Schedule
Early
02:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2's Chill Out Playlist - Norah Jones, James Taylor, Duffy
Angela Scanlon hosts a three-hour special playlist to ease you into the New Year.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki hosts two rounds of the Trucker's Club especially for all the New Year workers!
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Mark Goodier sits in
Mark Goodier gets you going on New Years Day
09:30
Ken Bruce—Clem Cattini picks the Tracks of My Years
Clem Cattini, the legendary rock and roll drummer picks the Tracks of My Years.
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Afternoon
12:00
Mika: The Art of Song—New Year's Day
Mika plays some of his favourite tracks from the most iconic songwriters of all time.
14:00
Radio 2 In Concert—Paloma Faith
Jo Whiley presents the one and only Paloma Faith performing In Concert for BBC Radio 2.
15:00
Ed Balls on Musical Theatre
Ed Balls embarks on his latest post-political adventure for BBC Radio 2.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—All Request New Years Day, featuring Anil and his 35 million Christmas Puddings!
Simon has a special All Request show to start the New Year, playing YOUR song choices.
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—01/01/2018
Paul looks ahead to this year's Traditional and Contemporary Blues GRAMMY Award nominees.
20:00
Celebrating Music's Greatest Stars—Johnnie Walker Meets Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Johnnie meets two of the greatest composers in modern music Sir Elton John & Bernie Taupin
22:00
Will Young's Essentials—Series 2, Will kicks off the New Year with more of his favourite contemporary R&B
2/6More contemporary R&B as personally chosen by Will Young.
23:00
The Russell Davies Archive—Series 2, Classic and neglected recordings from the 1920s, 30s and 40s
1/6Wonderful music form an earlier age which we shouldn't forget.
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Late
00:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Jukebox Special
Johnnie Walker brings in the new year with a Johnnie's Jukebox special.(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 - Craig David, 10CC, The Beatles.
Phil Gayle presents an hour of music from the best of British songs, songwriters & artists
04:03
Radio 2 Playlists—Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures - Bob Lind, Patti Smith, Opus
Phil Gayle dusts off R2's CD cabinet to find some absolute treasures, seldom heard.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Nicki Chapman sits in
Nicki asks if there's anything you're looking forward to about heading back to work...
