Schedule
Early
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—The Real Thing
Eddie Amoo from Liverpool disco hitmakers The Real Thing shares his 70s memories.(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Jazz Playlist
Jamie Cullum introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Great British Songbook
Phil Gayle with the greatest singers, artists and songwriters from the UK.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures
Phil Gayle dusts off the Radio 2 CD cabinets and finds some hidden treasures.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Childbirth adventures
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Strictly's Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez
Strictly Come Dancing's Alexandra and Gorka come to the studio before Saturday's final.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Jools Holland and Jose Feliciano perform live
Jools Holland and Jose Feliciano perform live in the Radio 2 Piano Room plus PopMaster.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—Mysteries and Mothers
Jeremy discusses the ice, Huntington's disease, mothers' love and a mystery Christmas card
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Tanya Burr, Louis Walsh and Debbie Isitt
Talking about Tanya's Christmas, plus Louis and Debbie discuss Nativity! The Musical.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Miranda Hart, Christmas Cake Confession, Snowflake Studies
Miranda Hart chats about her first children's book 'The Girl With The Lost Smile'.
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Evening
19:00
The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum—Keith Tippett Take 5
Jamie Cullum's guest is pianist Keith Tippett.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers pops in
Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers pops in to see Jo.
22:00
Levi Roots—The best in reggae from across the decades
Levi's back, with an hour of the best in reggae music from across the decades.
23:00
The Organist Entertains—Sounds for Winter performed on organ by Jonathan Scott, Adrian Self and Reginald Dixon
Including Silver Bells, Tyrolean Holiday and Dance of the Little Bells.
23:30
Listen to the Band—Some great CDs from 2017
Frank Renton with his choice of the best CD releases of 2017.
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—With Pat Kane from Hue and Cry and a 1985 Megamix
Pat Kane from Hue and Cry picks a classic eighties B-side and Sara has a Megamix from 1985(R)
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Folk Playlist
Mark Radcliffe's selection of folk, roots and acoustic music.
03:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: 90s Hits
Phil Gayle with his favourite playlist of the week, 90s Hits.
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Wednesday Workout
Phil Gayle with tunes to get you over the Hump Day.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Festive Traditions
Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
