BBC Radio 2 schedule 20 - 26 May 2013

Today Calendar
Mon 20 MayTue 21 MayWed 22 MayThu 23 MayFri 24 MaySat 25 MayToday 26 May
00:00

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Janice Long 20/05/2013

    Great music and top chat after dark, including indie classics and Tunes of the Unexpected.

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Janice Long 21/05/2013

    Great music and top chat after midnight.

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Janice Long 22/05/2013

    Carey Willets, from Athlete, presents the Spoken Word Session.

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Janice Long 23/05/2013

    Great music and top chat after midnight.

  1. 00:00 - 02:00

    Janice Long 24/05/2013

    Great music and top chat after dark, including indie classics and Tunes of the Unexpected.

  1. 00:00 - 03:00

    Huey Morgan 25/05/2013

    Join Huey Morgan after midnight as he guides you through his favourite tracks.

  1. 00:00 - 03:00

    Bob Harris Sunday Martyn Joseph plays live

    Martyn Joseph is in session and discusses his career, which spans 30 years and 31 albums.

01:00
02:00

  1. 02:00 - 05:00

    Alex Lester Hairy Camera

    Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.

  1. 02:00 - 05:00

    Alex Lester Oh! Safety Note

    Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.

  1. 02:00 - 05:00

    Alex Lester Disc Protons

    Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.

  1. 02:00 - 05:00

    Alex Lester Donned a Flag

    Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.

  1. 02:00 - 05:00

    Alex Lester Teary Showmen

    Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex...

03:00

  1. 03:00 - 06:00

    Richard Allinson 25/05/2013

    Join the 3.46 club with your early morning host Richard Allinson.

  1. 03:00 - 06:00

    Richard Allinson 26/05/2013

    With Three of the Best, the Sunday Shuffle and Richard's 3:46 Club.

04:00
05:00

  1. 05:00 - 06:30

    Vanessa Feltz How Does Your Garden Grow?

    With the rose named our favourite flower, V asks about the favourite part of your garden.

  1. 05:00 - 06:30

    Vanessa Feltz The Big British Bucket List!

    Vanessa asks about the places in Britain you absolutely have to see before you die.

  1. 05:00 - 06:30

    Vanessa Feltz Why You Shouldn't Do It Yourself!

    Vanessa's talking about decorating disasters this morning, when DIY was a big N-O N-O!

  1. 05:00 - 06:30

    Vanessa Feltz AKA Vanessa talks and plays some music!

    With an X Factor musical titled I Can't Sing, what other honest TV shows could we have?

  1. 05:00 - 06:30

    Vanessa Feltz Hot or Cold, We'll Have Fun All Be Told!

    Vanessa's asking about your plans for a hot or cold Bank Holiday (probably cold though).

06:00

  1. 06:30 - 09:30

    The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Knock, Knock, Knocking on Number 10!

    Dr Anthony Seldon enlightens Chris on the door at 10 Downing Street.

  1. 06:30 - 09:30

    The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Berries, berries all around and all so sweet to eat!

    A man who knows his summer fruits and tells Chris why strawberries are sweeter this year.

  1. 06:30 - 09:30

    The Chris Evans Breakfast Show 22/05/2013

    A fully interactive show for all the family.

  1. 06:30 - 09:30

    The Chris Evans Breakfast Show 23/05/2013

    A fully interactive show for all the family.

  1. 06:30 - 09:30

    The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Zoe Ball sits in

    Zoe Ball sits in for Chris, presenting a fully interactive show for all the family.

  1. 06:00 - 08:05

    Anneka Rice 25/05/2013

    Anneka Rice challenges the nation to get up and join her for the Saturday Breakfast show.

  1. 06:00 - 07:00

    The Sunday Hour 26/05/2013

    Diane Louise Jordan plays uplifting spiritual music - hymns, Gospel and choral classics.

07:00

  1. 07:00 - 09:05

    On air

    Good Morning Sunday Good Morning Sunday with Clare Balding

    Clare Balding hosts the weekly faith show and talks to Margaret Mountford.

08:00

  1. 08:05 - 10:00

    Sounds of the '60s 25/05/2013

    Brighten up your Saturday morning with Brian Matthew.

09:00

  1. 09:30 - 12:00

    Ken Bruce Country star Tim McGraw picks the Tracks of My Years

    This week, American country music star Tim McGraw picks the Tracks of My Years.

  1. 09:30 - 12:00

    Ken Bruce Featuring American country music star Tim McGraw

    American country music star and actor Tim McGraw picks the Tracks of My Years.

  1. 09:30 - 12:00

    Ken Bruce With American country star Tim McGraw

    American country star and actor Tim McGraw picks two more songs in the Tracks of My Years.

