Today 03:00 - 04:00
Dermot rocks out with Pearl Jam, Blur and Nirvana. Plus, Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess picks his favourite band from the 90s.
702: BBC Radio 2
Tue Aug 18
Today 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Steffan Powell sitting in, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What funny things have your little ones said?
Today 06:30 - 09:30
TV icon Su Pollard joins Sara in the studio with stories from over 50 years in show-business! Plus a new round of Let's Hear It for the Noise and Kids in a Car.
Today 09:30 - 12:00
Joel puts two listeners to the test on Ten To The Top, plus part two of Vernon's conversation with The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers on Tracks Of My Years.
Today 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy 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 plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Today 19:00 - 21:00
Featuring the very best in brass as performed by the Black Dyke Band in a programme of classics, film soundtracks and original works. Presented by Mark Radcliffe.
Today 21:00 - 22:00
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. Featuring live sessions and guests from around the world.
Today 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. American singer-songwriter Leon Bridges chooses the tracks that take him back to the dance floors of his youth in Rewind Selector.
Wed Aug 19
Tomorrow 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.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Like a sonic shot of adrenaline! Vernon gives you an Energy Blast with a playlist of uptempo 90s dance hits.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Do you have a surname that matches your job?
Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:30
Another three listeners go head-to-head in Sara's new singing competition in car parks across the UK. Plus Sara baffles your brain in a new round of Let's Hear It for the Noise.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 12:00
Joel puts two listeners to the test on the music quiz Ten To The Top. Plus it's day three of Vernon's conversation with The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers on Tracks Of My Years.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
Tomorrow 14:00 - 16:00
DJ Spoony is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 19:00
Jason Manford plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 21:00
The BBC Proms celebrates the 40th anniversary of Graceland, Paul Simon's Grammy-winning, era-defining album featuring Paul's original collaborators, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
The best folk and acoustic music. Clara Mann plays live.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Join in with addictive guessing game Music Is the Answer, featuring broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn as the 'voice of the clues'.
Thu Aug 20
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 plays his favourite remixes featuring Blur, Massive Attack and The Stone Roses. Plus, The Beta Band's Steve Mason picks his favourite 90s artist.
Thursday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Owain wants to hear your best reasons for being late.
Thursday 06:30 - 09:30
Monty Python and Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese joins Sara in the studio. Plus our daily role call of our younger listeners in Kids in a Car!
Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
Joel puts two listeners to the test on the music quiz Ten To The Top. Plus, it's day four of Vernon's conversation with The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers on Tracks Of My Years.
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy 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
Jason Manford plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
Thursday 19:00 - 21:00
The BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the musical legacy of soul legend Marvin Gaye with Baely, Cherise, Wayne Hernandez, Luke James, and Vula Malinga with the LJ Singers.
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 Aug 21
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
Sweatbands at the ready for a 90s workout-inspired show with Vernon Kay! Expect music from Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx and Paul Johnson.
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Owain is getting ready for the weekend and wants to hear your 3 Ws.
Friday 06:30 - 09:30
Power couple Matt and Emma Willis help Sara and the nation get ready for the weekend! Plus, your song choices in the All Request Half Wower.
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
DJ Spoony challenges two listeners to a round of our music quiz Ten To The Top. Plus, it's the final day of Vernon's conversation with Brandon Flowers on Tracks Of My Years.
Friday 12:00 - 14:00
Jeremy 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
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!
Friday 19:00 - 20:30
All rise and dance to the rhythm of the night at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is... ON THE BEACH! Your weekly 30 minutes of sunny nonstop bops right here.
Friday 21:00 - 23:00
The Kitchen Disco is back open for business with another two-hour fix of FEEL GOOD, this week with Sharleen Spiteri picking her favourites on the Request Line.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.
Sat Aug 22
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
Romesh welcomes the Philadelphia hip-hop group Digable Planets onto the show for a chat. Featuring music from Camp Lo, Knucks and MC Lyte.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
Tony has another super soulful selection including music from Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Jess Edie, Edwin Starr, Shalamar, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and MFSB.
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1980.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1992.
Saturday 04:00 - 05:00
A classic In Concert from Kool and the Gang performing at the Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, in 1981. Featuring Get Down On It, Ladies Night, Hollywood Swingin' and Celebration.
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Actress Sue Johnston, star of Brookside, The Royle Family, Waking The Dead and many more, joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from Ray Charles, Felice Taylor and The Supremes. This week, the top three comes from 1962.
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'.
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
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.
Saturday 15:00 - 18:00
Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons.
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00
Radio 2 in the Park stars Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross chooses his Top 3 Scottish bands - and there's a Raintown Mastermix, celebrating the band's iconic debut album.
Saturday 20:00 - 21:00
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 21:00 - 22:00
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
Can you keep track of all the numerical titles in this 90s dance mix, then count up a grand total at the end? Featuring music from Energy 52, 808 State, SL2, 2 Funky 2 and more!
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Dermot charts the headliners at the Reading Festival from 1990-99 - a time with no big screens, only cash sales, no phones, and a stellar line-up every year.
Sun Aug 23
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
4/38. Kylie's headline set from Leicester's Victoria Park. Featuring Spinning Around, In Your Eyes, Kids, The Locomotion, Padam Padam, On A Night Like This and All The Lovers.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:00
5/38. Pet Shop Boys provide the perfect finale for Radio 2 In The Park in Preston with a hit-laden set featuring Suburbia, Can You Forgive Her?, West End Girls, Go West and Being Boring.
Sunday 02:00 - 03:00
2/38. British rock legends Def Leppard headlining Sunday at Radio 2 in the Park 2025 in Chelmsford with a hit-packed set including Photograph, Hysteria, Aramageddon It and Love Bites.
Sunday 03:00 - 04:00
Tony's back with a sunny soul selection of the best feelgood vibes from across the decades. Including music from Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Jaki Graham, The Drifters and Ginuwine.
Sunday 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin helps you relax and unwind this summer with Air, Minnie Riperton and Moby.
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
Bestselling author Cecelia Ahern joins Mark Goodier to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life as she releases her latest novel, Love Unlocked.
Sunday 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.
Sunday 09:00 - 11:00
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... 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
A sensational crop of show tunes and movie songs, plus, Dame Elaine shares a selection of stories of the moments and shows that sparked your love of musical theatre!
Sunday 15:00 - 17:00
Shaun plays classic tracks from the 70s and takes us back to reminisce about artists, tracks and events of the decade.
Sunday 17:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.
Sunday 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.
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
Trumpet soloist Ambrose Akinmusire joins the BBC Concert Orchestra, his trio and conductor Miho Hazama to celebrate the centenary of Miles Davis, a true legend of the jazz world.
Sunday 22:00 - 23:00
Angela invites you to unwind and relax with a fabulously calming soundtrack.
Sunday 23:00 - 00:00
Let Angela's Unwinds Mix help soothe you and restore your balance.
Mon Aug 24
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's playlist is inspired by famous people immortalised in song, such as Richard III, Buddy Holly and Bob Dylan.
Monday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
Monday 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.
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 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
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.
Monday 16:00 - 19:00
Jason Manford plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
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.
Monday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney - The Black Keys - sit in while Cerys takes a break with a selection of their favourite blues songs.
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 25
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's taking you back 43 years to when Men Without Hats released Safety Dance, listen back to part of his chat with Ivan Doroschuk and hear more from 1983.
Tuesday 03:00 - 04:00
All the biggest dance hits from 1997, mixed up by Vernon Kay.
Tuesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
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.
Tuesday 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.
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
Jason Manford plays 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
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. Featuring live sessions and guests from around the world.
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 26
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.