Sara Cox to host BBC Radio 2 Breakfast… whilst Chris and his wife are busy with childbirth
BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans is taking a break from his breakfast show on Thursday giving Sara Cox an opportunity to cover.
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BBC Radio 2 celebrates the music of Michael Jackson this Bank Holiday Monday
All-day Monday, BBC Radio 2 is pulling out all the stops to celebrate not only the British holiday, but the music of Michael…
Radio 2 to celebrate the 60th birthdays of Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince
BBC Radio 2 will celebrate the 60th birthdays of three of the most influential names in pop music: Michael Jackson, Madonna…
BBC Radio 2 to tell the story of comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
Dame Barbara Windsor to tell the story of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in BBC Radio 2 documentary, Double Acts
Simon Mayo reunited with Drivetime co-host Matt Williams.. but not on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2’s Drivetime presenter Simon Mayo has been reunited with his old co-host Matt Williams.
Kylie Minogue to headline BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park in front of 50,000 listeners
She'll join Carrie Underwood, All Saints, Rita Ora, Lenny Kravitz, The Band of Love and Manic Street Preachers and many more…
500 Words competition winners announced live on Radio 2 from Hampton Court Palace Festival
The six winners of this year’s BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show 500 Words competition were announced this morning in a…
Zoe Ball to broadcast live from Ibiza.. but this time with BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is following in Radio 1's footsteps by celebrating the dance music of Ibiza this summer.
Hugh Grant says sorry for swearing twice on BBC Radio 2 with Chris Evans
Hugh Evans, live on BBC Radio 2 talking about appearing in a new BBC drama A Very English Scandal, was forced to say sorry…
Introducing OJ Borg – your new overnight presenter on BBC Radio 2
There was outrage when the BBC cut live overnight shows on Radio 2 last year - Alex Lester and Janice Long were the nighttime…
Here’s how to listen live to the Eurovision Song Contest on the radio
Ken Bruce will continue his long-running coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest this year on BBC Radio 2, live from Lisbon.
Benedict Cumberbatch to be Jo and Simon’s first new show guest on Radio 2
There's a new drivetime show starting soon on BBC Radio 2 with Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo, and their first guest will be…
BBC Radio 2 airs Jeremy Vine parody show
Listeners to BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday night might have been confused to hear Jeremy Vine hosting a 30-minute show at 10pm.
Radio 2 to broadcast the Queen’s Birthday Party… live
The Queen's 92nd Birthday party on Saturday evening will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC One.
Radio presenter Dale Winton dies aged 62
Former BBC Radio 2 and Radio Trent presenter Dale Winton has died at the age of 62.
Winners announced for Radio 2’s Folk Awards
The winners of the Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 have been announced in a ceremony broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio…
Chris Evans buys Lynn Bowles a Land Rover
BBC Radio 2 breakfast presenter Chris Evans has bought a Land Rover car for Lynn Bowles as a leaving present.
Lynn Bowles to leave Radio 2 after 18 years
BBC Radio 2 travel news presenter Lynn Bowles has announced she's leaving the station at the end of this month after almost…
O’Connell and O’Leary win at 2018 TRIC Awards
Christian O'Connell and Dermot O'Leary were the main radio winners at this year's TRIC Awards, winning the Best Radio…
Radio 2 to broadcast Ken Dodd tribute show
Following the news of his death this week, Radio 2 is re-broadcasting a 2013 tribute documentary to Ken Dodd.
Bob Harris goes live from his shed on Radio 2
A number of radio presenters are 'broadcasting from home' during the severe weather conditions, including Bob Harris who's on…
BBC Radio Sport’s Jimmy Armfield dies aged 82
Jimmy Armfield, who spent almost 40 years on air as a BBC radio football pundit, has died following a battle with cancer.
Jamie Cullum Show cut short on BBC Radio 2
Listeners to BBC Radio 2 were left wondering what happened to Jamie Cullum when he said goodbye from his programme 25 minutes…
Jamie Cullum announces new home for BBC jazz
BBC Music Jazz will be a dedicated, permanent digital destination that collates all of the BBC’s existing jazz and…
Gary Davies back on daily show with Radio 2
Former Radio 1 presenter Gary Davies has returned to daytime radio, with a week of cover on BBC Radio 2.
BBC Radio 2 celebrates The Light Programme
The Story of the Light Programme, created by radio indie Made in Manchester, is a documentary celebrating life before Radio…
Radio 2 plans live OB party for 50th birthday
BBC Radio 2 has added another part to its celebrations of its 50th anniversary on the air - a live outside broadcast of a…
Radio 2 to rock for the August Bank Holiday
BBC Radio 2 is celebrating rock music all day on the Bank Holiday Monday at the end of August, including special shows…
Radio 4’s Richard Coles joins Strictly line-up
Another radio presenter's taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year as Radio 4 and Radio 2's Reverend Richard Coles…
BBC Radio 2’s birthday programmes announced
On Saturday 30 September, BBC Radio 2 celebrates its 50th birthday with a special season of programmes.
Feltz appraisal accidentally sent to all staff
A confidential memo about breakfast presenter Vanessa Feltz has been emailed to everyone at BBC Radio London by mistake.
Radio 1 Big Weekend becomes Biggest Weekend
Four-day BBC Music event will be run across four sites in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Radio 2 stalwart Desmond Carrington dies at 90
Desmond Carrington, who enjoyed a radio career spanning six decades, has passed away at the age of 90.
Brian Matthew to record final Radio 2 show
A farewell show will air at Easter, says Brian.
Alex Lester: I hope you’ll find me somewhere
The final live overnight show on Radio 2 took place on Sunday morning as Alex Lester said his last words.
500 Words competition returns to BBC Radio 2
The writing competition returns for the sixth year, and children around the country aged between 5 and 13 years of age are…
BBC Radio 2 to air more 80s programmes
Two programmes looking back at the life and times of Culture Club’s Boy George and Nile Rodgers of Chic fame will broadcast…