Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—09/12/2017
Who better than Tony Blackburn to spin the hits from the Swingin' Sixties? Tune in!(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Blues Playlist
This week's playlist is some of the best blues from 2017.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Penny Smith with the week before Christmas playlists
Downbeat new music and classics.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Get your mojo woking on Monday morning with a frosting of festive favourites
Upbeat new music and classics to get you going and lift your mood.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Oh no she isn't!
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Amol Rajan sits in with Strictly winner Joe McFadden
Get lively every morning with the breakfast show.
09:30
Ken Bruce—David Walliams OBE chooses the Tracks of My Years
David Walliams OBE chooses the Tracks of My Years plus Champions League PopMaster.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Christmas and Liquid Cremation
Jeremy discusses liquid cremation, trade deals, mobile phones and loneliness at Christmas.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, Kevin Woodford, Barry from Watford
Jumanji chat, Kevin Woodford's cooking for Christmas and festive hilarity with Barry.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, Nativity Confession, Board Games
Noel 'Supervet' Fitzpatrick joins Simon to talk about his first ever live arena tour.
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—18/12/2017
Paul brings a collection of festive blues songs in the lead up to Christmas.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Gwen Stefani chats Christmas and Ja Rule reads 'The Grinch'
Gwen Stefani chats to Jo about all things Christmas, plus it's 'The Grinch' o'clock.
22:00
Marc Almond's Torch Song Trilogy—Episode 3
Marc Almond concludes his three-part celebration of torch songs and torch song singers.
23:00
Jools Holland—Chris Difford joins Jools for a Christmas cracker!
A festive spectacular with Squeeze's Chris Difford picking the songs!
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Linda Lewis
Singer Linda Lewis shares her 70s memories, including performing at the first Glastonbury.(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 Playlists: Great British Songbook
Penny Smith plays classic tracks along with a festive pull-out section.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlists: Hidden Treasures
Penny Smith with a special Hidden Xmas Treasures playlist.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Classic Telly Shows
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