  1. 09:30 - 12:00

    Ken Bruce With Tim McGraw Picking the Tracks of My Years

    American country music star and actor Tim McGraw picks two songs in the Tracks of My Years

  1. 09:30 - 12:00

    Ken Bruce Country singing star Tim McGraw picks the Tracks of My Years

    Country singer and actor Tim McGraw picks his final two songs in the Tracks of My Years.

  1. 09:05 - 11:00

    Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs 26/05/2013

    Steve and the Love Songs team get Sunday morning off to a romantic start.

10:00

  1. 10:00 - 13:00

    Graham Norton With Agnetha Faltskog and Maria Friedman

    With special guests, singer Agnetha Faltskog and actress and director Maria Friedman.

11:00

  1. 11:00 - 13:00

    Weekend Wogan With Travis

    Sir Terry Wogan welcomes Travis to the studio for a stripped-down performance.

12:00

  1. 12:00 - 14:00

    Jeremy Vine Gay marriage and Google's tax.

    Jeremy discusses gay marriage, Google's tax avoidance, pornography and driving.

  1. 12:00 - 14:00

    Jeremy Vine Nigel Farage and the Oklahoma City tornado.

    Jeremy discusses telephone menus, the Oklahoma tornado, Nigel Farage and Maurice Saatchi.

  1. 12:00 - 14:00

    Jeremy Vine Lord Puttnam - What makes us human?

    Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human with film producer Lord Puttnam.

  1. 12:00 - 14:00

    Jeremy Vine The Woolwich Machete Attack

    Jeremy discusses the Woolwich machete attack, A&E and compulsory purchase orders.

  1. 12:00 - 14:00

    Jeremy Vine The Woolwich terror attack and emergency landings

    Jeremy presents news, views and live guests.

13:00

  1. 13:00 - 15:00

    Pick of the Pops 25/05/2013

    Tony Blackburn counts down the charts from this week in 1961 and 1971.

  1. 13:00 - 15:00

    Elaine Paige on Sunday 26/05/2013

    The UK's best-loved show-tunes show, with the first lady of musical theatre, Elaine Paige!

14:00

  1. 14:00 - 17:05

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon Patrick Kielty sits in

    Patrick Kielty chats to actress Samantha Bond and actor Stephen Graham.

  1. 14:00 - 17:05

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon Richard Allinson sits in

    Richard Allinson chats to funnyman and actor Hugh Dennis.

  1. 14:00 - 17:05

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon Richard Allinson sits in

    Richard chats to actress Jenny Seagrove and ice skating legends Torvill and Dean.

  1. 14:00 - 17:05

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon The stars of The Hangover Part III and Andy Hamilton

    Steve chats to Andy Hamilton and the stars of The Hangover Part III.

  1. 14:00 - 17:05

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon Josh Groban and David Essex

    Steve chats to singer Josh Groban and 70s sensation David Essex.

15:00

  1. 15:00 - 18:00

    Dermot O'Leary Steve Lamacq sits in

    Steve Lamacq chats to Gaz Coombes, Josh Record and Alt J as he sits in for Dermot O'Leary.

  1. 15:00 - 17:00

    Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have)?

    Johnnie Walker hears the 70s memories of Buzzcocks frontman Pete Shelley.

16:00
17:00

  1. 17:05 - 19:00

    Simon Mayo Drivetime The Radio 2 Book Club with John Boyne

    Simon is joined by John Boyne in The Radio 2 Book Club to discuss This House is Haunted.

  1. 17:05 - 19:00

    Simon Mayo Drivetime Dan Brown discusses his latest novel, Inferno

    Number one bestselling author, Dan Brown, joins Simon to discuss his latest novel.

  1. 17:05 - 19:00

    Simon Mayo Drivetime 22/05/2013

    Simon Mayo is joined by Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone from The Zombies.

  1. 17:05 - 19:00

    Simon Mayo Drivetime Foodie Thursday

    It is Foodie Thursday with Simon Mayo and resident chef, Nigel Barden.

  1. 17:05 - 19:00

    Simon Mayo Drivetime All Request Friday

    It is another All Request Friday on Drivetime, where you get to choose the tunes!

  1. 17:00 - 19:00

    Paul O'Grady With Triples from the Doobie Brothers and Frankie Laine

    Triples from the Doobie Brothers and Frankie Laine plus dashes of Motown and Northern Soul

18:00

  1. 18:00 - 20:00

    Liza Tarbuck 25/05/2013

    Liza's got I Love Someone Over 70, and lots of feel-good Saturday night music, Liza style!

