702: BBC Radio 2

Sat Aug 01
Pick of the Pops

Today 03:00 - 04:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.

Radio 2 In Concert

Today 04:00 - 05:00

The Killers performing at Cardiff International Arena in 2007. Featuring When You Were Young, Somebody Told Me, Read My Mind, All These Things That I've Done and Mr Brightside.

Tracks of My Years

Today 05:00 - 06:00

Multi award-winning rapper, entrepreneur and presenter Tinie Tempah joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked his life.

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Today 06:00 - 08:00

Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from The Searchers, Lulu and Frank Sinatra. This week, the top three comes from 1963.

Dermot O'Leary

Today 08:00 - 10:00

It's the World Cup final ofgreat TV sports themes. Also, Michelle Dockery and Laura Aikman chat about their new play Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy.

Romesh Ranganathan

Today 10:00 - 13:00

Comedian Ivo Graham joins Romesh live in the studio to chat about his current stand-up tour, Orange Crush.

Ellie Taylor

Today 13:00 - 15:00

Spend Saturday lunchtime with Ellie Taylor sitting in. Whether you're out and about or chilling at home she is standing by to speak to you and hit shuffle on your favourite music.

Rylan on Saturday

Today 15:00 - 18:00

Natasha Hamilton drops by for a spot of kaRYoke, we put the RYlexa to the test in AI or Lie and play her latest music. Plus, have Mummy Linda and Joel Corry gone viral?

Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

Today 18:00 - 20:00

The Chilled Summer Edition returns, featuring the classiest, laid-back 80s gems and guests Jo Whiley and When In Rome's Andrew Mann choosing their Top 3 chilled 80s tunes.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Today 20:00 - 21:00

Fearne's got tunes from the likes of Steps, House of Pain, East 17 and Shed Seven, and she's looking at some big Olympic moments from this week in the 90s.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Today 21:00 - 22:00

Lay a towel on the lawn, pop the sprinkler on and go back to long, lazy 90s summers, with tunes from the likes of Gabrielle, George Michael, Lighthouse Family and China Black.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Today 22:00 - 23:00

Vernon Kay soundtracks a 90s house party with music from The Prodigy, Toddy Terry, Rosie Gaines and more. We flashback to 1992 when Sesame Street got the rave treatment!

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Today 23:00 - 00:00

Welcome to Dermstock! Dermot curates the first day of his dream 90s festival including Black Grape, The Stone Roses and Oasis.

Sun Aug 02
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul

Tomorrow 00:00 - 01:00

Tony returns with a stunning selection of feelgood soul music from across the decades. Including music from Bruno Mars, Sam Cooke, Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, Flo and Stevie Wonder.

The Music Is Black: Live at the Hackney Empire

Tomorrow 01:00 - 03:00

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.

Radio 2 Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00

Angela Griffin has playlisted a perfect poolside mix, featuring Zero 7, Groove Armada and Basement Jaxx.

Radio 2 In Concert

Tomorrow 04:00 - 05:00

Blondie performing at London's Lyceum Theatre in November 1998. Featuring Hanging On The Telephone, Dreaming, Sunday Girl, Maria, One Way Or Another, Rapture and Heart Of Glass.

Tracks of My Years

Tomorrow 05:00 - 06:00

Legendary musician Phil Collins joins Vernon Kay for a special edition of Tracks Of My Years, choosing ten songs that have soundtracked his life.

Good Morning Sunday

Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00

The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad are joined by Great British Bake Off star and award winning food writer Chetna Makan to hear her Reflections.

Love Songs with Michael Ball

Tomorrow 09:00 - 11:00

Your true stories and favourite love songs... it's the one with the marriage proposal!

Paddy McGuinness

Tomorrow 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.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Tomorrow 13:00 - 15:00

We hear from some of the performers in exciting new musicals at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Plus, Dame Elaine's got lots of your favourite show tunes and requests.

Sounds of the 70s with Lulu

Tomorrow 15:00 - 17:00

Lulu lived through the 70s, from David Bowie to the Bee Gees and beyond, Lulu was there and she's bringing some of her favourite tunes and stories to share in this one-off show!

Pick of the Pops

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1982.

Pick of the Pops

Tomorrow 18:00 - 19:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.

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

Iconic Opening Songs From Classic Albums including Elvis, Adele, Madonna and Dire Straits.

Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 22:00 - 23:00

Angela Griffin has music perfect for lazy days, from Marlena Shaw, Patrice Rushen and Lauryn Hill.

Radio 2 Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Tomorrow 23:00 - 00:00

Angela Griffin has music to unwind to from Janet Jackson, Hollie Cook, Mariah Carey and more.

Mon Aug 03
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 picks his favourite alternative debut singles from the likes of Oasis, Beck and Suede.

Owain Wyn Evans

Monday 04:00 - 06:30

It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. The EMOJI game is back - Owain wants to guess your day based on EMOJIs.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Monday 06:30 - 09:30

Sara helps a listener put their unsuspecting twin to the test! Plus, Sara wants your shout outs for Kids In A Car and a fresh round of Let's Hear It For The Noise.

Vernon Kay

Monday 09:30 - 12:00

The legendary Phil Collins chooses his Tracks Of My Years this week, starting with The Beatles and Martha and The Vandellas.

Jeremy Vine

Monday 12:00 - 14:00

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

DJ Spoony

Monday 14:00 - 16:00

DJ Spoony is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Joel Dommett

Monday 16:00 - 19:00

Joel Dommett plays 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 is joined by very special guest Sharleen Spiteri from Texas to co-host the show and play some of her favourite music, ahead of headlining Radio 2 In The Park in September!

