Radio 2 Shows - explore the a-z guide for details of Radio 2 programmes and presenters

Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall (15 min)

Friday, 21:15 - 21:30

Spike Milligan's war memoirs, read by lifelong Milligan fan Paul Merton

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies For You (1hr 30min)

Sunday, 19:00 - 20:30

With a selection of popular and classical music

Aled Jones with Good Morning Sunday (2hr 5min)

Sunday, 07:00 - 09:05

Aled Jones with music and thought for Sunday morning

Alex Lester (3hr)

Weekdays, 03:00 - 06:00

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Angel of Harlem: The Billie Holiday Story (1hr)

Tuesday 14 July, 22:30 - 23:30

Hollywood actor Billy Crystal celebrates the enduring influence of Billie Holiday

Big Band Special (30min)

Monday, 22:00 - 22:30

A selection of the very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day

Bob Harris (3hr)

Saturday, 23:00 - 02:00

Bob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks

Bob Harris Country (1hr)

Thursday, 19:00 - 20:00

Bob presents his choice of country, roots and Americana music

Chris Evans (1hr 55min)

Weekdays, 17:05 - 19:00

Chris Evans' drivetime slot, with laughter-inducing chat and music

Claudia Winkleman (2hr)

Friday, 22:00 - 00:00

The latest books, music, films and plays come under the critical eye

Colour My World: The Tony Hatch Story (30min)

Friday, 19:00 - 19:30

Bill Kenwright looks at the life and music of Tony Hatch

Dave Pearce's Disco Anthems (30 min)

Monday, 23:30 - 00:00

Dave Pearce presents classic disco tracks

David Jacobs Collection, The (1hr)

Sunday, 23:00 - 00:00

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music and anecdotes

Dermot O'Leary (3hr)

Saturday, 15:00 - 18:00

Dermot O'Leary presents live music sessions from new and emerging bands

Desmond Carrington with The Music Goes Round (1hr)

Tuesday, 19:00 - 20:00

Desmond Carrington dips into classics from all musical genres

Does The Team Think? (1hr)

Thursday, 22:30 - 23:00

Vic Reeves presents a comedy show which sees audience questions and emails put to a group of celebrities

Earth, Wind and Pyre (1hr)

Saturday 11 July, 22:00 - 23:00

Candi Staton examines the 1979 event that signalled the death of disco

Elaine Paige On Sunday (2hr)

Sunday, 13:00 - 15:00

Great music from stage and film musicals, with Elaine Paige

Emma Forbes (2hr)

Sunday, 05:00 - 07:00

Emma Forbes brings a bit of glamour to Sunday mornings.

Friday Night Is Music Night (1hr 45min)

Friday, 19:30 - 21:15

The world's longest-running live music programme, featuring the BBC concert orchestra

Going Out with Alan Carr (2hr)

Saturday, 18:00 - 20:00

Fun, laughs, chat and music with Alan Carr and co-host Emma Forbes

Hot Gossip (30min)

Thursday, 22:00 - 22:30

Claudia Winkleman returns with a new series of the topical celebrity panel show.

Janice Long (3hr)

Weekdays, 00:00 - 03:00

Janice Long plays popular and alternative music and classics

Jeremy Vine (2hr)

Weekdays, 12:00 - 14:00

Jeremy talks to the people who make the headlines

Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the Seventies (2hr)

Sunday, 15:00 - 17:00

Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies

Jonathan Ross (3hr)

Saturday, 10:00 - 13:00

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Ken Bruce (2hr 30min)

Weekdays, 09:30 - 12:00

The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions

Listen To The Band (30min)

Friday, 21:30 - 22:00

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Malcolm Laycock (1hr)

Sunday, 22:00 - 23:00

Malcolm Laycock plays the best of the swing and big bands

Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine (30min)

Tuesday, 23:30 - 00:00

Marc Riley dips into the BBC's archives and unearths seminal rock interviews

Mark Lamarr (3hr)

Saturday, 00:00 - 03:00

Mark Lamarr presents music from the last 70 years alongside the finest live sessions

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch (2hr)

Sunday, 11:00 - 13:00

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Mike Harding (1hr)

Wednesday, 19:00 - 20:00

Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

Montreux And All That Jazz (1hr)

Monday, 22:30 - 23:30

Short series celebrating the Montreux Jazz Festival

Nigel Ogden: The Organist Entertains (30min)

Tuesday, 22:00 - 22:30

Nigel Ogden presents a programme of popular organ recordings

Paul Gambaccini (2hr)

Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00

America's latest and greatest hits from the last five decades, with Paul Gambaccini

Paul Jones (1hr)

Monday, 19:00 - 20:00

The weekly dose of Rhythm and Blues tunes from Paul Jones

Paul O'Grady (2hr)

Sunday, 17:00 - 19:00

Paul O'Grady presents a show bursting with character

Pick Of The Pops (2hr)

Saturday, 13:00 - 15:00

Programme taking a look at the music releases from this week in the past

Radcliffe & Maconie Show, The (2hr)

Monday - Thursday, 20:00 - 22:00

A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

Radio 2 Live: Diana Krall (1hr)

Monday 6 July, 22:30 - 23:30

Diana Krall performs tracks from her new album 'Quiet Nights' in an exclusive performance.

Richard Allinson (3hr)

Saturday, 03:00 - 06:00 and Sunday 02:00 - 05:00

With three hours of music and features.

Russell Davies (1hr)

Sunday, 21:00 - 22:00

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song

Sarah Kennedy (1hr 30min)

Weekdays, 06:00 - 07:30

Show for with news, views and music, plus the morning papers and Pause for Thought

Sounds Of The 60s (1hr 55min)

Saturday, 08:05 - 10:00

The very best of music from the 1960s, from the hits to the totally obscure

Steve Lamacq (1hr)

Wednesday, 23:00 - 00:00

Playing his own choice of music and introducing listeners to emerging artists

Steve Wright In The Afternoon (2hr 55min)

Weekdays, 14:05 - 17:00

Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs (1hr 55min)

Sunday, 09:05 - 11:00

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories

Sunday Half Hour (30min)

Sunday, 20:30 - 21:00

Hymns and prayers for your Sunday evening listening

Suzi Quatro (1hr)

Thursday, 23:00 - 00:00

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

Trevor Nelson (1hr)

Wednesday, 22:00 - 23:00

Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present

Wake Up To Wogan (2hr)

Weekdays, 07:30 - 09:30

Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

You Heard It At The Movies (30min)

Tuesday, 23:30 - 00:00

Award-winning film composer George Fenton presents the big screen's greatest film scores

Zoe Ball (2 hr)

Saturday, 06:00 - 08:00

With the Saturday Early Breakfast Show