Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Jukebox Special
Johnnie Walker brings in the new year with a Johnnie's Jukebox special.(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 - Craig David, 10CC, The Beatles.
Phil Gayle presents an hour of music from the best of British songs, songwriters & artists
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures - Bob Lind, Patti Smith, Opus
Phil Gayle dusts off R2's CD cabinet to find some absolute treasures, seldom heard.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki asks if there's anything you're looking forward to about heading back to work...
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Mark Goodier sits in
Mark Goodier gets you back to work with the breakfast show.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Clem Cattini picks the Tracks of My Years
Clem Cattini, the legendary rock and roll drummer picks the Tracks of My Years.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Snacks and Drugs
Jeremy discusses snacks, rail fares, opioid addiction and the Liverpool car park fire.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Barry Humphries, Stephen Mangan and Clare Pooley
Barry's Forgotten Musical Masterpieces, The Birthday Party and The Sober Diaries.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Tunesday, Dog Wee Confession, Old-Fashioned Sweets
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Evening
19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Looking Forward To 2018 Special
Jamie Cullum presents an hour of classic jazz and new releases.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Ana Matronic sits in
Ana brings you a playlist celebrating both massive pop songs and the best in alternative.
22:00
Barry Humphries Forgotten Musical Masterpieces—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4Barry Humphries uncovers a musical treasure trove of rare and forgotten recordings.
23:00
The Organist Entertains—Featuring Thomas Trotter and Simon Gledhill
Including Eric Coates Youth of Britain and Dance of the Reed Pipes from The Nutcracker.
23:30
Listen to the Band—Brass In Concert
Frank Renton with award-winning music from Brass In Concert.
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—It's a New Year's Party Mix!
Sara Cox gets you ready for the new year with an enormous eighties party mix.
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Folk Playlist
Jim Moray and Sam Carter of False Lights pick a selection of folk and acoustic music.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: 90s Hits - Robbie Williams, Madonna, The Lightning Seeds
Phil Gayle presents his favourite playlist of the week, 90s hits.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Wednesday Workout - Ricky Martin, Michael Jackson, Will Smith
Phil Gayle presents a playlist to get you through and over the middle of the week.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki asks you what you would do with a big lottery win...


















