private Dancer - the comeback album of the decade.
Gary Davies celebrates Tina Turner's Private Dancer - the comeback album of the decade.
01:30 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Class of 84, Bruce Springsteen – Born In The USA
5/6 Gary Davies looks back at the album that made Bruce Springsteen a global star.
5/6 Gary Davies looks back at the album that made Bruce Springsteen a global star.
02:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Class of 84, Prince - Purple Rain
1/6 Trevor Nelson remembers the album that turned Prince into a worldwide star.
1/6 Trevor Nelson remembers the album that turned Prince into a worldwide star.
02:30 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Class of 84, Sade - Diamond Life
3/6 Trevor Nelson remembers this debut album by a British group that achieved global success.
3/6 Trevor Nelson remembers this debut album by a British group that achieved global success.
03:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Vernon Kay chooses some big tunes!
It's Vernon Kay's turn to play Dancefloor Fillers on the Kitchen Disco Request Line! (R)
It's Vernon Kay's turn to play Dancefloor Fillers on the Kitchen Disco Request Line! (R)
04:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Club Chill Unwinds Mix
Euphoric Downtempo Dance Music from Roger Sanchez, The Blessed Madonna and Fatboy Slim.
Euphoric Downtempo Dance Music from Roger Sanchez, The Blessed Madonna and Fatboy Slim.
05:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Dire Straits (1978) / Climax Blues Band (1980)
A classic In Concert double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre in London.
A classic In Concert double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre in London.
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Tony's The One
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
Pamela Anderson joins Dermot in the studio!
90s icon Pamela Anderson joins Dermot to chat about her new movie The Last Showgirl.
90s icon Pamela Anderson joins Dermot to chat about her new movie The Last Showgirl.
Josh Widdicombe sits in, with actor and presenter Siobhan McSweeney
Josh sits in for Romesh, joined by actor and presenter Siobhan McSweeney.
Josh sits in for Romesh, joined by actor and presenter Siobhan McSweeney.
13:00 - Pick of the Pops
1982
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1982.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1982.
14:00 - Pick of the Pops
1996
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.
15:00 - Rylan On Saturday
Richie Anderson sits in
Richie sits in for Rylan and gets to find out where you've seen Sally this week.
Richie sits in for Rylan and gets to find out where you've seen Sally this week.
18:00 - Liza Tarbuck
15/02/2025
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
EastEnders at 40 - with Shane Richie!
Gary celebrates 40 years of EastEnders with guest Shane Richie aka Alfie Moon!
Gary celebrates 40 years of EastEnders with guest Shane Richie aka Alfie Moon!
22:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
Blue Peter REUNION!
Blue Peter's Konnie Huq, Diane Louise Jordan and Abby Cook join Fearne in the studio!
Blue Peter's Konnie Huq, Diane Louise Jordan and Abby Cook join Fearne in the studio!
00:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Smokey Robinson at the BBC
Marking the 85th birthday of William 'Smokey' Robinson Jr with his BBC appearances.
Marking the 85th birthday of William 'Smokey' Robinson Jr with his BBC appearances.
01:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Beefy Basslines
Vernon mixes up the biggest, beefiest basslines to take you back to your 90s party days!
Vernon mixes up the biggest, beefiest basslines to take you back to your 90s party days!
02:00 - Around The Piano with Tom Odell
The 2000s
Around The Piano With Tom Odell; a personal exploration of the piano during the 2000s. (R)
Around The Piano With Tom Odell; a personal exploration of the piano during the 2000s. (R)
03:00 - 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. ( ... More >>R)
Angela Griffin gets nostalgic with the reflective unwinds mix. ( ... More >>R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
World Party (1993)
Karl Wallinger's World Party performing live in concert at Brixton Academy in 1993. (R)
Karl Wallinger's World Party performing live in concert at Brixton Academy in 1993. (R)
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
Dame Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley picks her ten-song journey in Tracks of My Years. (R)
Joanna Lumley picks her ten-song journey in Tracks of My Years. (R)
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
George Webster
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad are joined by TV presenter George Webster.
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad are joined by TV presenter George Webster.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
And all my life I prayed for someone like you....
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
Tales of the tour... and Valentine's musings
Paddy's live from Salford for your Sunday morning as he unpacks his past week on tour.
Paddy's live from Salford for your Sunday morning as he unpacks his past week on tour.
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Michelle Visage sits in
Michelle presents show tunes and the latest news from stage and screen.
Michelle presents show tunes and the latest news from stage and screen.
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Long Train Runnin'...
Bob's got a classic 70s performance from The Doobie Brothers for ‘The Best of the Test’.
Bob's got a classic 70s performance from The Doobie Brothers for ‘The Best of the Test’.
17:00 - Rob Beckett
Naming No Names
Touchy Subject, 'Too Old For That', celeb encounters, random nights and more!
Touchy Subject, 'Too Old For That', celeb encounters, random nights and more!
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
Cracklin' Tony
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
# 57 Happy/Sad
Paul picks the tracks to cheer you up and then make you sad again!
Paul picks the tracks to cheer you up and then make you sad again!
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Valentine's Unwinding with Boyzone, Mariah Carey and Myles Smith
Join Angela Griffin for an evening of self-love and self-care.
Join Angela Griffin for an evening of self-love and self-care.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Love Songs Unwinds Mix
Angela Griffin's Love Songs Unwinds Mix with David Gray, Roberta Flack and Savage Garden.
