Schedule
Early
00:00
OJ Borg—Last Minute World Book Day Costumes Helpline
OJ opens the Last Minute World Book Day Costumes Helpline, for those that need it!
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—60 Great Alternative No 1 Albums from the 90s Part 1 (1-15)
Dermot charts the 60 great albums to hit No 1 in the 90s - including REM, Carter and Moz.(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—Fancy dress disasters
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans featuring Step Back in Time and Airdrum Anthems
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Morning
06:30
The Scott Mills Breakfast Show—Celebrating World Book Day with Marian Keyes!
It's World Book Day and Marian Keyes is here!
09:30
Vernon Kay—Happy World Book Day!
Vernon celebrates Britain's biggest day for children's books, World Book Day 2026.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Celebrating World Book Day
Jeremy discusses World Book Day, stuck in Dubai, dentists and dog breeding guidelines.
14:00
Trevor Nelson—The final Old-Skool Run of the week!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00
Sara Cox—Who is the GOAT of fictional animals?
Sara wants to know who is the greatest of all time when it comes to fictional characters?
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Evening
18:00
Sara Cox—500 Words special from Windsor Castle
Sara meets stars and talented youngsters who made the 500 Words final at Windsor Castle!
19:00
Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist—Hot Chip, GrandMaster Flash and Charli XCX
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music.
19:30
Jo Whiley—Thursday Theme: Fairytales!
Jo has the Thursday Theme: songs related to Fairytales.
21:00
The Country Show with Bob Harris—Russell Dickerson is in session, live from Nashville, plus exclusive new music from Kameron Marlowe!
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
22:00
The Good Groove with DJ Spoony—Spoony takes to the decks live for The Good Groove Mix!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
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Late
00:00
OJ Borg—Friday means Ravio 2
OJ is live through the night from Salford, with a big Ravio 2 to end the week in style.
03:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The All Queens Unwinds Mix with Annie Lennox, Tracy Chapman and Cyndi Lauper.
Angela Griffin celebrates international female artists with an All Queens Unwinds Mix!(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—I have that FRIDAY FEELING!
It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Step Back in Time and Airdrum Anthems
