Schedule
Early
00:00
Radio 2 Loves Christmas Films—The Twelve Films of Christmas
Counting down the top twelve Christmas films of all time, as voted for by you!(R)
02:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Winter Energy Booster
Vernon Kay brings you a warming mix of 90s dance music nostalgia!
03:00
Elaine Paige on Sunday—Julie Andrews: The Fans' Story
Some of the biggest names in entertainment share memories of Dame Julie Andrews.(R)
04:00
Pick of the Pops—1988
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1988.
05:00
Tracks Of My Years—Paul Bettany
Actor Paul Bettany joins Gary Davies to choose his Tracks Of My Years.
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Morning
06:00
Good Morning Sunday—Christmas with Blessing Offor
The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad hear live music from Blessing Offor.
09:00
Love Songs with Michael Ball—Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Your stories, dedications and classic love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning
11:00
Paddy McGuinness—Peter Kay
Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday, this week with his good pal Peter Kay.
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Afternoon
13:00
Elaine Paige on Sunday—Elaine's 2025 Christmas Show!
It's Elaine's 2025 Christmas Show - and it's her most Christmassy Christmas show yet!
15:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Celebrate a 70s Christmas
Bob's got all your 70s Christmas crackers, plus a special 'Best of the Test' from Sir Rod!(R)
17:00
Pick of the Pops—1987
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1987.
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Evening
18:00
Pick of the Pops—1993
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1993.
19:00
Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour—It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
20:00
The Paul Gambaccini Collection—# 89 Wanting
Paul plays tracks about wanting and we revisit 'and the' bands.
22:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Longest Night with Sia, Eternal and Aretha Franklin
Angela Griffin invites you to snuggle up on the shortest day and longest night.
23:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Winter Solstice Unwinds Mix with Fleet Foxes, Sade and Nina Simone
Angela Griffin has music from Fleet Foxes, Sade and Nina Simone.
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Late
00:00
Richie Anderson—Let’s start the week right!
Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Better Late Than Never
Dermot picks out 90s bands who took a while to break through, like Pulp, James & No Doubt.
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—Christmas Travels
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems and Step Back in Time
