Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Tim Rice sits in
The talented Sir Tim takes us back with music from Shirley Ellis, Matt Monro and Lulu.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Blues Playlist - Three O'Clock Blues
From old school to new cool - Radio 2 explores the best in R 'n' B sounds.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Pop Ballads
OJ Borg with perfect Pop Ballads, featuring new music and classics.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Upbeat
OJ Borg has Upbeat new music and classics to get you going and lift your mood.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki Chapman sits in for Vanessa with music, chat and a look at the day's newspapers.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Story Surgery and Fish and Chips
Sara Cox is joined by children's author and 500 Words judge Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Fearne Cotton sits in
Billy Bragg chooses the Tracks of My Years, plus the PopMaster Music Quiz.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Prisons and Bell-Ringing
Vanessa discusses prisons, overcharging at Tesco, old wives' tales and bell-ringing.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Patrick Kielty sits in
Patrick's guests are best-selling author Sophie Kinsella and Strictly dancer Brendan Cole.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Neil Gaiman
Neil drops in to discuss his new book 'Norse Mythology' and his upcoming Amazon TV series.
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—Educated Fool
The best in blues from Charles Brown, Sean Taylor, Allen Toussaint and Frankie Miller.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Mary Portas sits in
Music from across the decades alongside the most exciting new artists.
22:00
Johnnie Walker's Long Players—Series 7, Simply Red & The Verve
1/4Johnnie and David Hepworth return for a new series with two big sellers from the 1990s.
23:00
David Rodigan—Reggae Covers Special
Reggae legend David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music.
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—James Studholme
Johnnie is joined by James Studholme of Police Dog Hogan.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Jazz Playlist - Omar
Omar introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Great British Songbook
OJ Borg has the best British music new and old from UK writers and artists.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures
OJ Borg has the great songs that you may have not heard in ages!
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki Chapman sits in for Vanessa with music, chat and a look at the day's newspapers.
