Friday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
702: BBC Radio 2
Fri Oct 16
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
Have the time of your life at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party packed with party hits.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is... BE SEEN & BE HEARD! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is here.
Friday 21:00 - 23:00
Sophie's all about the weekend with big tunes to move to in the Kitchen Disco... This week she plays Baccara, Sam Smith, Blackstreet, Pixie Lott, Avicii and some remixed Adele.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Alice Cooper joins Shaun to talk about his life in rock as part of Radio 2's celebration of Icons for National Album Day!
Sat Oct 17
Today 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh is joined by DJ and producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad, founding member of A Tribe Called Quest. Plus, tracks from Da Bush Babees, Royce Da 5'9 and namesbliss.
Today 01:00 - 02:00
Tony's back with a soul-soaked selection of back to back gems, from across the decades. Includes fabulous tracks from Kenny, Thomas, Chic, Stevie Wonder and Terri Green.
Today 02:00 - 04:00
Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for this unique celebration of Black Music in Britain at the Hackney Empire featuring the Chineke! Orchestra and the LJ Singers.
Today 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin brings you calm with The Mindful Melodies Unwinds Mix, featuring Coldplay, Kacey Musgraves and James Taylor.
Today 05:00 - 06:00
Chaka Khan joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life, ahead of her headline show in Stirling for Radio 2 In The Park 2026.
Today 06:00 - 07:00
Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from Andy Williams, Dionne Warwick and Brenda Lee. This week, the top three comes from 1965.
Today 07:00 - 08:00
Tony celebrates the iconic artists and songs that shaped the 1960s to mark 'National Album Day'.
Today 08:00 - 10:00
UB40 legend Ali Campbell joins Dermot. Plus, it is National Album Day, so lots of new vinyl. And a wedding call and The Mystery Voice.
Today 10:00 - 13:00
Romesh's Celebrity Traitors cast-mate Richard E. Grant joins him live in the studio to chat about their antics in the castle and about Richard's part in Hay Fever on the West End.
Today 13:00 - 15:00
For National Album Day Emma Willis invites over 20 Radio 2 presenters to share which music icons have inspired them. Hear from Sara Cox, Elaine Paige, Trevor Nelson and more.
Today 15:00 - 18:00
West End star and Pop Idol favourite Zoe Birkett joins Rylan for a trip down memory lane, celebrating 20 years of Pop Idol and teasing a huge announcement you won't want to miss!
Today 18:00 - 20:00
As part of the 'Icons' collection on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, it's LEGENDS ONLY as Gary celebrates the artists that defined the decade - including a British Icons Mastermix.
Today 20:00 - 22:00
In honour of National Album Day, Fearne's looking back at icons from across the genres, throughout the 90s, from Blur to Björk, from Celine to Spice Girls, from Britney to Whitney!
Today 22:00 - 23:00
Vernon mixes up a bunch of big rave tunes that were performed 'live' on Top of the Pops in the 90s. Featuring music from Snap!, Rozalla, Liquid, Artful Dodger, N-Trance & Double 99.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Dermot celebrates alternative 90s icons like Mani, Jim Bob & Fruit Bat, and Shaun Ryder and Bez. And expect some Cud, Levellers, Sleeper and The Manics.
Sun Oct 18
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
2/3. In a programme first broadcast 10 years after her death, Emeli Sandé and Mabel celebrate Amy's life and legacy. They share their favourite Amy songs and discuss how she inspired them.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 03:00
Presented as part of the pan BBC 'The Music Is Black' season in collaboration with V&A East Museum, DJ Spoony celebrates Black British Music and the people who made it.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Tony's back with another super slice of soul music from across the decades, to uplift you! Including music from Stevie Wonder, the Drifters, Shakatak, Quincy Jones and Lonnie Gordon!
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin has a playlist of soothing tunes from Simply Red, Olivia Dean and Birdy.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00
Writer, comedian and actress Meera Syal joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life, as she publishes her memoir Vigilauntie.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy, and this morning they look ahead to the Young Chorister of the Year final.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 11:00
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 13:00
Paddy's live from Salford with the Week-est Link quiz, another dose of nostalgia in his Timewarp and a moment of calmness in the Serene 15.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00
Elaine's introducing a new way to celebrate musical films on the show, in Pick of the Flicks! There are also lots of show tunes, your Break A Legs, and the latest stage news.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 17:00
A special show to mark National Album Day 2026 and its focus on 'Icons' plus Sex Pistol Steve Jones is Shaun's guest for 'My 70s'.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1978.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour'.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:00
Let Paul take you on a trip around America via song! With songs from The Monkees, Glen Campbell, John Denver and Dolly Parton.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
Float gently towards sleep with calming music from Rose Royce, Al Jarreau and Mary J. Blige.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Angela Griffin has a playlist full of spooktacular tunes, featuring America, Dusty Springfield and The Cure.
Mon Oct 19
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 celebrates the greatest movie soundtrack of the 90s - Trainspotting - with songs from Iggy Pop, Sleeper, Underworld, Blur, Pulp and Leftfield.
