Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—05/08/2017
The ever youthful Mr Blackburn with two hours of toe tapping, top tunes!(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
Pop Balladry at its finest, with Phil Gayle.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Monday Motivation
Give your Monday a kick-start with some top tunes, with Phil Gayle.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Penny Smith sits in
What gets your goat? Penny asks you to share life's little annoyances that send you batty!
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Sara Cox sits in
Sara announces the line-up for BBC Children in Need Rocks the 80s.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Trevor Nelson sits in
Sharleen Spiteri of Texas chooses the Tracks of My Years plus the PopMaster Music Quiz.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Partition and Whooping Cough
Jeremy discusses Indian partition, Clarks sexism row, whooping cough and motorway learners
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Samuel L Jackson & Salma Hayek and Tom Basden & Mathew Baynton
Hollywood stars Samuel L Jackson and Salma Hayek and actors Tom Basden and Mathew Baynton.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Amol Rajan sits in with Al Gore
Former American Vice President Al Gore talks about his new film An Inconvenient Sequel.
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—Slim Harpo - the King Bee of Baton Rouge
Martin Hawkins joins Paul Jones to discuss his book on blues musician, Slim Harpo.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Ana Matronic sits in
Ana Matronic has a playlist to make you boogie, dance, get down and shake it all around!
22:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Pirate Radio at 60, Johnnie Walker Meets... The Pirates
2/3Johnnie celebrates the excitement and energy of the groundbreaking pirate radio shows.
23:00
David Rodigan—British Reggae
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—David Grant
Former Fame Academy judge and soul singer David Grant 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 British music new and old from UK writers and artists, with Phil Gayle.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures
Great songs you may have not heard in ages, sometimes for good reason, with Phil Gayle.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Penny Smith sits in
Penny Smith finds out your silver linings in what would otherwise be disastrous events!
