Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—30/12/2017
The spirit of the 60s is revived by Tony Blackburn for two hours every Saturday morning. (R)
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02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Blues Playlist
From old school to new cool - Radio 2 explores the best in R 'n' B sounds.
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03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Pop Ballads
Penny Smith kick-starts the working week with Spandau Ballet, Will Young and Coldplay.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Monday Motivation
Penny Smith raises the pulse rate with The Mock Turtles, Scissor Sisters and Taylor Swift.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz—I'm not eating that!
Vanessa asks if you've ever had the courage to send something back in a restaurant!
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Morning
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06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Sara Cox sits in
Sara sits for Chris and is joined by First Dates maitre d' Fred Sirieix.
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09:30
Ken Bruce—Charlie Dore chooses the Tracks of My Years
Charlie Dore, the singer-songwriter chooses the Tracks of My Years and there's PopMaster.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Jeremy Vine—Airport Drinking and Mental Stability
Amol discusses the gender pay gap, airport pubs, male eating disorders and Donald Trump.
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14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Jason Isaacs and Emilia Fox & David Caves
'Hello' to Star Trek's Jason Isaacs and Emilia & David on the return of Silent Witness.
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17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Andy Weir, Travelator Confession, Edible Insects!
Simon welcomes author Andy Weir to the first Radio 2 Book Club of 2018 to discuss Artemis.
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Evening
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19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—08/01/2018
Music from Van Morrison, a Tom Jones tribute to Elmore James and Eric Clapton with JJ Cale
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20:00
Jo Whiley—Ana Matronic sits in
Ana has a playlist celebrating covers and fantastic reworkings of classic songs.
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22:00
Will Young's Essentials—Series 2, More contemporary R&B as personally chosen by Will Young
3/6 Will's playlist includes tracks from MN8, Massive Attack, Gabrielle and Usher.
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23:00
The Russell Davies Archive—Series 2, Classic songs and forgotten gems from the 1920s, 30s and 40s
2/6 Wonderful music from a golden era that we shouldn't forget.
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Late
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00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—David Vanian (The Damned)
Punk rocker David Vanian of The Damned shares his 70s memories. (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 Playlist: Great British Songbook
Penny Smith back for 'another day' courtesy of Paul McCartney. Plus Howard Jones & Travis.
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04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures
Penny Smith dusts down iconic tracks from the likes of Ryan Paris, Lene Lovich & Blue Zoo.
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05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Children's Telly
After a Radio Times poll, Vanessa asks for your favourite children's TV shows as a child.
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