Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sounds of the 80s — The Only Way Is Up!
Sara Cox plays some of the hits and rarities from the 1980s. The Megamix lands in 1988. (R)
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02:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2's Folk Playlist
Mark Radcliffe's selection of folk, roots and acoustic music.
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03:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2 Playlist: 90s Hits
Phil Gayle takes you on a musical journey through the 90s.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2 Playlist: Wednesday Workout
Medicine ball or glitter ball? You choose in the Wednesday Workout with Phil Gayle.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz — Your Bake Off reactions!
What did you make of the new Bake Off? Did it feel like cheating on the BBC?
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Morning
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06:30
On airThe Chris Evans Breakfast Show — Sara Cox sits in
Sara Cox sits in for Chris Evans with a fully interactive show for all the family.
Listen live (BBC Radio 2 homepage)
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09:30
Ken Bruce — Shane Filan performs live
Shane Filan performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Jeremy Vine — 30/08/2017
Jeremy Vine presents news, views and live guests.
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14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon — Melissa Cole, John Connolly
Melissa has a guide to craft beer and John discusses his Stan Laurel novel.
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17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime — Maggie O'Farrell
Award-winning novelist Maggie O'Farrell chats about her new book 'I Am, I Am, I Am'.
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Evening
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19:00
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe — 30/08/2017
The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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20:00
Jo Whiley — Vinyl Revival from The Verve
Jo has The Verve's Urban Hymns as her Vinyl Revival to celebrate it's 20th anniversary.
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22:00
A Long Walk With... — Gary Numan
4/4 Janice takes the electronic pioneer, who David Bowie praised, back to some London haunts.
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23:00
The Great American Songbook — Johnny Mercer
Leo Green focusses on lyricist, actor, singer and record company supremo Johnny Mercer. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Pick of the Pops — 1970 & 1984
We go back to 1970 and 1984. Two hours, two classic charts... but only one Gambo! (R)
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02:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2's Country Playlist
Kristian Bush introduces songs from artists featured on Radio 2's CMA Music Fest coverage.
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03:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2 Playlist: Easy
Timeless tunes to take it easy to, with Phil Gayle.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists — Radio 2 Playlist: Radio 2 Rocks
11 is just too quiet... turn it up to 12, with Phil Gayle.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz — 31/08/2017
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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