Today 03:00 - 04:00
Vernon celebrates the biggest dance albums of the decade! With music from the Prodigy, the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim and more.
702: BBC Radio 2
Fri Sep 11
Today 04:00 - 06:30
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Owain is also asking for your three Ws!
Today 06:30 - 09:30
It's the best weekend of the year - Radio 2 in the Park is here, and Sara's getting excited for everything Stirling has in store.
Today 09:30 - 12:00
Radio 2 In The Park stars Lulu and Antony from Blue play in a special edition of Ten To The Top, plus there's Vernon's Vault and the final two Tracks Of My Years from Chaka Khan.
Today 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy broadcasts live from Stirling ahead of Radio 2 In the Park 2026. He discusses the big local and national news stories of the day, tries curling and meets a pipe band.
Today 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Today 16:00 - 19:00
Richie Anderson is officially kicking off the weekend with your selection of songs on All Request Friday. Pick a tune by emailing drivetime@bbc.co.uk or call 08000 2 88 2 91!
Today 19:00 - 20:30
Come strut your funky stuff sure enough at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.
Today 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is...Radio 2 in the Park! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is here!
Today 21:00 - 23:00
Sophie's back with two hours of tunes for the weekend. There's a guest spot from Appleton on the Request Line and an especially haunting Disco Wonderland!
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Evan Dando from The Lemonheads picks his Rock God, as the band return to the UK for a tour later this month.
Sat Sep 12
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
Birmingham rapper SANITY is in session at Maida Vale, performing her latest single and a cover of a hip-hop classic of her choice.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00
Tony Blackburn presents an hour of the greatest soul vibes and music to uplift your mood. Including music from Sam & Dave, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Candi Staton, Destiny's Child.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 04:00
Five inspirational people have songs written especially for them. Mark Radcliffe introduces the stories behind the songs. Deals with adult themes.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 04:30
10/26. Ahead of Radio 2 In The Park, in Stirling, Jo Whiley tells the story of the breakout song from the cult American 'brat pack' movie The Breakfast Club.
Tomorrow 04:30 - 05:00
4/4. In this episode Vernon Kay takes a deep dive into Oasis's iconic (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00
Legendary musician Phil Collins joins Vernon Kay for a special edition of Tracks Of My Years, choosing ten songs that have soundtracked his life.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 08:00
Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from Marmalade, Lulu and Zager & Evans. This week, the top three comes from 1969.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 10:00
Historian Ben Macintyre joins Dermot to talk about his new book Redwood: The Most Extraordinary Spy of the Cold War. Plus, a wedding and The Mystery Voice.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 13:00
Live from City Park in Stirling! With Edith Bowman talking to the crowds arriving for In The Park 2026.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:30
Live from Stirling 2026!
Tomorrow 13:30 - 17:00
Live from City Park in Stirling! With stage performances from Lulu, Jack Savoretti and ABC, plus Kirsten O'Brien is out and about.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 20:00
Emeli Sande and The Script live on stage from City Park in Stirling!
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:30
Our headliner ten-time Grammy Award-winner and pop culture icon Chaka Khan live from Stirling 2026!
Tomorrow 21:30 - 00:00
OJ presents the Saturday night After Party! Including a chat with headliner Chaka Khan right after her set and highlights of the whole day's stage performances.
Sun Sep 13
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
Ashley Jensen asks how, in 1989, Scottish bands skyrocketed globally - from Simple Minds' chart dominance to Texas playing at the collapse of the Berlin Wall!
Sunday 01:00 - 02:00
9/26. In advance of Radio 2 In The Park visiting Stirling in September 2026, Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland.
Sunday 02:00 - 03:00
Tony spins another hour of back-to-back, uplifting soul magic - including music from Barry White, Diana Ross, P P Arnold, Chaka Khan, Seamus Haji and the Isley Brothers.
Sunday 03:00 - 04:00
Angela Griffin transports you to the shores of the white isle with a mix of blissed-out Balearic beats from Groove Armada, Chicane, Air and Saint Etienne.
Sunday 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin provides the soothing tunes for the long drive home. Come along for the ride!
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
Queen's Roger Taylor joins Vernon to choose ten songs from his life, as he releases his new solo album, Violence Insane In A Beautiful World.
Sunday 06:00 - 09:00
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy, with uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality, alongside a great soundtrack for Sunday morning.
Sunday 09:00 - 11:00
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Angela Griffin sitting in... easy like Sunday morning.
Sunday 11:00 - 13:00
Live from City Park in Stirling! With Richie Anderson talking to the crowds as they arrive and warming up for another amazing day of exclusive live music.
Sunday 13:00 - 13:30
Glasgow superstars Deacon Blue live from Stirling 2026!
Sunday 13:30 - 14:00
Live from City Park in Stirling!
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00
Paddy and Angela have interviews with, and songs from, Appleton, Cast and Blue live on stage from City Park in Stirling!
Sunday 17:00 - 20:00
Owain talks to, and presents exclusive stage performances from James Blunt and Level 42 live from City Park in Stirling!
Sunday 20:00 - 21:30
Our Sunday headliners - one of our most successful bands, with six number one albums in the UK and all over the world, live from Stirling 2026!
Sunday 21:30 - 00:00
OJ presents the Sunday night After Party!
