Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Hugh Phillimore
Founder of the Cornbury Festival, Hugh Phillimore, shares his 70s memories.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Jazz Playlist
Jamie Cullum curates a special playlist honouring Ella Fitzgerald on her 100th birthday.
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—Marking the marathon!
V For Victory is a marathon special today as we applaud some incredible achievements!
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Mr Men and Danish Travel
Adam Hargreaves on the new Mr Men books. Plus we hear about the delights of Danish travel.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Mica Paris performs live
Mica Paris performs live, PopMaster and Roy Hudd chooses the Tracks of My Years.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Brexit and Bilge
Jeremy discusses Brexit policies, cruise liner pollution, a freak fire death and Radio 2.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Peter Kay, Bradley Walsh and Reginald D Hunter
Steve chats to Peter Kay, Bradley Walsh and Reginald D Hunter.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Tunesday!
Simon plays more of your favourite long songs after 6pm - 5 minutes or longer guaranteed!
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Evening
19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Ella Fitzgerald Night
Jamie celebrates the life of Ella Fitzgerald.
20:00
Remembering Ella
Leo Green and guests celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's golden voice, 100 years after her birth.
22:00
Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song—Episode 1
1/2Petula Clark tells the story of Ella Fitzgerald.
23:00
The Organist Entertains—Japanese Sandman
Classics for organ including Fanfare Rondeau and Rossini's Italian Girl In Algiers.
23:30
Listen to the Band—Marching and Waltzing
Frank Renton remembers Marching and Waltzing, a radio classic which ran for 40 years.
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—21/04/2017
Sara Cox plays some of the hits and rarities from the 1980s.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Folk Playlist
Mark Radcliffe's selection of folk, roots and acoustic music.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Morning Acoustic
New and older tracks unplugged and acoustic.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Wednesday Workout
Music to workout to from new music and oldies.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Words of Warmth from Jamie Cullum
Vanessa asks what product would see you rioting in the aisles if it was not on the shelves