19:00

  1. 19:00 - 20:00

    Paul Jones The Best in Rhythm and Blues

    Paul's personal selection of the very best in rhythm and blues, past and present.

  1. 19:00 - 20:00

    Jamie Cullum 21/05/2013

    Jamie showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz.

  1. 19:00 - 20:00

    The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe Olivia Chaney in session

    With a live session from Olivia Chaney, one of English folk's most exciting new voices.

  1. 19:00 - 20:00

    Bob Harris Country Patty Griffin in session

    Patty Griffin is in session, supporting her new album, American Kid.

  1. 19:00 - 20:00

    Desmond Carrington: The Music Goes Round A Twitch Upon the Thread

    Desmond's theme is A Twitch Upon the Thread.

  1. 19:00 - 21:00

    Sunday Night with Michael Ball 26/05/2013

    Michael Ball winds down your weekend with the perfect mix of music.

20:00

  1. 20:00 - 21:30

    Jo Whiley Craig Charles sits in

    6 Music's Craig Charles sits in for Jo Whiley with a night of great funk and soul music.

  1. 20:00 - 21:30

    Jo Whiley Craig Charles sits in

    6 Music's Craig Charles sits in for Jo Whiley with a night of great funk and soul music.

  1. 20:00 - 21:30

    Jo Whiley Craig Charles sits in

    Craig Charles brings his Trunk of Funk to Wednesday evenings.

  1. 20:00 - 21:30

    Jo Whiley 23/05/2013

    Jo returns with the best in new music and hidden gems.

  1. 20:00 - 22:00

    Friday Night is Music Night Flora, Fauna and Frolics

    Friday Night is Music Night goes green-fingered for a special garden themed show.

  1. 20:00 - 22:00

    Paul Gambaccini 25/05/2013

    Paul presents tracks from this week's US charts and hits from the last six decades.

21:00

  1. 21:30 - 22:00

    Big Band Special Tomorrow's Blues Today

    Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with arranger Colin Skinner.

  1. 21:30 - 22:00

    Nigel Ogden: The Organist Entertains Some Listener Requests

    Nigel Ogden presents some entertaining recordings from the organ world.

  1. 21:30 - 22:00

    Listen to the Band Tim Mutum and Tine Thing Helseth CD review

    Frank Renton and archive classics with Tim Mutum.

  1. 21:30 - 22:00

    Richard Hawley's Rockabilly Radio 28/06/2012

    Richard Hawley celebrates the sound of a genre close to his heart, Rockabilly. (R)

  1. 21:00 - 22:00

    Russell Davies 26/05/2013

    Russell Davies focusses on Texas, with Willie Nelson, Stan Freberg and many others.

22:00

  1. 22:00 - 23:00

    Electric Dreams: The Giorgio Moroder Story Episode 2

    2/2 On the anniversary of her death we profile the man behind Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder.

  1. 22:00 - 23:00

    Michael Parkinson: My Favourite Things Jimmy Van Heusen

    Sir Michael Parkinson dedicates this programme to Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn.

  1. 22:00 - 23:00

    The People's Songs I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor - Social Networking and iPod Culture

    The burgeoning internet allows the Arctic Monkeys to turn the music business on its head.

  1. 22:00 - 23:00

    Tim Rice's American Pie Virginia

    Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Virginia. (R)

  1. 22:00 - 00:00

    The Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman David Bamber, Jonathan Hyde and Giovanna Fletcher

    David Bamber and Jonathan Hyde chat to Claudia about new play, Travels With My Aunt.

  1. 22:00 - 00:00

    Dave Pearce: Dance Years 25/05/2013

    Boy George is Dave's special guest, talking about his new single Coming Home.

  1. 22:00 - 23:00

    Clare Teal Here Comes Summer

    Clare welcomes summer with seasonal tunes from Les Brown, Don Redman and many more.

23:00

  1. 23:00 - 00:00

    David Rodigan 20/05/2013

    David Rodigan presents an hour of classic roots and reggae music from the 60s to now.

  1. 23:00 - 00:00

    Mark Radcliffe's Music Club 21/05/2013

    An oasis of hand-picked melody in a desert of processed mediocrity, including Deep Purple.

  1. 23:00 - 00:00

    Trevor Nelson's Soul Show Jocelyn Brown co-hosts

    Trevor Nelson welcomes soul diva Jocelyn Brown for a special one-hour co-host.

  1. 23:00 - 00:00

    Steve Lamacq's Rock College 23/05/2013

    Lammo plays classic tracks, his own choice of new music and the best emerging artists.

  1. 23:00 - 00:00

    The David Jacobs Collection 26/05/2013

    The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley.