Today 15:00 - 18:00
Joel will be joined in the studio with comedian Joanne McNally to talk all about her plans for Christmas and tour in 2026. And he'll catch up with Mummy Linda.
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Sat Dec 20
Today 18:00 - 20:00
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
Today 20:00 - 21:00
Get festive with Gary Davies! In our first hour, we celebrate 'Christmas, Not Christmas' - the biggest tunes from 80s Christmastime with not a mention of snow or trees or Santa!
Today 21:00 - 22:00
Get festive with Gary Davies! A full-on 80s Christmas celebration with the perfect sleigh-list of the decade's biggest and best Yuletide classics...
Today 22:00 - 00:00
From East 17, to Mariah, to Spice Girls... all your Christmas crackers are in here, with a generous snowfall of of forgotten festive 90s tunes too.
Sun Dec 21
Tomorrow 00:00 - 02:00
Jo Whiley's resident movie critic James King counts down the top twelve Christmas films of all time, as voted for by you! Which film will be given the tinsel crown?
Tomorrow 02:00 - 03:00
Vernon Kay brings you a warming mix of 90s dance music nostalgia!
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Some of the biggest names in entertainment who have worked alongside her, or have been inspired by her, all share memories of how Dame Julie Andrews has influenced their lives.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.
Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00
Actor Paul Bettany joins Gary Davies to choose his Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of his life and career to date.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad are joined by Blessing Offor to celebrate the festive season with some live Christmas music.
Tomorrow 09:00 - 11:00
Your stories, dedications and classic love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 13:00
Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday, with The Weekest Link quiz, your Sunday Dinners, and this week his good pal Peter Kay.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00
It's Elaine's 2025 Christmas Show, and it's her most Christmassy Christmas show yet, with wall-to-wall festive music from the West End, Broadway and Hollywood!
Tomorrow 15:00 - 17:00
Bob soundtracks the ultimate 70s festive playlist, and we head back to 1976 for a special 'Best of the Test' from Sir Rod Stewart!
Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1987.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1993.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 22:00
Paul plays tracks about wanting and we revisit 'and the' bands.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00
Angela Griffin invites you to snuggle up on the shortest day and longest night. With cosy tunes from the likes of Sia, Eternal, Aretha Franklin and more.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00
Angela Griffin has The Winter Solstice Unwinds Mix with Fleet Foxes, Sade, Nina Simone and more.
Mon Dec 22
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 picks his favourite slow burners from the 90s - artists who took a while to have a hit... like Alanis, Nick Cave and David Gray.
Monday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time! Today, Owain asks who is travelling the furthest on Christmas week?
Monday 06:30 - 09:30
Scott's getting festive with Hollywood stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd. Plus, the Zero Percent Club continues on the Easiest Quiz!
Monday 09:30 - 12:00
Gary Davies sits in with actor Paul Bettany picking his Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of his life and career to date.
Monday 12:00 - 14:00
Lorraine Kelly and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Monday 16:00 - 18:30
DJ Spoony gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab festive music.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Monday 19:00 - 21:00
Jo handpicks two hours of cosy tunes to wrap your presents to and get you in the mood for Christmas, plus festive readings from Kylie, The Edge, Mackenzie Crook & Rufus Wainwright!
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
Sophie Ellis Bextor tells us about her chart battle with Posh Spice. OJ remembers his hospital radio days. And Shaun Keaveny chats about announcing the death of David Bowie.
Monday 22:00 - 23:00
Hunker down with the Festive Fireplace Unwinds Mix, featuring festive firecrackers from the likes of Sigrid, Tom Odell, David Essex, and more.
Monday 23:00 - 00:00
Angela Griffin has a peaceful present wrapping playlist to keep you calm this Christmas, with songs from The Carpenters, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald and more.
Tue Dec 23
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 is heading back to 2005 for the penultimate episode of All The Fives, with songs from Inaya Day, Caesars and Daniel Powter.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
Jump into Vernon's rave time machine and party like it's 1999!
Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time! Owain asks what film do you pop on every year to get into the festive spirit?
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
She's fully defrosted, hear what happened when Scott got festive with Mariah Carey. Plus, the Zero Percent Club continues on the Easiest Quiz!
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00
Gary Davies sits in with actor Paul Bettany picking his Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of his life and career to date. Plus a festive edition of Ten To The Top.
Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00
Lorraine Kelly 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 - 18:30
DJ Spoony gets you through teatime with plenty of giggles and some fab music.
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Tuesday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
To celebrate the amazing on-air talent at Radio 2, Dermot invites Zoe Ball, Tony Blackburn & Rylan Clark to chat about their broadcasting careers at the BBC.
Tuesday 22:00 - 23:00
Angela Griffin hosts a comforting mix to warm the cockles of your heart, whatever your mood. Featuring the likes of East 17, Taylor Swift, Elton John and more.
Tuesday 23:00 - 00:00
Angela Griffin's Festive Firesides Unwinds Mix with Will Young, The Supremes and Dido.
Wed Dec 24
Wednesday 00:00 - 03:00
OJ is live through the night live 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
Dermot's alternative 90 festive playlist featuring Oasis, The Muppets, Radiohead, Dido and The Smashing Pumpkins. Plus, film buff Edith Bowman picks her double A-side.
Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Steffan Powell, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time. Owain asks about your most memorable Christmas morning.
Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30
Scott's hosting a special Big Guest Christmas Eve party with Olly Murs, Reverend Kate Bottley and live music from Remember Monday!
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00
Gary Davies sits in on Christmas Eve with Paul Bettany picking his Tracks Of My Years - ten songs from his life and career to date. Plus a festive edition of Ten To The Top.
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Lorraine Kelly and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Trevor is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Wednesday 16:00 - 18:30
DJ Spoony is driving us home for Christmas with festive fun and tunes.
