Schedule
Early
01:00
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
02:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Chilled Chart-Toppers Unwinds Mix
UK #1 hits with a calm vibe. Serene smashes from Madonna, Aqua, Justin Bieber and more.
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Party Like Its 1994!
Dermot takes you back to 1994 with Weezer, The Beastie Boys & The Prodigy.
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Owain Wyn Evans.
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Morning
06:30
Zoe Ball—Nicki Chapman sits in... on New Year's Day!
Wake up and embrace the day with Nicki Chapman.
09:30
Vernon Kay—Gaby Roslin sits in
However you're spending New Year's Day, Gaby's here to keep you company!
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Afternoon
12:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—New Year Soul
Tony Blackburn shares his love of soul music with some of his personal favourite tracks.
14:00
Radio 2 Celebrates Madonna—Your Ultimate Madonna Song Chart
Scott Mills counts down to your Ultimate Madonna Song - taken from all her Top Ten hits
17:00
Radio 2 Celebrates Madonna—Michelle Visage: My Queen - Madonna
Michelle Visage celebrates 40 years of the Queen of Pop, Madonna, in her own words.
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Evening
18:00
Radio 2 Celebrates Madonna—Madonna at the BBC
One of the world’s biggest stars discusses fame, fortune, key songs and her career.
19:00
Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Soft Cell, Busted, Beverley Knight and Deacon Blue
Highlights from an amazing weekend of live music in Leicester's Victoria Park.
21:00
The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews—Leo Green and The Van Morrison Alumni Band in Session
Join Cerys for a special Blues Show session, recorded live at BBC Maida Vale.
22:00
Trevor Nelson's Magnificent 7—01/01/2024
30 minutes of the biggest hits, uplifting tunes and essential throwbacks.
22:30
Trevor Nelson—New Music Monday
Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco and everything in between.
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Late
00:00
OJ Borg—Phil Williams sits in
Phil is live through the night from the Salford Riviera.
03:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Christmas 2023
Jamie pulls an hour of old and new festive tunes from his stocking.
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—OJ Borg sits in
OJ Borg sits in for Owain Wyn Evans.
