Schedule
Early
01:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Chilled Ibiza
Vernon chills out to the Balearic beats of 90s Ibiza, including Chicane, Air and Moby.
02:00
Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams—My Life in a Mixtape: Mark Owen
Mark Owen shares the songs closest to his heart.
03:00
Michelle Visage's Rule Breakers—Patti LuPone: The stage was my destiny
Michelle Visage meets her idol… the Broadway legend Patti LuPone!
04:00
Radio 2 In Concert—Jack Johnson (2010)
Jack Johnson performing at the BBC Radio Theatre.
05:00
Tracks Of My Years—Don Warrington with Tracks of My Years
Renowned actor Don Warrington is Ken's first guest of 2023 to pick his Tracks of My Years.
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Morning
06:00
Good Morning Sunday—Chris Hawkins sits in
Chris Hawkins celebrates New Year's Day with comedian Rob Newman and Dr Sian Williams.
09:00
Radio 2's Festive Selection Box—Gaby Roslin - Songs That Bring You Joy on New Year's Day
Gaby shares a mix of uplifting and positive songs to perk you up and make you feel good.
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Afternoon
13:00
Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams—Your Ultimate Take That Song
Cat Deeley announces the countdown of your favourite Top 30 singles with inside info.
15:00
Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams—Take That at the BBC
The story of a great band told through their hits and appearances on radio and television.
16:00
Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams—Radio 2 In Concert: Take That (2014)
Including 'The Garden', 'Shine', 'Back For Good', 'Relight My Fire' and 'Never Forget'.
17:00
Celebrating Take That and Robbie Williams—Robbie Williams: My Life Thru a Lens
Scott Mills talks to Robbie Williams to mark 25 years of his incredible solo career.
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Evening
19:00
The Victoria Wood Songbook
Shobna Gulati (Anita in Dinnerladies) celebrates some of Victoria's treasured songs.
20:00
Radio 2's Festive Selection Box—Celebrating 20 Years of Bombay Dreams!
Preeya Kalidas & friends take a look back at the musical Bombay Dreams.
22:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Post Holiday chill
Angela Griffin soothes your post-holiday blues.
23:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The New Year's Day Unwinds Mix
Angela Griffin eases you into the New Year with Alicia Keys, Thom Yorke and Billie Holiday
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Late
00:00
OJ Borg—Sam Pinkham sits in
Sam welcomes you to show off about your weekend, live from the Salford Riviera.
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—HNY! Something Good Is Gonna Happen
Dermot has an uplifting playlist to kick off the year with Supergrass, Pulp & Shed Seven.
04:00
Early Breakfast Show—Phil Williams
Join Phil Williams for your Early Bird Earworms and Famous Last Words clues!
