Today 02:00 - 03:00
3/4. Tony Blackburn takes us on his Tracks of My Years 10-song musical voyage from the offshore Pirate Radio stations Radio Caroline and Radio London to launching Radio 1 back in 1967.
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Sat Jul 27
Today 03:00 - 04:00
...Disco. Sophie whisks you off to a summer isle - with Madonna, Shapeshifters, Katy Perry + David Guetta. Get that sunshine feeling by subscribing to the Kitchen Disco in BBC Sounds!
Today 04:00 - 05:00
Talk Talk performing live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1986. Featuring Talk Talk, Life's What You Make It, Give It Up, It's My Life, I Don't Believe In You and Such A Shame.
Today 05:00 - 07:00
...Blackburn. Tony celebrates his 60 years in radio with two hours of the best music from the Summer of 1964. Including music from The Honeycombs, Chuck Berry, The Beatles and many more.
Today 07:00 - 09:00
David Baddiel joins Dermot to chat about his latest book My Family. And we have a mystery Radio 2 presenter joining us from a Park Run somewhere in the UK.
Today 09:00 - 12:00
Romesh is joined by pop superstar Perrie, live in the studio! She's here to chat all about her solo projects post-Little Mix.
Today 12:00 - 13:00
Mark Goodier presents the chart from this week in 1979. Join Mark for an hour of 'Good Times' with hit tracks and memories of the late 70s.
Today 13:00 - 14:00
Mark Goodier presents the chart from this week in 1982. We're gonna make this A Chart To Remember, with an hour of great hit throwback 80s tracks.
Today 14:00 - 17:00
Rylan gets to sing the classic hit I Think We're Alone Now in KaRYoke with pop Icon Tiffany. Plus, will mummy Linda still be singing in Rylan's kitchen?
Today 17:00 - 19:00
Paddy entertains the nation for a Saturday dinner time.
Today 19:00 - 21:00
Gary celebrates Bruce Springsteen on the Mastermix and heads back to your Best Summer, Ever: 1988!
Today 21:00 - 23:00
...Cotton. Fearne's joined by show-favourite Peter Andre sharing his 90s memories.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
In this final episode, Jeff Goldblum considers the power of Jazz to communicate and say something about ourselves and our world.
Sun Jul 28
Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00
...Vernon Kay. Vernon Kay brings the heat with the best 90s dance classics to soundtrack your summer BBQ. Expect music from The Prodigy, David Morales, K-Klass and more!
Tomorrow 01:00 - 03:00
4/4. Original Pirate DJs and Radio 2 legends, Tony Blackburn and Johnnie Walker pull no punches, as they musically battle and banter to become 'Captain of The Pirates'.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
The Verve's triumphant homecoming concert at Wigan's Haigh Hall in 1998. Featuring Space and Time, Sonnet, The Drugs Don't Work, Lucky Man and Bitter Sweet Symphony.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Gary Davies welcomes Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum who'll be entertaining us with his musical memories all week on Tracks Of My Years.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 08:00
Reverend Kate Bottley is joined by presenter and author Fern Britton to talk about her journey of faith.
Tomorrow 08:00 - 10:00
The perfect soundtrack to your Sunday morning with two hours of love songs and chat.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 12:00
OJ Borg is here to brighten your mood every Sunday morning, live from Salford.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 14:00
Elaine's got show tunes, movie songs, stage news, a Fur Baby Fan, your Break A Legs, and some picks of what look like the best musicals to see at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe!
Tomorrow 14:00 - 16:00
...Walker. Johnnie digs into the archive for a classic interview with Queen's Roger Taylor, who turns 75 this week.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 18:00
Rob chats to listeners about their run ins with creepy crawlies from scorpions, snakes and spiders. Plus Rob's Odd Jobs returns.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
This week, Tony Blackburn celebrates 60 years in radio. Having introduced Motown to British radio in 1964, Tony will mark his six decades by playing his favourite Motown hits.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 21:00
Paul plays the original versions of tracks that Elvis made international hits, from Sam Cooke, Big Mama Thornton and Ray Charles.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
...Griffin. Angela Griffin catches up with Elaine Paige, after they played tennis together for Radio 2's Let's Move It.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
...Griffin. Angela Griffin has an Unwinds Mix perfect for the Summer Holidays, with tracks from The Style Council, Donna Summer and Janet Jackson.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 02:00
OJ is live from Salford for the start of Monday, with Phil Me In, Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and The Nightshift.
Mon Jul 29
Monday 02:00 - 03:00
...with Dermot O'Leary. Dermot picks his favourite 90s US bands, including REM, Smashing Pumpkins and Belly.
Monday 03:00 - 05:30
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings! As mullets are trendy again, what do you think should be back in fashion?
Monday 05:30 - 08:30
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin and the team. Gaby keeps the tunes rolling on Maximum Music Monday.
Monday 08:30 - 11:00
Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum chooses his Tracks Of My Years all this week. Plus there's a new record and album of the week, and more Ten To The Top.
