Schedule
Early
00:00
Pick of the Pops—1977 & 1988
Mark Goodier sits in and presents the charts from this week in 1977 and 1988.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Country Playlist with Kane Brown
Chart-topper Kane Brown introduces the hottest songs of the week.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Easy
Penny Smith eases you into Thursday with a relaxing blend of new and old tracks.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Radio 2 Rocks
Penny Smith ramping up the amps with tracks by Led Zeppelin, Motorhead and King Crimson.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—In the mood for love
Vanessa hears about your very best romantic gestures!
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—500 Words: Live Lesson 2018 and Dr Michael Mosley
Chris is back and is joined by Helen Skelton and Dr Michael Mosley.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Charlie Dore chooses the Tracks of My Years
Charlie Dore, the singer-songwriter chooses the Tracks of My Years and there's PopMaster.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Spice Addicts and Speeding Paramedics
Amol Rajan sits in for Jeremy Vine with news, views and live guests.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Giorgio Locatelli, Jason Vale and Ciaran Hinds
Giorgio's back on BBC Two, Jason's the Juice Master and Ciaran's starring in the West End.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Herby chicken casserole, Red Hand Gang Confession, Car security
Herby chicken casserole is Nigel Barden's special dish for this week's Foodie Thursday.
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Evening
19:00
The Country Show with Bob Harris—Carly Pearce in Session
The best in country and roots music.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Ana Matronic sits in
Ana brings you a playlist to get you ready for the weekend with hits heard 'In Da Club'.
22:00
The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice—42nd Street, Cilla The Musical, and a peak into the Downton Abbey kitchens
Chats with 42nd street cast, live music from Cilla The Musical, and Downton secrets.
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Late
00:00
The Craig Charles House Party—We're Gonna Party Like It's...2018!
Craig Charles provides your ultimate Saturday party playlist with fab funk and soul tunes.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Tracks Of My Years Playlist
Radio 2's Tracks of My Years playlist has the musical choices of Charlie Dore.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Have A Great Weekend
Penny Smith gears up for the weekend with ABBA, New Order, Iggy Pop and Culture Club.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Feelgood Friday
Penny Smith spreading some positive vibes with Sia, Kylie and the silky-voiced Barry White
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Reggae singer Hollie Cook drops in
Friday means Roaring Reggae, and for this week singer Hollie Cook drops in to the studio!