Monday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Monday 06:30 - 09:30
Three listeners go head-to-head in a singing competition from car parks across the UK!
Monday 09:30 - 12:00
Author, comic and actress Meera Syal picks her Tracks Of My Years this week, starting with songs by Louis Prima & Phil Harris and The Carpenters.
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
Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Monday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
Cerys welcomes American blues band GA-20 to play some songs from their latest album 'Blues Now' live on the show.
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 Oct 20
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
OJ's taking you back to 1999 with songs from the year that Ann Lee released 2 Times, plus listen to part of her chat with OJ from 2020.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
On the 35th anniversary of Orbital 1 (the Green Album)'s release, Phil and Paul Hartnoll remember the making of the seminal debut LP. Plus, Vernon plays some circular-themed tunes.
Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Jason Mohammad sitting in, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
Donny Osmond tells Sara about his upcoming UK tour, and plenty more besides! Plus, Sara celebrates another listener in Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
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 Meera Syal 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
Trevor is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00
Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo's Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Trumpeter and singer Audrey Powne is in session, playing music from her new album Bodies of Water. Jamie also has music from Louis Jordan, Eddie Harris, Kiefer and Dianne Reeves.
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Plus, Moby chooses the tracks that take him back to the dance floors of his youth in Rewind Selector.
Wed Oct 21
Wednesday 00:00 - 03:00
Phil Williams sits in through the night 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
Do you like scary mixtapes? It's a 90s Halloween fright night with Fearne!
Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30
Sharleen Spiteri pops in for a chat, and there's a training update from Owain Wyn Evans ahead of his Children in Need Challenge.
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon hears about what's making you smile on Good News Wednesday and writer, comedian and actress Meera Syal 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
Gary Davies with 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
Jo chats to Fontaines D.C. about their new album, Dopamine Chamber, and shares tracks from their special performance on Later...with Jools Holland.
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
Karine Polwart, Kris Drever and Jackie Morris from Spell Songs talk 'bird'.
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Join in with addictive guessing game Music Is the Answer.
Thu Oct 22
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
Soulful singers, dancing divas and vibrant vocals await you in this Sing-A-Long special of Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay. Music from Jocelyn Brown, Toni Braxton and more!
Thursday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Thursday 06:30 - 09:30
Katherine Ryan has a new book out, and she's here to tell us all about it, plus plenty more besides! Plus, Sara celebrates another listener in Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC archive in Vernon's Vault and Meera Syal selects two more songs in 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
Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Thursday 16:00 - 19:00
Gary Davies with 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
Jo's Thursday Theme is Mercury Prize nominees from across the over-three-decades of the prize's existence, celebrating the 2026 award's announcement this evening!
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here! Brand new exclusive music from the stars of today rubbing shoulders with all-time classics and much more besides.
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 Oct 23
Friday 00:00 - 03:00
Connor Phillips sits in 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
Guitar legends including The Stone Roses, U2 and Suede. Also, Alex from Franz Ferdinand picks his AA side.
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
Whether you're just getting up, heading home from a night shift, or you've already got the Kids In The Car, if you're on board for Breakfast, then Sara's here to keep you company.
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
Meera Syal makes her final selections for Tracks Of My Years with songs from Alanis Morissette and Elvis Presley. 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
Mark Goodier 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
You're in the mood for dancing? Step inside and join Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is...TIME TO MOVE! 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 chats to legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on the release of his new solo album, 'From The Dark'.
Sat Oct 24
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Rom welcomes east coast trio Dilated Peoples into the hall of fame, hearing all about their musical legacy. Plus, tracks from Naughty By Nature, Foxy Brown and Vince Staples.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
Join Tony every week for the best in soul!
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1978.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.
Saturday 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin invites you to explore the natural world with The Wild About Nature Unwinds Mix, featuring Seal, Tom Petty and Taylor Swift.
Saturday 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.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from The Shadows, The Rolling Stones and Helen Shapiro. This week, the top three comes from 1961.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Oscar winner Nick Park chats about his career at Aardman Animations - which gave us Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun The Sheep. Plus, a wedding call and The Mystery Voice.
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00
Romesh brings the laughs, soundtracked by great music. As well as chatting to brilliant guests, he's sharing your hilarious stories, so you can start your Saturday with a smile!
Saturday 13:00 - 15:00
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Ellie. Whether you're out and about or chilling at home, Ellie is standing by to speak to you and hit shuffle on all your favourite music.
Saturday 15:00 - 18:00
It's a Popstars reunion as Hear'Say and Liberty X join Rylan in the studio.
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00
A weekly celebration of the greatest musical decade - 'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
Jump in Vernon's time machine and travel back to 1998 with the best dance hits of the year. Expect music from Mousse T, Paul Van Dyk, MJ Cole and many more!
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Dermot gets you ready for Halloween with Bjork, Nirvana and The Cure.
Sun Oct 25
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh is hearing strange noises about the house. There's a double Going In with Mobb Deep and Pharoahe Monch plus classics from JAY-Z, Common and Mase.