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00
Just the biggest Christmas hits: Mariah, Brenda Lee, Wham!, Elton, Bublé, Ariana Grandé, Slade, Leona Lewis, Wizzard, Shakin' Stevens and many, many more!
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
Mariah's personally curated playlist and includes Christmas classics old and new from the artists who have inspired her.
Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00
Celebrated film critic James King takes us through the winter wonderland of Christmas movies.
Thu Dec 25
Thursday 00:00 - 03:00
Ellie is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera, with Wish You Were There, Up The Slip Road and Shiftfaced.
Thursday 03:00 - 04:00
OJ brings you a Christmas One Hit Wonders special, packed with festive gems as Radio 2 presenters share their favourite seasonal hits, alongside insight from Carrie and David Grant.
Thursday 04:00 - 05:00
A joyful selection of popular Christmas Carols including tracks by Johnny Cash, Elvis, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Annie Lennox and the Choir of King's College Cambridge.
Thursday 05:00 - 06:00
Kate Bottley hosts the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2025.
Thursday 06:00 - 08:00
Zoe welcomes you to Christmas morning and helps you along with the spud peeling with a musical Christmas Crooners Cracker including Perry Como, Michael Bublé and Doris Day.
Thursday 08:00 - 10:00
The Reverend Kate Bottley welcomes in Christmas morning, live on Radio 2, with merriment, good cheer and all of your festive wishes!
Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
Anneka Rice is back with her Christmas gift of Junior Choice live!
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00
Two hours of festive fun with Jane, playing classic seasonal hits for all the family and sharing funny memories and heartwarming stories of Christmases gone by!
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
Gary Davies presents the perfect feel-good lunchtime soundtrack of festive tunes and chat.
Thursday 16:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the Christmas charts from 1975, 1985 and 1995! Featuring huge hits and all-time festive favourites.
Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
Beverley Knight returns to Radio 2 to host an upbeat celebration of gospel music from the UK and Ireland, festive songs and traditional carols on Christmas evening.
Thursday 21:00 - 23:00
Trevor Nelson and the BBC Concert Orchestra return to the Royal Albert Hall in London, to celebrate Christmas in soulful style!
Thursday 23:00 - 01:00
Jo Whiley's resident movie critic James King counts down the top twelve Christmas films of all time, as voted for by you! Which film will be given the tinsel crown?
Fri Dec 26
Friday 01:00 - 03:00
Ellie is live through the night live from the Salford Riviera, with Wish You Were There, Up The Slip Road and Shiftfaced.
Friday 03:00 - 04:00
Bands who filled stadiums in the 90s, including Prodigy, Metallica & Blur. And Neil Hannon picks his favourite 90s band.
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
It's Early Breakfast with Steffan Powell, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time! We want to know: Who are you and what are you looking forward to this weekend post Xmas.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
Mark's got your Boxing Day morning sorted, in for Scott... with fun, showbiz guests and music to get you up! The Wonder Years start in 1979.
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
Gary Davies sits in with actor Paul Bettany picking his Tracks Of My Years - ten songs that tell the story of his life and career to date. Plus a festive edition of Ten To The Top.
Friday 12:00 - 14:00
In her show of Boxing Day Delights, Zoe unwraps your favourite Christmas Crooners including Barbra Streisand, Jamie Cullum, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
Friday 14:00 - 18:00
It's All Request Friday, and DJ Spoony wants to hear from you on 88291.
Friday 18:00 - 19:00
Michael Ball celebrates 40 years of Les Mis and reflects on how it changed his life.
Friday 19:00 - 20:30
Join Michelle's final Fabulous Friday of 2025 and get into the groove to party classics.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood for Boxing Day is...ROCK SING DAY! 30 minutes of non-stop rock bops!
Friday 21:00 - 23:00
Shake off that turkey slumber... Sophie's virtual dancefloor is calling! She's got party tunes from Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Sister Sledge, Coolio and Candi Staton.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Shaun looks back at the best bits of some of his biggest rock guests, including Mark Knopfler, Yungblud, Robert Plant plus Def Leppard's appearance at Radio 2 In The Park.
Sat Dec 27
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh Ranganathan shares his life-long love of hip hop.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
The musical genius discusses his finest recordings and compositions, touching on his beginnings with Motown and focusing on social issues in an America that changed as he grew up.
Saturday 02:00 - 04:00
Sophie plays everything from the Spice Girls to Stevie Nicks and from Lady Gaga to Lizzo. The party is ON!
Saturday 04:00 - 05:00
Wet Wet Wet performing live at Wembley Arena in 1995. Featuring Wishing I Was Lucky, Somewhere Somehow, Julia Says, With A Little Help From My Friends and Love Is All Around.
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Angela Griffin gets nostalgic with the reflective unwinds mix. Featuring music by Jessie Ware, Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie and more.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s, including Gene Pitney, Vanity Fare and Marvin Gaye. Featuring the top three singles from 1964.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
90s pop legend Chesney Hawkes joins Richie Anderson to chat about appearing on Escape To The Country. 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
In celebration of Elaine's 60 years in showbusiness, she joins Zoe Ball for a glittering interview about her unparalleled and varied career.
Saturday 15:00 - 18:00
Joel get's to chat with Al Murray, The Pub Landlord and talk about his extensive tour in 2026. Plus, he'll host a 2025 film & TV Couch Potatoes Special.
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00
Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00
Presented Gary Davies, the BBC Concert Orchestra return to Malta for a high-energy celebration of the greatest hits of the 80s with world-class musicians and powerhouse vocalists.
Saturday 22:00 - 00:00
Fearne's getting excited for New Year's Eve, including playing some best bits from when Ronan Keating hosted Sounds of the 90s, ahead of his big New Years Eve party on BBC One.