BBC Radio 2 Schedule
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00:00 - OJ Borg
Punderland XI: Tour De France/Bikes
This week's Punderland XI theme is all about the Tour de France and bikes!
This week's Punderland XI theme is all about the Tour de France and bikes!
03:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
90s Chill Out Mixtape, Volume 3
Kick-back on a 90s inflatable sofa to blissful bops from Massive Attack, TLC and Seal. (R)
Kick-back on a 90s inflatable sofa to blissful bops from Massive Attack, TLC and Seal. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Love Boat
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Sara Cox Breakfast Show
Olivia Rodrigo is here!
Sara is joined by one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Olivia Rodrigo!
Sara is joined by one of the biggest pop stars in the world, Olivia Rodrigo!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Good News Wednesday
Vernon shares what is making you smile on Good News Wednesday.
Vernon shares what is making you smile on Good News Wednesday.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
08/07/2026
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
DJ Spoony sits in: Midweek music to boost your mood!
DJ Spoony with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
DJ Spoony with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
08/07/2026
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: JJerome87
JJerome87 (AKA Joe from Alt-J) performs a session for Jo, featuring new tracks and a cover
JJerome87 (AKA Joe from Alt-J) performs a session for Jo, featuring new tracks and a cover
The Waterboys' Mike Scott remembers Fisherman's Blues
Acoustic sounds, and a chat with The Waterboys' Mike Scott.
Acoustic sounds, and a chat with The Waterboys' Mike Scott.
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Melvin Odoom sits in: Music Is the Answer!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Connor Phillips sits in
Connor Phillips sits in through the night from Salford, for a ‘Hipster Friday’.
Connor Phillips sits in through the night from Salford, for a ‘Hipster Friday’.
03:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
Alternative Million Sellers
Dermot plays the bestselling alternative albums of the 90s, including Oasis, REM and Moby. (R)
Dermot plays the bestselling alternative albums of the 90s, including Oasis, REM and Moby. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
Ready, set, race!
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Sara Cox Breakfast Show
Kids In A Car is back!
Sara wants your shout outs and voicenotes from the school run!
Sara wants your shout outs and voicenotes from the school run!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
What's in Vernon's Vault?
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC Archive for Vernon's Vault.
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC Archive for Vernon's Vault.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
09/07/2026
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
DJ Spoony sits in: Final Old-Skool Run of the week!
DJ Spoony plays the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
DJ Spoony plays the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
09/07/2026
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
Brandon Flowers pops by for a chat!
Brandon Flowers joins Jo for a chat about his new solo album, Thrasher!
Brandon Flowers joins Jo for a chat about his new solo album, Thrasher!
20:00 - Jo Whiley
Brandon Flowers pops by for a chat!
Brandon Flowers joins Jo for a chat about his new solo album, Thrasher!
Brandon Flowers joins Jo for a chat about his new solo album, Thrasher!
21:00 - The Country Show
Exclusive new music from Tucker Wetmore and Kassi Ashton, plus a special message from Mackenzie Carpenter!
Darius Rucker has exclusive first plays ... More >>of new music from Tucker Wetmore and Kassi Ashton!
Darius Rucker has exclusive first plays ... More >>of new music from Tucker Wetmore and Kassi Ashton!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Melvin Odoom sits in: Melv in the Mix!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
00:00 - OJ Borg
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 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Superclub special
Celebrating the superclubs that shaped dance music in the 90s! (R)
Celebrating the superclubs that shaped dance music in the 90s! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
The epic weekend warm-up!
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Sara Cox Breakfast Show
Matt Damon swings by for Sara's first Fri-Yay!
It's Fri-YAY! Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joins Sara.
It's Fri-YAY! Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joins Sara.
09:30 - Vernon Kay
Fearne Cotton's final two Tracks of My Years
Vernon finishes the week with Fearne Cotton's final two selections in Tracks of My Years.