Monday 11:00 - 13:00
Jeremy showcases 21st Century Folk, a brilliant Radio 2 initiative where legends of folk write and perform songs inspired by five people who have a powerful connection to the sea.
Monday 13:00 - 15:00
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves. Scott motivates the nation with back to back tunes and plenty of shenanigans. Get involved, email scott.mills@bbc.co.uk.
Monday 15:00 - 17:30
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music. Plus, the Totally Teavoted phrase is revealed, Groove Is In The Start and Hatched, Matched and Dispatched.
Monday 17:30 - 18:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Monday 18:30 - 20:00
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes!
Monday 21:00 - 21:30
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks handpicked by Trevor.
Monday 21:30 - 23:00
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between. Play Trevor's signature game, 5 Seconds to Name and take a trip down memory lane with a song from your Musical Youth.
Monday 23:00 - 01:30
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
Tue Jul 30
Tuesday 01:30 - 02:00
OJ plays artists that were only One Hit Wonders in the UK, with more success elsewhere in the world. Want to hear your favourite One Hit Wonder on the show? Email OJ@bbc.co.uk.
Tuesday 02:00 - 03:00
Jeff Goldblum explores the connections between jazz & rock music, and how jazz has shaped the musical journeys of Bowie, Patti Smith, Sting, Elton John, Paul McCartney & others.
Tuesday 03:00 - 05:30
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings!
Tuesday 05:30 - 08:30
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin.
Tuesday 08:30 - 11:00
Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum chooses his Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's record and album of the week, and more Ten To The Top.
Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00
Jeremy showcases 21st Century Folk, a brilliant Radio 2 initiative where legends of folk write and perform songs inspired by five people who have a powerful connection to the sea.
Tuesday 13:00 - 15:00
Scott's back in the saddle for another spin class with a difference! Gold medal winning Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford MBE is put through his paces, for Radio 2's Let's Move It.
Tuesday 15:00 - 17:30
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music. Plus Totally Teavoted, the SARA Awards, Letter Getter and Hatched, Matched and Dispatched.
Tuesday 17:30 - 18:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Tuesday 18:30 - 20:00
For the Radio 2 Culture Club, Jo chats to Natalie Jamieson about the TV you don't want to miss.
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
The Bristol-based bassist Stevie Toddler runs down some musical inspirations in her Take 5. Plus music from Little Jimmy Scott, Jo Harrop and the Neil Cowley Trio.
Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks handpicked by Trevor.
Tuesday 21:30 - 23:00
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between. Play Trevor's signature game, 5 Seconds to Name and Nikka Costa is sharing her Musical Youth!
Tuesday 23:00 - 02:00
OJ is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera, with a Punderland XI, Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
Wed Jul 31
Wednesday 02:00 - 03:00
Jeff Goldblum uncovers the connections between jazz, hip-hop & other forms of dance music. Featuring contributions from De La Soul's Plug One, Robert Glasper, Yazz Ahmed & others.
Wednesday 03:00 - 05:30
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings!
Wednesday 05:30 - 08:30
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin and the team. It's The Why Workshop, and Gaby quizzes the QI Elves with more wonders and ponders, including your questions.
Wednesday 08:30 - 11:00
Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum chooses his Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's record and album of the week, and more Ten To The Top.
Wednesday 11:00 - 13:00
Jeremy showcases 21st Century Folk, a brilliant Radio 2 initiative where legends of folk write and perform songs inspired by five people who have a powerful connection to the sea.
Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves. Scott motivates the nation with back to back tunes and plenty of shenanigans. Get involved, email scott.mills@bbc.co.uk.
Wednesday 15:00 - 17:30
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music. Plus Totally Teavoted, the SARA Awards, Bunch of 5s and Hatched, Matched and Dispatched.
Wednesday 17:30 - 18:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Wednesday 18:30 - 20:00
CMAT plays a Sofa Session for Jo, including music from her Mercury-shortlisted album Crazymad, for Me and a previously unheard cover.
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00
Mark celebrates folk songwriters, to coincide with Radio 2's 21st Century Folk.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks handpicked by Trevor.
Wednesday 21:30 - 23:00
Musical icon & giant of Jazz George Benson is on the show!
Wednesday 23:00 - 02:00
OJ makes being awake fun, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Shiftfaced.
Thu Aug 01
Thursday 02:00 - 03:00
...Vernon Kay. Vernon plays a mix of pure nostalgic hits including Fatboy Slim, Basement Jaxx to Double 99. Plus, he'll be mixing CJ Bolland, Express of Sound and Wildchild on the Verntables.
Thursday 03:00 - 05:30
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings!
Thursday 05:30 - 08:30
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin. Billy Ocean's on the show and Jay Flynn returns with the quiz.
Thursday 08:30 - 11:00
Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum chooses his Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's record and album of the week, and more Ten To The Top.
Thursday 11:00 - 13:00
Jeremy showcases 21st Century Folk, a brilliant Radio 2 initiative where legends of folk write and perform songs inspired by five people who have a powerful connection to the sea.
