Ofcom responds to BBC Sounds stream proposals
The BBC can proceed with Radio 1 and Radio 3 proposals, but public interest test required for Radio 2 extension.
BBC Radio 2
Pop-up radio station to celebrate Beatles anniversary
Radio 2 Beatles will broadcast from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September from London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.
New drivetime and evening shows for Radio 2
Sara Cox will host drivetime on BBC Radio 2 in the new year.
Chris Evans to host Virgin Radio breakfast show
Broadcaster Chris Evans is leaving BBC Radio 2 to join Virgin Radio in the New Year.
BBC Radio 2 announces new schedule for Spring
BBC Radio 2 has announced several changes to its schedule, including a new drivetime programme.
New weekend schedule announced for Radio 2
A new look weekend schedule has been unveiled by BBC Radio 2, featuring Tony Blackburn, Dermot O’Leary, Zoe Ball and Anneka Rice.
Radio 2 announces overnight schedule changes
Live overnight programmes on BBC Radio 2 will be replaced with repeats and curated playlists from the end of January.
BBC Radio 2 launches 1950s pop-up service
A pop-up radio station celebrating the music and culture of the 1950s will launch on Thursday.
Pop-up station Radio 2 Country returns for C2C
Bob Harris will launch pop-up station BBC Radio 2 Country as it returns for the Country to Country festival.
Range of specialist music for Radio 2
Plans have been unveiled for specialist music programmes on Radio 2 this year, beginning with a focus on folk music. The new Folk Show began earlier this month, and will feature live folk acts in the run up to the Folk Awards on 30th January. Future shows will feature Richard Thompson, Heidi Talbot and Jefferson Hamer. … Read more