Schedule
Early
00:00
OJ Borg—Sorry, I was asleep
OJ's live from Salford for a Hipster Friday, asking what you've missed while asleep.
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—90s Balladeers ft Martin from Gene
Dermot's favourite balladeers including Pulp, Nick Cave and REM. Plus, Martin from Gene.(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—Robot Helpers
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
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Morning
06:30
The Sara Cox Breakfast Show—Dame Emma Thompson pops by!
Looking ahead to Dame Emma Thompson's upcoming musical adaptation of Nanny McPhee.
09:30
Vernon Kay—What's in Vernon's Vault?
Vernon's mid-morning fun includes delving into the BBC archive in Vernon's Vault.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Reality TV and kidneys
Jeremy discusses Ukraine, reality TV, donating an organ and dogs.
14:00
Trevor Nelson—Mark Goodier sits in: Final Old-Skool Run of the week!
Mark Goodier with the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00
Radio 2 Drivetime—with Gary Davies
Gary Davies with amazing tunes plus the latest news and travel to help you home.
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Evening
19:00
Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist—Maximo Park, Self Esteem and James!
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30
Jo Whiley—Thursday Theme: Maths!
Jo's Thursday Theme is maths, in celebration of Ada Lovelace day!
21:00
The Country Show—with Darius Rucker: Country Icons edition
A special Icons Edition of the show for National Album Day 2026!
22:00
The Good Groove with DJ Spoony—Spoony hits the decks for The Good Groove Mix!
Feelgood favourites, hidden gems and fresh new tunes to groove and soothe your soul.
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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
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Kitchen Dancing
Vernon's whipped up a playlist of 90s floorfillers to get you dancing around the kitchen!(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—Friday Pedal Power
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
