Today 03:00 - 04:00
Celebrate the summer holidays with a nostalgic mix fit for 90s dance floors!
702: BBC Radio 2
Fri Aug 28
Today 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Who are you? Where are you? What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Today 06:30 - 09:30
Gary is getting ready for the weekend with Dame Harriet Walter and Beverley Knight. Plus, you choose the tunes for the All Request Half Wower!
Today 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on the mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top. Plus, novelist Cecelia Ahern makes her last two musical choices on the final day of her Tracks Of My Years.
Today 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
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
Jason Manford 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
We've got a love thing here at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where everyone's a superstar.
Today 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is... SUMMER OF LOVE! Your weekly 30 minutes of sunny nonstop bops is here.
Today 21:00 - 23:00
Sophie's got your tunes for the weekend ready to go! Martin Fry from ABC has a go on the Request Line this week and we celebrate Bee Gees in the Disco Wonderland.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Songwriter and super producer Linda Perry picks the Rock God, plus Shaun remembers Dolly Parton's rock 'n' roll legacy with her 2023 collaborations album 'Rock Star'.
Sat Aug 29
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
Rapper Rakim talks to Romesh after releasing music for the first time in 15 years. Plus, music from A Tribe Called Quest, Princess Nokia and Black Eyed Peas.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00
Tony spins more uplifting soulful gems from across the decades, including music from Barry White, Dionne Warwick, The Tramps, Ce Ce Peniston, The Four Tops, Mica Paris and Jess Edie.
Tomorrow 02:00 - 03:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.
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
Actor, presenter and comedian Les Dennis joins Vernon Kay to choose 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 The Bee Gees, Roy Orbison and The Seekers. This week, the top three comes from 1968.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 10:00
Joel Dommett sits in and is joined by author Danny Wallace to chat about his new book Henry Tudor - based on an eight-year-old Henry VIII. Plus a wedding and The Mystery Voice.
Tomorrow 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!
Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00
Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma. Whether you're out and about or chilling at home, Emma is standing by to speak to you and hit shuffle on all your favourite music.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 18:00
Rylan is joined in the studio by a very special guest for plenty of laughs, along with some useful tips for anyone cooking this weekend.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrating Barry Gibb at 80 and paying tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:00
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
Vernon lifts your spirits and takes you back in time for a real good time! Music from Sonique, Brothers in Rhythm, Phats & Small, Manix, Danny Tenaglia, Sash! and more.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Dermot curates the dance tent at his dream 90s festival Dermstock, featuring Faithless, KLF, Fatboy Slim, Moby and Altern8.
Sun Aug 30
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
8/26. Ahead of Radio 2 In The Park from Stirling this September, listen to some of the most memorable performances from the Radio 2 in the Park archives.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:00
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 02:00 - 03:00
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 03:00 - 04:00
In tribute to Dolly, originally broadcast to mark the 80th birthday of this legendary artist, her celebrity fans pay tribute to her music, her style, her legacy.
Sunday 04:00 - 05:00
Here are the band talking to presenters about their latest releases, performances and airplay on the BBC. We will also hear radio sessions recorded for Bob Harris and John Peel.
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
Soft Cell's Marc Almond joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs from his life, ahead of the release of the band's final album Danceteria.
Sunday 06:00 - 09:00
Jason Mohammad is joined by Emeli Sandé for her Reflections ahead of her set at Radio 2 In The Park in Stirling.
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
Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday morning with The Weekest Link quiz, the Kitchen Tip-Line, Paddy's Timewarp and another BIG question.
Sunday 13:00 - 15:00
Show tunes and movie songs, a run of your requests, and your Break A Legs. Plus Elaine pays tribute to the icon Dolly Parton, and remembers her friend, British actor Tim Curry.
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
Shaun remembers Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, with help from Bob Harris who interviewed Dolly for the BBC in 2023 and an archive chat from Dolly and Johnnie Walker.
Sunday 16:00 - 17:00
In tribute to Dolly Parton, another chance to enjoy the queen of country entertaining the crowds at Glastonbury in 2014.
Sunday 17:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1989.
Sunday 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1999.
Sunday 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'.
Sunday 20:00 - 22:00
As Radio 2 gears up for their trip to Stirling for Radio 2 in the Park, Gambo picks his favourite Scots... including Lulu, Lewis Capaldi, Wet Wet Wet and Rod Stewart.
