
As summer approaches, from May 18 - 25, Radio 2 will be celebrating the spirit of your local community.
The local neighbourhood is the bedrock of our nation and, with your help, Radio 2 is going on a journey to its heart. We’ll be asking how well you know your neighbours and hearing the heart-warming stories of the contributions made by every-day people to their local community.
There'll also be lots going on during the week across the whole of Radio 2 (see below) and also right here on the Radio 2 website.
Monday 18 May - Friday 22 May
Jeremy VineThroughout the week, Jeremy will be addressing numerous subjects affecting local communities. On Monday, BBC Home Editor Mark Easton reveals the UK's friendliest town, while on Tuesday Jeremy talks to listeners about neighbourhood disputes.
On Wednesday, we ask; Town or Country - Which has the best sense of community? While on Thursday, Jeremy wonders if every community should have a youth club.
And on Friday, Jeremy asks whether you should be personally responsible for the pavement outside your house.
Jonny's "Love Where You Live" LockerJoin Drivetime's Sports Reporter, Jonny Saunders as he is joined 'In the Locker' by a community hero who gives up hours of their spare time to help run their local sports club.
Visit Chris' Drivetime pages
Janice LongAll week Janice speaks to established and emerging artists about their community roots.
On Monday, The King Blues play live, while on Tuesday former-Pulp star Jarvis Cocker talks about forming a band at the age of 15 that took sixteen years to make it big.
On Wednesday, Birmingham-based five-piece The Lights talk about how they enlisted the help of local neighbours and the worldwide internet community to make music, and on Thursday Janice is joined by singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti, who'll explain how constantly moving around Europe as a child influenced his take on community.
Finally, on Friday, Kid Rad tells Janice about the musical journey from his makeshift bedroom studio via community radio stations to the national stage.
Tuesday 19 May
Steve Wright In The AfternoonSteve is joined by regional reporters for his local news round-up to get the big stories from their community.
Find out more about the showWednesday 20 May
Sarah KennedySarah is joined by RAF chaplain Eleanor Rance for a special Pause For Thought in which she details her recent house move and getting to know her new neighbours.
Find out more about the showThursday 21 May
Wake Up To WoganTerry will be joined by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams for a special Pause for Thought reflecting on the importance of the local community and the value of neighbourliness.
Visit Terry's homepageFriday 22 May
Alex LesterAs part of Alex’s Feel-Good Friday feature, he’ll be hearing from listeners about the most bizarre and heart-warming favours they’ve done to help bond with their neighbours.
Find out more about the show
Claudia WinklemanClaudia discovers how you can set up a local community arts group.
Visit Claudia's homepage
Steve Wright In The AfternoonSteve is joined by Aled Jones to talk about the Radio 2 Great British Street Party.
Visit Steve's homepageSaturday 23 May
Dermot O'LearyDermot will be hearing from listeners about the most heroic thing their neighbour has done for them.
Visit Dermot's homepageSunday 24 May
Aled JonesAled will be joined by Rev. Steve Casey, pastor of Speke Baptist Church, to discuss how his church is reaching out to the local community.
Visit Aled's homepage
Steve Wright's Sunday LovesongsSteve will be reading out listeners’ dedications to, and stories about, their neighbours.
Visit Steve's homepage
Zoe Ball returns to her childhood homeAs part of the Love Where You Live campaign, Zoe travelled back to the home in which she grew up in Hounslow, West London to meet the family who currently live there.
Watch the video
"I hide behind the sofa when the doorbell rings!"Top psychologist Professor Cary Cooper has prepared a quiz to find out what kind of neighbour you are.
Are you always ready with a cup of tea, or do you hide behind the sofa when the doorbell rings?
It's Party Time!The Love Where You Live campaign culminates on Bank Holiday Monday (25 May) with The Radio 2 Great British Street Party.
From 1300 - 1600, Radio 2 will provide the soundtrack as you get together with your neighbours, perhaps for the first time, for a meet-up, party, social soiree or BBQ.
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