Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—08/04/2017
Tony Blackburn picks the 60s hits for two hours of solid gold nostalgia.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Blues Playlist
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
Downbeat new music and classics.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Upbeat
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—Sara Cox sits in
Sara Cox sits in for Chris Evans with a fully interactive show for all the family.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Simon Cowell chooses the Tracks of My Years
Simon Cowell chooses the Tracks of My Years plus the PopMaster Music Quiz.
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Afternoon
12:00
Celebrating Music's Greatest Stars—My Life In Song: Carole King
Michael Ball and Carole King discuss her life in music.
14:00
Tony Blackburn—The Magic Of Motown
The big hits, classic tracks and a sprinkling of covers to relive the spirit of Motown.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—All Request Easter!
Simon has a special All Request show for the bank holiday, playing YOUR song choices.
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—Brand new music from Eric Clapton
The best in blues including new releases from Samantha Fish and Eric Clapton with JJ Cale.
20:00
Peter Skellern Tribute with Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim Rice pays tribute to the talents of Peter Skellern who died earlier this year.
21:00
Rick Wakeman's Key to Keys—Episode 3
Rick Wakeman presents some of his favourite and notable keyboard tracks.
22:00
Bill Kenwright's Golden Years—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6Bill Kenwright presents his Golden Years with some of his favourite hits of the 50s & 60s.
23:00
Jools Holland—Folk singer Eliza Carthy is Jools' guest
Modern folk singer Eliza Carthy is Jools' guest singing live and picking favourite records
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Gary Brooker
Gary Brooker from Procol Harum shares his 70s memories.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Jazz Playlist
Jamie Cullum introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Great British Songbook
The best UK music new and old from UK writers and artists.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures
Great songs you may have not heard in ages.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Calling from a supermarket car park...
Inspired by the Broadchurch finale, Vanessa wants to know: what's the best TV show ending?



