Vernon finishes the week with Fearne Cotton's final two selections in Tracks of My Years.
12:00 - Jeremy Vine
10/07/2026
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
Clara Amfo: Funky Friday!
Clara Amfo with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Clara Amfo with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Michelle Visage
Party #201... when the working day is done, girls just wanna have fun
You're in the mood for dancing? Step inside and join Michelle's Fabulous Frid ... More >>ay party.
You're in the mood for dancing? Step inside and join Michelle's Fabulous Frid ... More >>ay party.
20:30 - Michelle Visage
Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits, Michelle's Mood is... KISS ALL THE TIME! Hits from Prince, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, Cher, Vengaboys and more
Michel ... More >>le's Mood is... KISS ALL THE TIME! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops right here
Michel ... More >>le's Mood is... KISS ALL THE TIME! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops right here
21:00 - Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco
10/07/2026
Two hours of the best uplifting disco tunes to dance and sing along to!
Two hours of the best uplifting disco tunes to dance and sing along to!
23:00 - The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny
10/07/2026
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.
00:00 - Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop
De La Soul
The NY hip-hop legends on their latest album Cabin In The Sky (R)
The NY hip-hop legends on their latest album Cabin In The Sky (R)
01:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
The Best Things In Life
Tony returns with another super soul-soaked selection of classics from across the decades
Tony returns with another super soul-soaked selection of classics from across the decades
02:00 - Pick of the Pops
1970
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1970. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1970. (R)
03:00 - Pick of the Pops
1984
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984. (R)
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984. (R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Hothouse Flowers (1990)
Hothouse Flowers performing at Glastonbury in 1990. (R)
Hothouse Flowers performing at Glastonbury in 1990. (R)
05:00 - Tracks of My Years
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones)
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones join Vernon for a special episode. (R)
Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones join Vernon for a special episode. (R)
06:00 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Good Luck Charm
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
08:00 - Dermot O'Leary
Alex Jones is joined by Al Murray
Alex Jones sits in and is joined by comedian Al Murray.
Alex Jones sits in and is joined by comedian Al Murray.
10:00 - Romesh Ranganathan
11/07/2026
Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
13:00 - Emma Willis
11/07/2026
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
2 Faced
Pop star Louise heads into Rylan's studio for a fun chat and to sing KaRYoke together.
Pop star Louise heads into Rylan's studio for a fun chat and to sing KaRYoke together.
18:00 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
11/07/2026
'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
20:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
11/07/2026
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
21:00 - Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
11/07/2026
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
22:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
11/07/2026
An hour of the best dance sounds of the 90s.
An hour of the best dance sounds of the 90s.
23:00 - Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary
90s Girls and Boys
Dermot's playlist is inspired by girls and boys, so expect some Blur, Placebo and Ash.
Dermot's playlist is inspired by girls and boys, so expect some Blur, Placebo and Ash.
00:00 - Radio 2 in the Park
Radio 2 in the Park 2026: Main Stage Mix!
Vernon Kay mixes up hits from all the amazing acts appearing at Radio 2 in the Park 2026! (R)
Vernon Kay mixes up hits from all the amazing acts appearing at Radio 2 in the Park 2026! (R)
01:00 - The Paul Gambaccini Collection
Clive Davis - The Last Record Man
Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Clive Davis, who enjoyed 50 years as a hitmaker. (R)
Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Clive Davis, who enjoyed 50 years as a hitmaker. (R)
02:00 - Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul
British Soul special
Tony celebrates the best in British soul music as part of The Music Is Black season. (R)
Tony celebrates the best in British soul music as part of The Music Is Black season. (R)
03:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Rainforest Unwinds Mix with Louis Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Hozier
Angela Griffin has music from Louis Armstrong, Mariah Carey and Hozier. ( ... More >>R)
Angela Griffin has music from Louis Armstrong, Mariah Carey and Hozier. ( ... More >>R)
04:00 - Radio 2 In Concert
Curtis Stigers (1993)
Curtis Stigers performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall in 1993. (R)
Curtis Stigers performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall in 1993. (R)
05:00 - Tracks of My Years
Sue Johnston
Actress Sue Johnston joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.
