Today 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.
702: BBC Radio 2
Sun Aug 23
Today 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.
Today 04:00 - 05:00
Angela Griffin helps you relax and unwind this summer with Air, Minnie Riperton and Moby.
Today 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.
Today 06:00 - 09:00
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy and after Jason's appearance on Celebrity Masterchef, we're hearing all about it.
Today 09:00 - 11:00
Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning.
Today 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.
Today 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!
Today 15:00 - 17:00
Shaun plays brilliant tracks from the 70s, guest Carol Decker chooses her Top 3, Sara Cox chooses the Classic Album, and This Week In Music reflects key events of the decade.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.
Today 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.
Today 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'.
Today 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.
Today 22:00 - 23:00
Angela Griffin invites you to unwind and relax with a fabulously calming soundtrack, featuring London Grammar, Paul Simon and The Beautiful South.
Today 23:00 - 00:00
Angela Griffin has a Classical Focus Unwinds Mix, featuring orchestral versions of tracks from Stevie Nicks, Lewis Capaldi, Lana Del Rey and The Spice Girls.
Mon Aug 24
Tomorrow 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.
Tomorrow 03:00 - 04:00
Dermot's playlist is inspired by famous people immortalised in song, such as Richard III, Buddy Holly and Bob Dylan.
Tomorrow 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What is your perfect lazy day?
Tomorrow 06:30 - 09:30
Gary wants your tunes for the return of the Jukebox! Plus, journalist and author Tony Parsons swings by.
Tomorrow 09:30 - 12:00
Novelist Cecelia Ahern chooses her Tracks Of My Years this week, starting with Burl Ives and Simon & Garfunkel. Plus, two callers test their musical knowledge on Ten To The Top.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley 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 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Tomorrow 19:30 - 21:00
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
Shaun Keaveny sits in, with the weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear!
Tomorrow 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. What's the funniest topic you've argued about?
Tuesday 06:30 - 09:30
Gary is joined by musician Johnny Marr. Plus, he wants your tunes for the Jukebox. Tune in to find out today's theme!
Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on the mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top. Plus, novelist Cecelia Ahern chooses songs by Michael Jackson and Gene Kelly on day 2 of her Tracks Of My Years.
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
LA piano player and producer Kiefer chats at Love Supreme festival about his new album Memory Bomb, being taught by Kenny Burrell and how he made a beat for De La Soul.
Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00
Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Queen of Lover's Rock, Carroll Thompson, chooses the tracks that take her back to the dance floors of her 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.
Wednesday 03:00 - 04:00
Ronan's crammed in an hour of his faves including Take That, B*Witched, Vanilla Ice and many more. Also, he's picking out his favourite ever Boyzone tune!
Wednesday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Did you ever do anything naughty at school?
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.
Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on the mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top. Plus, novelist Cecelia Ahern chooses songs by Westlife and Paolo Nutini on day 3 of her Tracks Of My Years.
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
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.
Wednesday 16:00 - 19:00
Jason Manford plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
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.
Wednesday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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 27
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 the biggest selling alternative albums of the 90s, including Oasis, REM and Moby.
Thursday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Describe your week in six words or less.
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.
Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on the mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top. Plus, novelist Cecelia Ahern chooses songs by Jimmy Durante and Stevie Wonder on day 4 of her Tracks Of My Years.
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley 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 - 19:30
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Thursday 19:30 - 21:00
Jo hand-picks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Thursday 21:00 - 22:00
Josh Ross and Harleymoon Kemp join Darius in the studio to preview this weekend's Long Road Festival in Lutterworth, which also stars Maren Morris, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle.
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 28
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
Celebrate the summer holidays with a nostalgic mix fit for 90s dance floors!
Friday 04:00 - 06:30
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Who are you? Where are you? What are you looking forward to this weekend?
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.