Thursday 13:00 - 15:00
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves. Scott motivates the nation with back to back tunes and plenty of shenanigans. Get involved, email scott.mills@bbc.co.uk.
Thursday 15:00 - 17:30
Sara gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music. Plus Totally Teavoted, the SARA Awards, Alphabest and Hatched, Matched and Dispatched.
Thursday 17:30 - 18:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Thursday 18:30 - 20:00
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00
Tonight, long-time friend of the show Kacey Musgraves is re-united with Bob, the man who is the voice of her answering machine!
Thursday 21:00 - 21:30
To celebrate the start of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Trevor has put 7 songs together with a connection!
Thursday 21:30 - 23:00
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between. Play Trevor's signature game, 5Seconds to Name and take a trip down memory lane with a song from your Musical Youth.
Thursday 23:00 - 02:00
OJ officially 'unofficially' starts the weekend, with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and Ravio 2, to go big, then go home!
Fri Aug 02
Friday 02:00 - 03:00
...Cotton. By popular demand, Fearne's curated another mix of night-out bangers from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Crystal Waters and Ginuwine.
Friday 03:00 - 05:30
Welcome 'Bore Dahlings' to the Owain Wyn Evans show filled with Airdrum Anthems and your daily musings!
Friday 05:30 - 08:30
Wake up and embrace the day with Gaby Roslin and Frank Skinner!
Friday 08:30 - 11:00
Hollywood royalty-turned-jazz-superstar Jeff Goldblum chooses his final Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's record and album of the week, and more Ten To The Top.
Friday 11:00 - 13:00
Live from the Sidmouth Folk Festival as part of 21st Century Folk on Radio 2. Legends of folk write and perform songs inspired by five people with a powerful connection to the sea.
Friday 13:00 - 14:30
Give your afternoon the boost it deserves. Scott motivates the nation with back to back tunes and plenty of shenanigans. Get involved, email scott.mills@bbc.co.uk.
Friday 14:30 - 15:00
Starting in 1980 and working through the years, with 30 minutes of top tunes picked by Scott.
Friday 15:00 - 18:00
It's All Request Friday and Sara wants to hear from you on 88291 or sara.cox@bbc.co.uk.
Friday 18:00 - 19:30
Shake your booty at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party packed with classic party tunes.
Friday 19:30 - 20:00
Michelle's Mood is...VAY-CAY SLAY! Your weekly 30 minutes of non-stop summer holiday bops.
Friday 20:00 - 22:00
DJ Spoony celebrates the 30th Anniversary of UK Garage, live from the Royal Albert Hall. Featuring the Ignition Orchestra with Elisabeth Troy, Shola Ama and Lifford.
Friday 22:00 - 23:00
Johnnie curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
...Love of Hip Hop. 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.
Sat Aug 03
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
2/6. Join the amazing Hannah Dasher - surely Dolly Parton's long lost niece! - for the first of five programmes from the biggest country music festival in the world!
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
3/6. Join Brittney Spencer - as heard on Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album - for an hour of highlights from the biggest country music festival in the world: the 2024 CMA Music Festival!
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
...Griffin. Trouble Sleeping? Angela Griffin provides a playlist of songs for you to nod off to. Featuring Bill Withers, David Bowie and Arlo Parks and more.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
...Disco. One hour of the best uplifting disco tunes to dance and singalong to, handpicked by the Disco Queen herself.
Saturday 04:00 - 05:00
Paul Young performing live in concert at Wolverhampton Civic Hall in 1997. Featuring Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home), Love of the Common People and Every Time You Go Away.
Saturday 05:00 - 07:00
...Blackburn. Two hours of the very best selection of music from the 1960s, presented by Tony Blackburn. Including music from Dion, Judy Clay and The Swinging Blue Jeans.
Saturday 07:00 - 09:00
Which Radio 2 presenter is doing a Park Run this weekend?
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
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 12:00 - 13:00
Mark Goodier presents the best selling singles from this week in 1987. Who was charting in this week, 37 years ago?
Saturday 13:00 - 14:00
Mark Goodier presents the best selling singles from this week in 1996. Come along and dance the 'Macarena' in this hour of late 90s charting hits.
Saturday 14:00 - 17:00
K Klass pop in to talk about festivals and sing their huge dance hit Let Me Show You with Rylan in KaRYoke. Plus, Rylan gives away boarding passes for Rylan Air Flight number 88291.
Saturday 17:00 - 19:00
Liza entertains the nation for a Saturday dinner time.
Saturday 19:00 - 21:00
A weekly celebration of the greatest musical decade - If you were there, you'd know...and if you weren't, pay attention!
Saturday 21:00 - 22:00
...Cotton. Join Fearne for a nostalgia drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
...Cotton. Join Fearne for a nostalgia drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
1/6. Ben Earle presents a celebration of the African-American involvement in Country music, a celebration that focusses on artists young and old, contemporary and classic.