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
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—The Caramel Bunny Episode
Dermot plays the softer side of 90s indie acts including Blur, Chili Peppers and Beck.(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—Unwanted Passengers
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
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Morning
06:30
The Sara Cox Breakfast Show—You Can Call Me Al!
The nation's favourite landlord Al Murray joins Sara.
09:30
Vernon Kay—Warming up for The Radio 2 Piano Room!
Vern brings the big laughs and big tunes ahead of Gwen Dickie in The Radio 2 Piano Room.
11:25
Radio 2's Piano Room—Gwen Dickey - Chat and full set
Gwen Dickey - the voice of Rose Royce - performs from Maida Vale in The Radio 2 Piano Room
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—13/08/2026
Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them.
14:00
Trevor Nelson—Clara Amfo sits in: Final Old Skool's Out For Summer of the week!
Clara Amfo plays the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
16:00
Radio 2 Drivetime—with Joel Dommett
Joel Dommett plays 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—Edith Bowman sits in
Edith brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music.
19:30
Jo Whiley—Edith Bowman sits in with a Thursday Theme!
Edith Bowman sits in, picking new music from all genres of the musical spectrum.
20:45
Radio 2's Piano Room—Gwen Dickey - Full Set
Gwen Dickey's Radio 2 Piano Room.
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—Melvin Odoom sits in: Melv in the 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—90s Festival Fun
Vernon dons his bucket hat and wellies for a 90s playlist of electronic festival bangers!(R)
04:00
Owain Wyn Evans—The Weekend is Here!
Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.
