BBC Radio 2 Schedule Sunday 25 January 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 1: In the Beginning…
  1/5…There was Genesis. Zoe Ball meets Phil as he lands the gig that will seal his destiny.
2. 00:30
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 2: Can You Feel It?
  2/5In 1980, heartbreak drives Phil Collins to create the most iconic drum fill of all time.
3. 01:00
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 3: The Imperial Years
  3/5Live Aid! Miami Vice! The red hot hit streak to end all hit streaks! Meet Imperial Phil.
4. 01:30
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 4: Against All Odds
  4/5Retirement is easier said than done for the hardest working man in pop.
5. 02:00
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Club Floorfillers
  Your name is on the guest list so join Vernon Kay for an hour of pure club floorfillers!
6. 03:00
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Celeste - Full Set
  Celeste performs This Is Who I Am and Labi Siffre's Bless The Telephone.(R)
7. 03:15
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Gary Barlow - Full Set
  Featuring Back For Good and Gary's take on Sam Fender's song People Watching.(R)
8. 03:30
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Perrie - Full Set
  Featuring her debut solo hit, Forget About Us, and the Bon Jovi classic, Always.(R)
9. 03:45
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Richard Ashcroft - Full Set
  Featuring Richard's latest single, Lover, and The Verve classic Sonnet.
10. 04:00
  Radio 2 In Concert—Labi Siffre / Peter Frampton (1972)
  A double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre featuring Labi Siffre and Peter Frampton.(R)
11. 05:00
  Tracks Of My Years—John Bishop
  Comedian John Bishop chooses ten songs that tell the story of his life with Vernon Kay.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Good Morning Sunday—Burns Night
  The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad celebrate Burns Night with Callum Beattie.
2. 09:00
  Love Songs with Michael Ball—25/01/2026
  Your stories, dedications and classic love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning
3. 11:00
  Paddy McGuinness—Morning Plotters!
  Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Elaine Paige on Sunday—Michelle Visage sits in
  Michelle Visage presents show tunes and the latest news from stage and screen.
2. 15:00
  Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Chart toppers!
  Bob is taking it to the top with a show-full of 1970's No.1's!
3. 17:00
  Pick of the Pops—1979
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1979.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Pick of the Pops—1986
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1986.
2. 19:00
  Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour—25/01/2026
  Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
3. 20:00
  The Paul Gambaccini Collection—25/01/2026
  Paul guides you through 7 decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.
4. 22:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Under The Covers with Rose Royce, Appleton and Stevie Wonder
  Stay under the covers with a gorgeous selection of tunes.
5. 23:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Covers Unwinds Mix Vol. 2 with Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum and Ella Eyre
  Angela Griffin has chilled out covers from Amy Winehouse, Jamie Cullum and Ella Eyre.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Richie Anderson—Let’s start the week right!
  Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week
2. 03:00
  Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Pigs, Cows, Dogs, Cats and Penguins
  It's an animal theme this week with 90s bands REM, Suede and The Pixies.
3. 04:00
  Owain Wyn Evans—26/01/2026
  Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

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