Angela Griffin's Love Songs Unwinds Mix with David Gray, Roberta Flack and Savage Garden.
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
90s Grammy Winners
Alternative 90s artists who won big at the Grammys, including REM, U2, Alanis & Beck.
Alternative 90s artists who won big at the Grammys, including REM, U2, Alanis & Beck.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
17/02/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Watch out Walford, Rylan's about!
EastEnders are celebrating 40 years on screen... Scott's sent Rylan down to the set!
EastEnders are celebrating 40 years on screen... Scott's sent Rylan down to the set!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's in Vernon's vault today?
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!
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Natasha Bedingfield - Chat & Full Set
Natasha Bedingfield kicks off week 3 of Radio 2 Piano Room Month live from BBC Maida Vale.
Natasha Bedingfield kicks off week 3 of Radio 2 Piano Room Month live from BBC Maida Vale.
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 - Trevor Nelson
17/02/2025
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
17/02/2025
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
17/02/2025
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
Jo chats to The Dare!
Jo catches up with new artist, NYC producer and Charli xcx collaborator The Dare.
Jo catches up with new artist, NYC producer and Charli xcx collaborator The Dare.
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Natasha Bedingfield - Full Set
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
The very best in blues music in all shapes and sizes!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Dr Beat wants to prescribe a tune for YOU!
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
Phil Williams sits in
Phil is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
Phil is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1982
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1982.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1982.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
18/02/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Will you make it onto the Good Morning Minute?!
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
Vernon brings the big tunes!
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!
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Deacon Blue - Chat & Full Set
Deacon Blue perform live for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month, live from BBC Maida Vale.
Deacon Blue perform live for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month, live from BBC Maida Vale.
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 - Trevor Nelson
18/02/2025
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
18/02/2025
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
18/02/2025
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
TV critic Emma Bullimore reviews The White Lotus
Jo chats to Emma Bullimore about the TV you won’t want to miss.
Jo chats to Emma Bullimore about the TV you won’t want to miss.
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Deacon Blue - Full Set
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
21:00 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
18/02/2025
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
EastEnders star Diane Parrish is the 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
Phil Williams sits in
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
1996
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
19/02/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Time for a Wednesday Mystery Guest!
Scott knows nothing... there's a mystery guest arriving in the studio. But who is it?!
Scott knows nothing... there's a mystery guest arriving in the studio. But who is it?!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Do you have good news? its Wednesday!
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!
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Chesney Hawkes - Chat & Full Set
Chesney Hawkes performs for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month, live from BBC Maida Vale.
Chesney Hawkes performs for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month, live from BBC Maida Vale.
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 - Trevor Nelson
19/02/2025
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
19/02/2025
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
19/02/2025
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
An evening in with the Manic Street Preachers!
Jo is joined by Nicky Wire and James Dean Bradfield to co-host the show.
Jo is joined by Nicky Wire and James Dean Bradfield to co-host the show.
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Chesney Hawkes - Full Set
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
19/02/2025
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
Can you crack Spoony's guessing game Music Is The Answer?!
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
Phil Williams sits in
Phil makes being awake fun, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
Phil makes being awake fun, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
I'm So In Love With You
Vernon curates the perfect 90s dance mix for all you lovers out there this Valentine's. (R)
Vernon curates the perfect 90s dance mix for all you lovers out there this Valentine's. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
20/02/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Robert De Niro's waiting...
Scott's got another big guest, chatting to Robert De Niro about his first ever TV series.
Scott's got another big guest, chatting to Robert De Niro about his first ever TV series.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Who's up for Ten To The Top?
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!
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Kate Hudson - Chat & Full Set
Hollywood star Kate Hudson performs live from Maida Vale for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month.
Hollywood star Kate Hudson performs live from Maida Vale for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month.
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 - Trevor Nelson
20/02/2025
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
20/02/2025
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
20/02/2025
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
20/02/2025
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.
20:45 - Radio 2's Piano Room
Kate Hudson - Full Set
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
21:00 - The Country Show with Bob Harris
20/02/2025
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.
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
Student Union Jukebox!
Dermot plays tracks from his Student Union days including Terrorvision, Lush & Menswear. (R)
Dermot plays tracks from his Student Union days including Terrorvision, Lush & Menswear. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
21/02/2025
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Big Guest Friday with Jade and Stephen Graham!
Jade is co-hosting with Scott for Big Guest Friday, and Stephen Graham is popping in.
Jade is co-hosting with Scott for Big Guest Friday, and Stephen Graham is popping in.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
It's the best of the week!
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!
11:25 - Radio 2's Piano Room
21/02/2025
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
The Radio 2 Piano Room 2025.
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 - Trevor Nelson
21/02/2025
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
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 #132...born to be alive!
Ain't no dancing on your own at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party... get down and boogie!
Ain't no dancing on your own at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party... get down and boogie!
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is...TO THE MOON! Bananarama, Will Smith, Nick Minaj, Rupaul and more
Michelle's Mood is... TO THE ... More >>MOON! Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops is right here
Michelle's Mood is... TO THE ... More >>MOON! Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops is right here
21:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Fashion Beats...
Strut your stuff to music from Little Mix, Madonna and Electric Six!
Strut your stuff to music from Little Mix, Madonna and Electric Six!
22:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Positivity Special!
Sophie spins Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield & Prince in her weekly party playlist! (R)
Sophie spins Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield & Prince in her weekly party playlist! (R)
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
21/02/2025
Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.
Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.