Sunday 22:00 - 23:00
Music for a long Bank Holiday weekend from Aswad, TLC and Jimmy Cliff.
Sunday 23:00 - 00:00
Calming carnival vibes with Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Nancy and Rihanna.
Mon Aug 31
Monday 00:00 - 03:00
Connor Phillips sits in 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
Barry, Robin and Maurice talk about their incredible career breaking chart records, writing and performing together as brothers and helping other artists in many different genres.
Monday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Monday 06:30 - 09:30
OJ Borg is in for Sara with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
Monday 09:30 - 12:00
Making your mid-mornings memorable, Vernon's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs to weekdays. Whatever you're up to, Vern wants to hear from you - email vernon@bbc.co.uk.
Monday 12:00 - 15:00
Tony has another fast-paced soul extravaganza with fabulous music from the likes of Diana Ross, George Benson, Lionel Ritchie, Sam Cooke, The Jacksons, Toni Braxton and Jess Edie.
Monday 15:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier presents his essential selection of the finest 'billion streamers' from the past six decades of rock and pop.
Monday 18:00 - 19:00
Lewis Capaldi takes over BBC Radio 2 to share the tunes that have soundtracked his life, all by bands and artists hailing from his homeland of Scotland.
Monday 19:00 - 19:30
Edith Bowman sits in, bringing her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
Monday 19:30 - 21:00
Edith Bowman sits in with her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
A weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
Monday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Tonight Melvin plays tunes that are all five minutes in duration or longer. Long songs for a long weekend!
Tue Sep 01
Tuesday 00:00 - 03:00
Connor's sitting in for OJ and 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 03:00 - 04:00
Welcome to Dermstock! Dermot curates the first day of his dream 90s festival including Black Grape, The Stone Roses and Oasis.
Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Jason Mohammad, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
Sara's back from a week off with Mel Giedroyc in the studio. Plus, big news about Radio 2 in the Park!
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top and our guest this week on Tracks Of My Years selects their next two tracks.
Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony 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 including Vigil, Taskmaster and the return of Saturday Night Live UK!
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests.
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Plus, a musician, celebrity or listener chooses the tracks that take them back to the dance floors of their youth in Rewind Selector.
Wed Sep 02
Wednesday 00:00 - 02:30
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 02:30 - 03:00
A little taster of OJ's One Hit Wonders set for Radio 2 in the Park, and you can find out which artist will be joining OJ on stage too!
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Get ready to rock out to an hour of tunes featuring the likes of Stereophonics, Suede, Blondie and many more!
Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30
Sara is joined by Ray Winstone, alongside all her usual 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 our guest this week on Tracks Of My Years selects their next two tracks.
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony is bringing 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
American folk-pop group Tiny Habits perform a Sofa Session for Jo, including tracks from their new album 'Keepers' and a cover of a Fleetwood Mac tune!
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Join in with addictive guessing game Music Is the Answer.
Thu Sep 03
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
Dermot's pick from Radio 2's concerts and sessions including Pulp, The Cure and Blur.
Thursday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Thursday 06:30 - 09:30
Jim and Charlie from Simple Minds join Sara for a catch-up ahead of Radio 2 in the Park next weekend!
Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC archive in Vernon's Vault and our guest this week on Tracks Of My Years selects their next two tracks.
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley 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
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
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, Melvin hits the decks for The Good Groove Mix! Get in touch with the show: Text 88291 or WhatsApp 0-800-288-291.
Fri Sep 04
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
Tony's back with a soul-soaked show, absolutely jam-packed with uplifting classics. Including big hitters from Edwin Starr, Sister Sledge, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Janet Jackson.
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
Jason is in for Owain with Radio 2's Early Breakfast.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
Hugh Jackman's here for a Fri-YAY to reveal all about The Death of Robin Hood!
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
Vernon finishes the week with our guest's final two selections in Tracks of My Years and a round of our music quiz, Ten To The Top.
Friday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Friday 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony is bringing 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... WHATCHA SAY? 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 05
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh talks to Ashanti about making hip-hop hits, her UK tour and whether she's always on time. Plus, there are tracks from LL COOL J, Cristale and NWA.