Actress Sue Johnston joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.
06:00 - Good Morning Sunday
Your Sunday morning wake up
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy every Sunday morning.
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy every Sunday morning.
09:00 - Love Songs with Michael Ball
Angela Griffin sits in
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Angela Griffin sitting in.
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Angela Griffin sitting in.
11:00 - Paddy McGuinness
12/07/2026
Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday, with The Weekest Link quiz and your Sunday Dinners
Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday, with The Weekest Link quiz and your Sunday Dinners
13:00 - Elaine Paige on Sunday
Greatest Ever Musical Moments!
Elaine shines a spotlight on a hand-picked selection of greatest ever musical moments!
Elaine shines a spotlight on a hand-picked selection of greatest ever musical moments!
15:00 - Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny
12/07/2026
Shaun has more great tracks from the 70s.
Shaun has more great tracks from the 70s.
17:00 - Pick of the Pops
1986
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1986.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1986.
18:00 - Pick of the Pops
1994
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1994.
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1994.
19:00 - Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour
12/07/2026
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
Gambo looks at the 7 Deadly Sins in Song
Gambo looks at the 7 Deadly Sins in Song.
Gambo looks at the 7 Deadly Sins in Song.
22:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
Switch Off with Jimmy Cliff, Yazoo and Shania Twain
Angela invites you to unwind and relax with a fabulously calming soundtrack.
Angela invites you to unwind and relax with a fabulously calming soundtrack.
23:00 - Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
The Poolside Unwinds Mix Vol. 2 with Chris Rea, Jessie Ware and Jamiroquai
Angela Griffin soundtracks your summer with the perfect poolside playlis ... More >>t.
Angela Griffin soundtracks your summer with the perfect poolside playlis ... More >>t.
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
Dermot's Glastonbury/Festival Sunrise Mix
Dermot plays the 90s tunes that are perfect for when you get back to your tent. (R)
Dermot plays the 90s tunes that are perfect for when you get back to your tent. (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
13/07/2026
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Sara Cox Breakfast Show
13/07/2026
Start your day the right way with Sara Cox at Breakfast on Radio 2!
Start your day the right way with Sara Cox at Breakfast on Radio 2!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
13/07/2026
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
13/07/2026
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
DJ Spoony sits in: A new 5 Seconds
DJ Spoony with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
DJ Spoony with great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
13/07/2026
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
13/07/2026
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
Shaun Keaveny sits in
Shaun Keaveny is in for Cerys with your weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
Shaun Keaveny is in for Cerys with your weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
22:00 - The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Melvin Odoom sits in: Dr Beat's locum is in the house!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
00:00 - OJ Borg
Tuesday means OJ is back
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera.
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera.
02:30 - One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg
14/07/2026
The best One Hit Wonders and the stories behind them.
The best One Hit Wonders and the stories behind them.
03:00 - Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
Pop Divas Go Dance!
Vernon celebrates the biggest pop divas of the 90s that turned to the dance floor! (R)
Vernon celebrates the biggest pop divas of the 90s that turned to the dance floor! (R)
04:00 - Owain Wyn Evans
14/07/2026
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
06:30 - The Sara Cox Breakfast Show
14/07/2026
Start your day the right way with Sara Cox at Breakfast on Radio 2!
Start your day the right way with Sara Cox at Breakfast on Radio 2!
09:30 - Vernon Kay
14/07/2026
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
14/07/2026
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
DJ Spoony sits in
DJ Spoony plays the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
DJ Spoony plays the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00 - Radio 2 Drivetime
with Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Ellie Taylor plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
19:00 - Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
14/07/2026
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
14/07/2026
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 Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum
14/07/2026
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: Rewind Selector
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.