Mon Sep 14
Monday 00:00 - 03:00
Richie Anderson is live from Salford with your Monday Motivation to kick-start a brand new week, plus Secret Star and This Week in Songs.
Monday 03:00 - 04:00
Dermot curates the dance tent at his dream 90s festival Dermstock, featuring Faithless, KLF, Fatboy Slim, Moby and Altern8.
Monday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome to Early Breakfast. Steffan Powell sits in, featuring the Rewinder. What are your favourite retro sweets?
Monday 06:30 - 09:30
Sara has the Radio 2 In The Park debrief after an epic weekend of live music. Tune in to hear all the backstage stories and antics!
Monday 09:30 - 12:00
Queen's Roger Taylor picks his Tracks Of My Years this week, starting with Bill Haley and the Comets and Tina Turner.
Monday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Monday 16:00 - 19:00
Amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Jo Whiley presents highlights from Stirling 2026! featuring headliners Chaka Khan and Simple Minds. Plus Texas, Lulu, Jack Savoretti, ABC, Emeli Sande, The Script and Blue.
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
Shaun Keaveny sits in for Cerys Matthews and his guest is American blues singer-songwriter Seasick Steve.
Monday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Dr Beat is also on hand to prescribe a perfect tune for a listener whose week hasn't got off to the best start!
Tue Sep 15
Tuesday 00:00 - 02:30
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and the first Midnight Caller of the week.
Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00
25 years ago this week, Supermen Lovers released Starlight and OJ's celebrating it by heading back to 2001 and replaying part of his chat with Guillame Atlan.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
Summer isn't over yet... Vernon mixes up a 90s soundtrack fit for an endless summer. Expect music from Grace, Yomanda, Sash! and more.
Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What are you NOT allowed to eat in bed?
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
Sara is joined by music legend Sting. Plus, a fresh round of Let's Hear It For The Noise!
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top, and we have two more song choices from Roger Taylor in today's Tracks Of My Years.
Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
Clara Amfo is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:00
TV critic Emma Bullimore chats about all the shows you don't want to miss!
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests.
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feel-good tunes to groove and sooth your soul. Also, EastEnders royalty Tameka Empson chooses the tracks that take her back to the dance floors of her youth in Rewind Selector.
Wed Sep 16
Wednesday 00:00 - 03:00
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera and he needs your celebrity puns to build a new team. Plus, Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
On Radio 2's social media accounts, Fearne asked YOU for your 90s gig memories... well, she was inundated, and has turned the responses into this nostalgia-filled mixtape.
Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. It's time to confess the things that you've broken!
Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30
Sara is joined by the biggest guests, with all sorts of fun and games, unexpected surprises and the best music from across the decades.
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon hears about what's making you smile on Good News Wednesday and Queen's Roger Taylor makes two more selections in Tracks Of My Years.
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00
Amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Wednesday 19:30 - 21:00
Bloc Party perform a Sofa Session for Jo, including a track from their new album Anatomy of A Brief Romance, a classic and a cover!
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
Manchester group Brown Wimpenny join Mark in Salford.
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feel-good tunes to groove and sooth your soul. Join in with addictive guessing game Music Is the Answer - Ellie Brennan's voicing the clues!
Thu Sep 17
Thursday 00:00 - 03:00
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and another dial of the Midnight Caller phone.
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
The songs that tried to knock I Will Always Love You off the No 1 spot including REM, Nirvana and Radiohead.
Thursday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What have you accidentally put in the fridge?
Thursday 06:30 - 09:30
Comedian John Bishop pops in with news of a brand new telly show! Plus, Sara baffles your brain with her mind-bending wall of sound in Let's Hear It For The Noise.
Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC archive in Vernon's Vault, and Roger Taylor selects two more Tracks Of My Years.
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Thursday 16:00 - 19:00
Amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Thursday 19:30 - 21:00
Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup join Jo to chat about their new producion of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here! Country superstar Riley Green is our guest and he comes bearing gifts - exclusive music from his new album!
Thursday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Plus, Spoony hits the decks, live in the studio, for The Good Groove Mix!
Fri Sep 18
Friday 00:00 - 03:00
OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There, Midnight Caller and a huge Ravio 2 to end the week.
Friday 03:00 - 04:00
Can you keep track of all the numerical titles in this 90s dance mix, then count up a grand total at the end? Featuring music from Energy 52, 808 State, SL2, 2 Funky 2 and more!
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
Strictly is back tomorrow night! Your brand new hosts Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe are here.
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
Roger Taylor makes his final selections for Tracks Of My Years with songs from Radiohead and Sigur Ros. Plus, there's a final round of our music quiz, Ten To The Top.
Friday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Friday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Friday 16:00 - 19:00
Gary Davies is officially kicking off the weekend with your selection of songs on All Request Friday. Pick a tune by emailing drivetime@bbc.co.uk or call 08000 2 88 2 91!
Friday 19:00 - 20:30
Michelle has the key - and the secret - to her Fabulous Friday party... just step inside!
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is... GLOW UP! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is right here!
Friday 21:00 - 23:00
Two hours of the best uplifting disco tunes to dance and sing along to, hand-picked by the Disco Queen herself.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.
Sat Sep 19
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop.