702: BBC Radio 2

Sat Oct 31
Rylan on Saturday

Today 15:00 - 18:00

Rylan is joined by Spandau Ballet legend Gary Kemp to talk about his new book on Brian Epstein and The Beatles, plus he grabs the mic for KaRYoke.

Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

Today 18:00 - 20:00

A Sounds Of The 80s Halloween Spooktacular, featuring a Siouxsie and the Banshees Mastermix and two hours of frighteningly good 80s tunes!

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Today 20:00 - 22:00

Fearne's celebrating all things spooky in the 90s, from the Demon Headmaster to The Addams Family, with two hours of killer tunes!

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Today 22:00 - 23:00

Vernon mixes up terrifyingly terrific 90s dance classics for Halloween. An hour of tunes that'll either get you raving round your living room or hiding behind the sofa!

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Today 23:00 - 00:00

Dermot plays more disturbing tunes from Tricky, Pulp, Nick Cave and Pixies.

Sun Nov 01
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00

Gary celebrates the iconic Faith album, which made George Michael a global solo superstar. Featuring every track from the album and your memories from this transformative era.

Quincy Jones: Forty Thousand Years of Funk

Tomorrow 01:00 - 02:00

This two-part documentary explores the origins and legacy of music industry heavyweight Quincy Jones.

Quincy Jones at the BBC

Tomorrow 02:00 - 03:00

A tribute to the master musician, composer, arranger, film and music producer, we hear BBC interviews covering his life and career, especially work with Sinatra and Michael Jackson.

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul

Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00

Tony Blackburn has another brilliant uplifting soul selection from across the decades. Including music from Sunburst Band, Stylistics, Nicole Henry, Sam Cooke and The Real Thing.

Radio 2 Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

Angela Griffin has the perfect playlist for the changing of the seasons, featuring Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Neil Young.

Tracks of My Years

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

Radio 2's very own Owain Wyn Evans joins Vernon to choose ten songs from his life, ahead of taking on his epic 4 Nations Cycle Challenge for Children In Need.

Good Morning Sunday

Tomorrow 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.

Love Songs with Michael Ball

Tomorrow 09:00 - 11:00

Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning.

Paddy McGuinness

Tomorrow 11:00 - 13:00

Paddy's live from Salford with your post-Halloween debrief! Plus The Weekest Link quiz, Paddy's Timewarp and the Serene 15.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00

A whole heap of show tunes and movie songs, plus a selection of your requests, your Break A Leg messages, and a favourite musical film song and scene in Pick of The Flicks!

Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny

Tomorrow 15:00 - 17:00

Nick Heyward, musician, songwriter and frontman for Haircut One Hundred is Shaun's 'My 70s' guest.

Pick of the Pops

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1969.

Pick of the Pops

Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1976.

Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour

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'.

The Paul Gambaccini Collection

Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:00

Gambo plays some of the most popular misheard lyrics, including Adele, Abba, Hendrix and REM.

Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00

Angela Griffin gets ready for Bonfire Night with tunes that snap, crackle and pop! Featuring Rod Stewart, Girls Aloud, Destiny's Child and many more.

Radio 2 Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00

Curl up for some cosy bonfire unwinding with Angela Griffin. Featuring The Bangles, James Blunt, Embrace and more.

Mon Nov 02
Richie Anderson

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.

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Monday 03:00 - 04:00

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.

Owain Wyn Evans

Monday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What song should be played when Owain hits his toughest mile?

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Monday 06:30 - 09:30

James Nelson-Joyce and Julie Graham are here to tell us about the second series of This City Is Ours. Plus, one listener kicks off a new week of Let's Hear It For The Noise.

Vernon Kay

Monday 09:30 - 12:00

Radio 2's very own Owain Wyn Evans picks his Tracks Of My Years this week ahead of taking on his epic 4 Nations Cycle Challenge for Children In Need.

Jeremy Vine

Monday 12:00 - 14:00

Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Trevor Nelson

Monday 14:00 - 16:00

Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Gary Davies

Monday 16:00 - 19:00

Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist

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.

Jo Whiley

Monday 19:30 - 21:00

Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and is joined by actor and comedian Simon Farnaby.

The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

British blues singer, songwriter and musician Dave Kelly joins Cerys to talk about his career which started in the 1960s.

The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

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 Nov 03
OJ Borg

Tuesday 00:00 - 02:30

OJ is live through the night from Salford.

One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg

Tuesday 02:30 - 03:00

OJ's celebrating 28 years since Touch & Go released Would You...? You can hear some of his chat with David Lowe from the group, plus tracks from 1998.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00

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.

Owain Wyn Evans

Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. How do you calm your pre-event jitters before a big challenge?

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30

Alexander Armstrong pops by to talk about The Tempest Stone, the latest instalment in his children's book series, Evenfall.

Vernon Kay

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 Owain Wyn Evans in today's Tracks Of My Years.

Jeremy Vine

Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00

Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Clara Amfo

Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00

Clara Amfo plays great music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Gary Davies

Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00

Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist

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.

Jo Whiley

Tuesday 19:30 - 21:00

Jo chats to James King about all the films you should be watching right now.

The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

Jamie picks out new music from Brazilian legend Joyce Moreno, rising star Emily Bear and guitarist Vilray amongst other gems. Plus, classics from Jimmy Heath and Slim Gaillard.

The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00

Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. This year's Children in Need Challenger Owain Wyn Evans, chooses the tracks that take him back, in Rewind Selector.

Wed Nov 04
OJ Borg

Wednesday 00:00 - 03:00

OJ is live through the night from Salford.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00

The 90s was full of autumnal tunes, and all the best ones are packed into this mixtape, from the likes of Macy Gray, The La's and Gabrielle.

Owain Wyn Evans

Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. It's your last chance to name Owain's bike!

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30

Cynthia Erivo joins Sara to chat about her new film Prima Facie. Plus, we check in with Owain with less than a week to go until his Children in Need challenge.

Vernon Kay

Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00

Vernon hears about what's making you smile on Good News Wednesday and we have two more song choices from Radio 2's cycling superstar Owain Wyn Evans in today's Tracks Of My Years.

Jeremy Vine

Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00

Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Trevor Nelson

Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00

Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Gary Davies

Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00

Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist

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.

Jo Whiley

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:00

Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

The best folk and acoustic music. Donovan chats about Sunshine Superman and psychedelia.

The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00

Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Join in with addictive guessing game Music Is the Answer.

Thu Nov 05
OJ Borg

Thursday 00:00 - 03:00

OJ is live through the night from Salford.

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Thursday 03:00 - 04:00

Dermot looks at the final songs played live by bands no longer with us including REM, Beastie Boys and Nirvana. Some knew it would be their last show. Others sadly didn't.

Owain Wyn Evans

Thursday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Owain will be revealing the name of his bike for the Children in Need challenge.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Thursday 06:30 - 09:30

James Blunt joins Sara in the studio, fresh from The Traitors castle and with a new album.

Vernon Kay

Thursday 09:30 - 12:00

Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC archive in Vernon's Vault and Radio 2's Owain Wyn Evans selects two more songs in Tracks Of My Years.

Jeremy Vine

Thursday 12:00 - 14:00

Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Clara Amfo

Thursday 14:00 - 16:00

Clara Amfo brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Gary Davies

Thursday 16:00 - 19:00

Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist

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.

Jo Whiley

Thursday 19:30 - 21:00

Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.

The Country Show

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.

The Good Groove with DJ Spoony

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 Nov 06
OJ Borg

Friday 00:00 - 03:00

OJ is live through the night from Salford.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Friday 03:00 - 04:00

Vernon Kay takes you on a nostalgic trip back to the 90s dance floor with music and memories to get you moving.

Owain Wyn Evans

Friday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. It's time to warm up for the weekend. What are you looking forward to?

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Friday 06:30 - 09:30

Sara celebrates Fri-YAY with a visit from Alan Cumming, followed by the All Request Half Wower.

Vernon Kay

Friday 09:30 - 12:00

Owain Wyn Evans makes his final selections for Tracks Of My Years with songs from Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. Plus, there's a final round of our music quiz, Ten To The Top.

Tina Daheley

Friday 12:00 - 14:00

Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.

Trevor Nelson

Friday 14:00 - 16:00

Trevor brings you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Gary Davies

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!

Michelle Visage

Friday 19:00 - 20:30

Come strut your funky stuff sure enough at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.

Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

Michelle's Mood is... RELEASE THE STARS! Your weekly 30 minutes of nonstop bops is here.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Kitchen Disco

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.

The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny

Friday 23:00 - 00:00

Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.

Sat Nov 07
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop

Saturday 00:00 - 01:00

Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop.

Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul

Saturday 01:00 - 02:00

Join Tony every week for the best in soul!

Pick of the Pops

Saturday 02:00 - 03:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1969.

Pick of the Pops

Saturday 03:00 - 04:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1976.

The Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

Angela Griffin has a dreamy playlist to help you drift off, with Corinne Bailey Rae, Sam Smith and Julee Cruise.

Tracks of My Years

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Songwriter and 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry joins Vernon to choose ten songs from her life, including tracks by Christina Aguilera, Kate Bush and Harry Styles.

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Saturday 06:00 - 08:00

Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from The Move, The Beatles and Dusty Springfield. This week, the top three comes from 1963.

Dermot O'Leary

Saturday 08:00 - 10:00

Radiohead's Thom Yorke, and co-creators Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett, chat about Hamlet: Hail To The Thief.

Romesh Ranganathan

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!

Ellie Taylor

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.

Rylan on Saturday

Saturday 15:00 - 18:00

Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons.

Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

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!

Festival of Remembrance 2026

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

In a special live programme for Remembrance weekend, Paddy O'Connell brings highlights from the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, reflective interviews and music.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Saturday 21:00 - 23:00

Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Saturday 23:00 - 00:00

Living legend from Livin' Joy Tameko Star joins Vernon to share her 90s memories!