The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

Cerys's weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes!

The Good Groove with Melvin Odoom

Monday 22:00 - 00:00

Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Dr Odoom is in for Dr Beat to prescribe a perfect tune for a listener whose week hasn't got off to the best start!

Tue Aug 04
Connor Phillips

Tuesday 00:00 - 03:00

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.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00

Vernon performs a rap and mixes up the biggest and best sing-a-long house tracks from the 1990s. Huge tracks from Ultra Naté, Ce Ce Peniston, Rozalla, Byron Stingily and many more!

Owain Wyn Evans

Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30

It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Let Owain know who the legends are in your workplace.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30

Sara is joined by the biggest guests, with all sorts of fun and games, unexpected surprises and the best music from across the decades.

Vernon Kay

Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00

Two listeners take on Vernon's mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top and the legendary Phil Collins selects his next two songs in 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.

DJ Spoony

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.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Joel Dommett

Tuesday 16:00 - 19:00

Joel Dommett plays 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 hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.

The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00

Jamie talks to drummer, producer, director (and much more) Questlove about his musical beginnings, The Roots and restless creativity. Tracks from Giacomo Smith and Billie Holiday.

The Good Groove with Melvin Odoom

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 Aug 05
Connor Phillips

Wednesday 00:00 - 03:00

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.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00

Fearne's got an hour of tunes to take you back to those glorious 90s summers... with tunes from the likes of Aswad, LEN, S Club 7 and Peter Andre!

Owain Wyn Evans

Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Wednesday 06:30 - 09:30

Sara is joined by the biggest guests, with all sorts of fun and games, unexpected surprises and the best music from across the decades.

Vernon Kay

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.

Jeremy Vine

Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00

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

DJ Spoony

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.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Joel Dommett

Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00

Joel Dommett plays 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 and quality vintage songs too.

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

Mark chats to Irish duo Absolute Lilt and samples a live concert at Belfast's Ulster Hall, which is at the heart of this week's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

The Good Groove with Melvin Odoom

Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00

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

Thu Aug 06
Connor Phillips

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.

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Thursday 03:00 - 04:00

Relive the biggest garage hits of the 90s with Vernon Kay. Expect music from Double 99, Shanks & Bigfoot, Tina Moore... and more!

Owain Wyn Evans

Thursday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

Thursday 06:30 - 09:30

Sara is joined by the biggest guests, with all sorts of fun and games, unexpected surprises and the best music from across the decades.

Vernon Kay

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.

Jeremy Vine

Thursday 12:00 - 14:00

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

DJ Spoony

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.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Joel Dommett

Thursday 16:00 - 19:00

Joel Dommett plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Edith Bowman's Shiny Happy Playlist

Thursday 19:00 - 19:30

Edith Bowman brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.

Edith Bowman

Thursday 19:30 - 21:00

Edith Bowman sits in, hand-picking her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.

The Country Show with Darius Rucker

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 Melvin Odoom

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 Aug 07
Connor Phillips

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.

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Friday 03:00 - 04:00

Dermot allows Alex James, Louise Wener, Ian Broudie, Sonya Madden, Alex Kapranos, David Gray and Kylie to pick their favourite 90s bands.

Owain Wyn Evans

Friday 04:00 - 06:30

Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

The Sara Cox Breakfast Show

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.

Vernon Kay

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.

Jeremy Vine

Friday 12:00 - 14:00

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

DJ Spoony

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.

Radio 2 Drivetime with Joel Dommett

Friday 16:00 - 19:00

Joel Dommett plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.

Michelle Visage

Friday 19:00 - 20:30

Push the button and pump up the jam at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where you're a VIP.

Michelle Visage's Handbag Hits

Friday 20:30 - 21:00

Michelle's Mood is... HOLI-HOLIDAY! Come down and party at Costa Del Kitchen with Michelle.

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

Rick sits in for Shaun again, this time he's delving deep with a bit of heavy German metal and some classic Metallica...

Sat Aug 08
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop

Saturday 00:00 - 01:00

Romesh focuses on the classic 1997 record. Plus, tracks from Snoop Dogg, Naughty By Nature and Nas.

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 1982.

Pick of the Pops

Saturday 03:00 - 04:00

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1996.

Radio 2 In Concert

Saturday 04:00 - 05:00

Deacon Blue performing live at Hammersmith Odeon in 1989. Featuring Chocolate Girl, Love and Regret, Real Gone Kid, Wages Day, Sad Loved Girl, Dignity and Fergus Sings the Blues.

Tracks of My Years

Saturday 05:00 - 06:00

Radio 2's new Breakfast Show host Sara Cox joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life. Including Wham, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott and Carly Simon.

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 Los Bravos, Cher and Sam Cooke. This week, the top three comes from 1966.

Joel Dommett

Saturday 08:00 - 10:00

Joel Dommett sits in with star guests, some classic vinyl, a wedding call and The Mystery Voice. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Dermot O'Leary'.

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 Taylor sitting in. Whether you're out and about or chilling at home she is standing by to speak to you and hit shuffle on 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

Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin join Gary LIVE to celebrate 40 years of Venus and its parent album True Confessions.

Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Saturday 20:00 - 22:00

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

Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay

Saturday 22:00 - 23:00

An hour of the best Dance Sounds of the 90s.

Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary

Saturday 23:00 - 00:00

Day two of Dermot's dream 90s festival Dermstock! Sunday's line-up includes the Cure, Beck, REM and Pearl Jam.

Sun Aug 09
DJ Spoony's Selection

Sunday 00:00 - 02:00

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.