Friday 09:30 - 12:00
Two listeners take on the mid-morning music quiz, Ten To The Top. Plus, novelist Cecelia Ahern makes her last two musical choices on the final day of her Tracks Of My Years.
Friday 12:00 - 14:00
Tina Daheley 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
We've got a love thing here at Michelle's Fabulous Friday party where everyone's a superstar.
Friday 20:30 - 21:00
Michelle's Mood is... SUMMER OF LOVE! Your weekly 30 minutes of sunny nonstop bops is here.
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.
Friday 23:00 - 00:00
Shaun curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.
Sat Aug 29
Saturday 00:00 - 01:00
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.
Saturday 01:00 - 02:00
Tony spins more uplifting soulful gems from across the decades, including music from Barry White, Dionne Warwick, The Tramps, Ce Ce Peniston, The Four Tops, Mica Paris & Jess Edie.
Saturday 02:00 - 03:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.
Saturday 03:00 - 04:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.
Saturday 04:00 - 04:30
10/26. Ahead of Radio 2 In The Park, in Stirling, Jo Whiley tells the story of the breakout song from the cult American 'brat pack' movie The Breakfast Club.
Saturday 04:30 - 05:00
4/4. In this episode Vernon Kay takes a deep dive into Oasis's iconic (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Saturday 05:00 - 06:00
Actor, presenter and comedian Les Dennis joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked his life.
Saturday 06:00 - 08:00
Tony brings you two hours of music from the best decade ever, with hits from The Bee Gees, Roy Orbison and The Seekers. This week, the top three comes from 1968.
Saturday 08:00 - 10:00
Joel Dommett sits in and is joined by author Danny Wallace to chat about his new book Henry Tudor - based on an eight-year-old Henry VIII. Plus a wedding 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
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 brings a listener dilemma to the studio for Mummy Linda and Rob Rinder to tackle - but whose advice will win out when it goes to a vote? Plus, tarot reader Patti joins Rylan.
Saturday 18:00 - 20:00
It's back! An entire show packed with extended and full-length 80s tracks.
Saturday 20:00 - 22:00
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
An hour of the best Dance Sounds of the 90s.
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
Dermot curates the dance tent at his dream 90s festival Dermstock, featuring Faithless, KLF, Fatboy Slim, Moby and Altern8.
Sun Aug 30
Sunday 00:00 - 01:00
8/26. Ahead of Radio 2 In The Park from Stirling this September, listen to some of the most memorable performances from the Radio 2 in the Park archives.
Sunday 01:00 - 02:00
Ashley Jensen asks how, in 1989, Scottish bands skyrocketed globally - from Simple Minds' chart dominance to Texas playing at the collapse of the Berlin Wall!
Sunday 02:00 - 03:00
9/26. In advance of Radio 2 In The Park visiting Stirling in September 2026, Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland.
Sunday 03:00 - 04:00
Tony's back with a soul-soaked show, absolutely jam-packed with uplifting classics. Including big hitters from Edwin Starr, Sister Sledge, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Janet Jackson.
Sunday 04:00 - 05:00
Here are the band talking to presenters about their latest releases, performances and airplay on the BBC. We will also hear radio sessions recorded for Bob Harris and John Peel.
Sunday 05:00 - 06:00
Soft Cell's Marc Almond joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs from his life, ahead of the release of the band's final album Danceteria.
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 Angela Griffin sitting in... 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
Dame Elaine is putting a pep in your step with show tunes and movie songs from right across the decades, plus there's a run of your requests, and your Break A Legs!
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 1989.
Sunday 18:00 - 19:00
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1999.
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
As Radio 2 gears up for their trip to Stirling for Radio 2 in the Park, Gambo picks his favourite Scots... including Lulu, Lewis Capaldi, Wet Wet Wet and Rod Stewart.
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 31
Monday 00:00 - 03:00
Connor Phillips sits in live from Salford with your Monday Motivation to kick-start a brand new week, plus Secret Star and This Week in Songs.