Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Linda Lewis
Singer Linda Lewis shares her 70s memories, including performing at the first Glastonbury. (R)
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02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Jazz Playlist
Jamie Cullum introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
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03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlists: Great British Songbook
Penny Smith plays classic tracks along with a festive pull-out section.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlists: Hidden Treasures
Penny Smith with a special Hidden Xmas Treasures playlist.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Classic Telly Shows
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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Morning
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06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Amol Rajan sits in with Simon Callow and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
Amol is joined by Simon Callow and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band.
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09:30
Ken Bruce—Craig David performs live
Craig David performs live in the Radio 2 Piano Room plus Champions League PopMaster.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Jeremy Vine—Bird Poo and Sexting
Jeremy discusses institutional racism, sexting, productivity and birds pooing on cars.
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14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Rebel Wilson, Bryan Cranston, Alexander Armstrong
Rebel talks Pitch Perfect 3, Bryan on Last Flag Flying and Xander has a Christmas album.
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17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—All Rick-quest Keys-mas 2017! Rick Wakeman takes to the Radio 2 piano, Windy Dog Confession, Antarctica
Rick Wakeman joins Simon for a Keys-mas Special, at the helm of Elton John's piano!
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Evening
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19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Christmas Special
Jamie celebrates Christmas and his musical highlights of 2017.
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20:00
Jo Whiley—Lars Ulrich reads 'Stick Man'
Lars Ulrich is back again with another Christmas story for you, this year it's 'Stick Man'
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22:00
Levi Roots—The best in reggae from across the decades
Levi's back with an hour of the best in reggae from across the decades.
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23:00
The Organist Entertains—Festive favourites from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool and New York's Radio City Music Hall
Including Winter World of Love, Mary's Boy Child, Good King Wenceslas and O Holy Night.
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23:30
Listen to the Band—A Brass Band Christmas
Frank Renton with some seasonal music.
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Late
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00:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Ho Ho Ho! Hit Factory Xmas Special!
80s pop impresario Pete Waterman joins Sara for a fabulously festive Christmas special. (R)
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02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Folk Playlist
Mark Radcliffe's selection of folk, roots and acoustic music.
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03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlists: 90s Hits
Penny Smith jumps into the sonic time machine for some classic nineties favourites.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlists: Wednesday Workout
Limber up in the company of Penny Smith and some midweek motivational classics.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz—20/12/2017
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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