BBC Radio 2's programmes
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00:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Stevie Wonder at the BBC
The musical genius discusses his finest songs, beginnings at Motown and career highlights.
The musical genius discusses his finest songs, beginnings at Motown and career highlights.
Eurodance Galore
Take a trip across the continent with Vernon's mix of 90s eurodance hits!
Take a trip across the continent with Vernon's mix of 90s eurodance hits!
02:00 - Radio 2 Loves Brass!
Top Brass, Episode 2
2/4 Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. (R)
2/4 Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. (R)
03:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Poptastic Unwinds Mix with Wham, Abba and Take That
Angela Griffin’s Pop Unwinds Mix with Wham, Abba and Take That.
Angela Griffin’s Pop Unwinds Mix with Wham, Abba and Take That.
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Van Morrison (1987)
Van Morrison performing live at Glastonbury in 1987.
Van Morrison performing live at Glastonbury in 1987.
05:00 - Tracks Of My Years
Pete Tong
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Martha Collison
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad speak to Martha Collison about faith & food!
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad speak to Martha Collison about faith & food!
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
Angela Griffin sits in
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
Shaken, Not Stirred
Paddy McGuinness is joined by a very special 007 guest.
Paddy McGuinness is joined by a very special 007 guest.
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Broadway, Break A Legs, and VE DAY 80
Elaine's talking about Broadway and VE DAY 80, plus there's all your favourite show tunes!
Elaine's talking about Broadway and VE DAY 80, plus there's all your favourite show tunes!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Fanfare For the Common Man!
Bob's got an archive chat with Greg Lake from ELP for his Best of the Test.
Bob's got an archive chat with Greg Lake from ELP for his Best of the Test.
17:00 - Pick of the Pops
1967
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1967.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1967.
18:00 - Pick of the Pops
1979
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
11/05/2025
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 - Vernon Kay
VE Day 80 – A Swinging Celebration
Vernon Kay is your host for this special concert from the Alexandra Palace Theatre.
Vernon Kay is your host for this special concert from the Alexandra Palace Theatre.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Hit Reset with The Corrs, Groove Armada and Tracy Chapman
Angela Griffin invites you to hit reset for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Angela Griffin invites you to hit reset for Mental Health Awareness Week.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Uplifting Unwinds Mix with The Pretenders, Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
Angela Griffin hosts an uplifting mix to raise your spirits, whatever yo ... More >>ur mood.
Angela Griffin hosts an uplifting mix to raise your spirits, whatever yo ... More >>ur mood.
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
How Did These 90s Classics Not Chart?
Dermot looks at classics from the 90s which didn't chart - including REM, Blur & The Verve
Dermot looks at classics from the 90s which didn't chart - including REM, Blur & The Verve
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Wedding Bells
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show, live from Cardiff.
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show, live from Cardiff.
06:30 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show
Let the Eurovision Song Contest begin...
Scott's kicking off a week in Switzerland, as the Eurovision Song Contest begins!
Scott's kicking off a week in Switzerland, as the Eurovision Song Contest begins!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
12/05/2025
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
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 - Sara Cox
12/05/2025
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
12/05/2025
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 latest releases
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.
21:00 - The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews
Jerron Paxton calls in
American blues multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton calls in from the road!
American blues multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton calls in from the road!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Dr Beat is back!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
13/05/2025
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
Australia!
This week, OJ's taking you across the world to Australia and the artists with one UK hit.
This week, OJ's taking you across the world to Australia and the artists with one UK hit.
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1967
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1967. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1967. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
13/05/2025
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
Live from Basel!
Scott's in Switzerland with Richie, getting ready for Eurovision's first Semi Final.
Scott's in Switzerland with Richie, getting ready for Eurovision's first Semi Final.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's in Vernon's Vault today?
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years.
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
13/05/2025
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
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 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great 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!
19:30 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
20:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
Eurovision 2025 - Semi-Final 1
Sara and Richie are live from Basel, Switzerland for the first Eurovision semi-final.
Sara and Richie are live from Basel, Switzerland for the first Eurovision semi-final.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Lonnie Jordan of War is the Rewind Selector!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Phil Williams sits in
Phil s live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
Phil s live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1979
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
14/05/2025
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
Getting the Eurovision Semi Final goss...
Scott's live from Basel with all the backstage news from Eurovision's first Semi Final.
Scott's live from Basel with all the backstage news from Eurovision's first Semi Final.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Vernon brings the big tunes!
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years all week
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
14/05/2025
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
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 - Sara Cox
14/05/2025
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
14/05/2025
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: Skunk Anansie!
Skunk Anansie play a Sofa Session for Jo, including songs from their new album and a cover
Skunk Anansie play a Sofa Session for Jo, including songs from their new album and a cover
21:00 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe
14/05/2025
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
Play along with guessing game Music Is the Answer!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
15/05/2025
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Out Of This World
Get ready for lift off as Vernon takes you on an out of this world trip back to the 90s! (R)
Get ready for lift off as Vernon takes you on an out of this world trip back to the 90s! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
15/05/2025
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
Live from Basel with Vincent Gross!
Scott's catching up with Swiss celebrity and show favourite Vincent Gross!
Scott's catching up with Swiss celebrity and show favourite Vincent Gross!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Who's up for Ten To The Top?
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years.
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
15/05/2025
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
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 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great 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!
19:30 - Sara Cox
OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
OJ Borg sits in for Sara Cox and will be playing lots of great music.
20:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
Eurovision 2025 - Semi-Final 2
Sara and Richie are live from Basel, Switzerland for the second Eurovision semi-final.
Sara and Richie are live from Basel, Switzerland for the second Eurovision semi-final.
22:15 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Spoony takes to the decks live for The Good Groove Mix!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soulgems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soulgems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Conor Phillips sits in
Conor is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
Conor is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
70s Sampled
Classic 70s songs sampled by the likes of Eminem, Fatboy Slim and Portishead. (R)
Classic 70s songs sampled by the likes of Eminem, Fatboy Slim and Portishead. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
16/05/2025
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
Eurovision Big Guest Friday live from Basel!
Scott's live in Basel with Graham Norton, Conchita Wurst and Remember Monday!
Scott's live in Basel with Graham Norton, Conchita Wurst and Remember Monday!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Pete Tong Chooses his final Tracks of My Years
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his final Tracks Of My Years.
Radio 1 presenter and dance music legend Pete Tong chooses his final Tracks Of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
16/05/2025
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
Funky 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.
16:00 - Sara Cox
All Request Friday
It's All Request Friday, and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291 or sara.cox@bbc.co.uk
It's All Request Friday, and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291 or sara.cox@bbc.co.uk
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #143...we're all in this together!
Come feel might real at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where we're all in this together.
Come feel might real at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where we're all in this together.
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is... SHINE ON! Party tunes from Rihanna, LeAnn Rimes, Katrina and the Waves, Bob Marley and more
Y ... More >>our weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops and Michelle's Mood is... SHINE ON! Be that star!
Y ... More >>our weekly 30 minutes of non-stop bops and Michelle's Mood is... SHINE ON! Be that star!
21:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Eurovision Kitchen Disco!
Sophie's on the decks, and she's throwing the Ultimate Eurovision Kitchen Disco Party!
Sophie's on the decks, and she's throwing the Ultimate Eurovision Kitchen Disco Party!
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
Celebrating 40 years of Brothers in Arms - a Rock Show special with Mark Knopfler
Shaun chats to Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler about 40 years of Brot ... More >>hers in Arms.
Shaun chats to Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler about 40 years of Brot ... More >>hers in Arms.
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop
Sophie Hunter 321
Romesh gets to know the breakout rapper.
Romesh gets to know the breakout rapper.
01:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris
Pete Townshend at the BBC
Key moments from one of our greatest rockers, still playing live at 80, as told on the BBC
Key moments from one of our greatest rockers, still playing live at 80, as told on the BBC
02:00 -
03:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
Sing Along to Sophie's Tunes
Sophie's got disco anthems and dancefloor fillers aplenty: Kylie, Madonna, Busted + more.
Sophie's got disco anthems and dancefloor fillers aplenty: Kylie, Madonna, Busted + more.
04:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
Dire Straits (1978) / Climax Blues Band (1980)
A classic In Concert double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre in London. (R)
A classic In Concert double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre in London. (R)
05:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Eurovision Ballads Unwinds Mix
Angela Griffin gets in her feelings with a playlist of Eurovision ballads. (R)
Angela Griffin gets in her feelings with a playlist of Eurovision ballads. (R)
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Boom Bang A Bang
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
Bear Grylls joins Dermot in the studio
Bear Grylls joins Dermot. And it's Eurovision!
Bear Grylls joins Dermot. And it's Eurovision!
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
With Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
Mel and Sue join Rom live in the studio to chat about their new podcast!
Mel and Sue join Rom live in the studio to chat about their new podcast!
13:00 - Zoe Ball
17/05/2025
Zoe Ball with the best songs and chat for a Saturday.
Zoe Ball with the best songs and chat for a Saturday.
15:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
Radio 2's Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song with Michelle Visage
Michelle hosts a special countdown to reveal 'Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurov ... More >>ision Song'. (R)
Michelle hosts a special countdown to reveal 'Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurov ... More >>ision Song'. (R)
17:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
All Request Eurovision with Owain Wyn Evans
Owain keeps the excitement going as we head to the Grand Final!
Owain keeps the excitement going as we head to the Grand Final!
20:00 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
Eurovision Grand Final with Scott and Rylan
Scott Mills & Rylan are live from Basel, Switzerland for the Eurovision Grand Final 2025.
Scott Mills & Rylan are live from Basel, Switzerland for the Eurovision Grand Final 2025.
23:30 - Radio 2 Loves Eurovision!
Richie Anderson's Eurovision After Party
Richie keeps the party going and the music moving in a special Eurovision After Party!
Richie keeps the party going and the music moving in a special Eurovision After Party!
