Schedule
Early
00:00
OJ Borg—Thursday means it’s nearly Friday
OJ is live through the night from Salford, for a ‘Hipster Friday’.
03:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Sing-A-Long Dance Classics
Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing along to this show full of vocal anthems!(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—22/10/2026
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
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Morning
06:30
The Sara Cox Breakfast Show—Katherine Ryan is here!
Katherine Ryan pops in, plus there's another round of Let's Hear It For The Noise!
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—22/10/2026
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00
Trevor Nelson—Clara Amfo sits in
Trevor brings you great 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—22/10/2026
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30
Jo Whiley—Thursday Theme: Mercury Prize icons!
Jo's Thursday Theme is Mercury Prize nominees to celebrate the 2026 prize!
21:00
The Country Show—with Darius Rucker
Just got an hour? All the country you need to know, right here right now!
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—Connor Phillips sits in: Friday means Ravio 2
Connor Phillips sits in through the night with a big Ravio 2 to end the week in style.
03:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—More 90s Guitar Legends
Guitar legends including The Stone Roses, U2 and Suede. Plus Alex from Franz Ferdinand.(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—23/10/2026
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
