Articles about BBC Radio 2

A comprehensive record of television and radio schedules during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday 19 September 2022

Your cut-out n’ keep guide to tuning into the three BBC FM services – some now in stereo! – in the UK

It’s all change for BBC radio as the national networks move frequencies as part of a Europe-wide reorganisation

Ray Moore opens and closes the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest for BBC Radio 2

Disc jockey and presenter dies

Listen to Radio 1 and Radio 2’s introductory programme from the evening of 30 September 1967

A look at what was on the BBC on Saturday 28 October 1967

Whilst here in Transdiffusion Towers we were busy listening to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6music, it seems Ken Bruce over on Radio 2 was having problems with his voice.

At first glance, the axing of the BBC’s Electric Proms may superficially seem regrettable but perhaps understandable from a financial perspective given that major cuts have to be made. But…

BBC admits it went too far in U2 tie-up On the surface this just appears to be yet another complaint from the commercial media sector (this time, the RadioCentre) along…

Radio 2’s Dave Barber resigns ahead of on-air apology for Brand-Ross calls Apologies in advance for mentioning the ‘S’ word again, but I’ll try to keep it relatively brief this…

And so the dust begins to settle on the lamentable Russell Brand / Johnathan Ross fiasco, about which far too many people have already have already had their say, so…

By suspending Ross and Brand, BBC boss Mark Thompson reveals himself a coward No matter what Mark Thompson and other BBC executives say or do from now onwards in relation…

Brand quits BBC over prank calls The resignation of Russell Brand from the BBC can hardly be good for the Corporation. He is – I’ll try not to choke on…

Brand has resigned; Ross probably ought to consider doing something similar himself. The pre-recording of edgy comedy programmes is a great way to make sure that the wrong thing doesn’t…

I’m not a fan of either Ross or Brand; I have no comment on the question as to whether or not they are overpaid; and I certainly think that the…

Gordon Brown criticises Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross’s BBC phone prank The transcript of what was said What started out as a “schoolboy prank” (except of course neither participants are…

Nigel Stapley remembers

BBC should privatise Radios 1 and 2, says Richard Eyre Ex-commercial radio man wants BBC Radios 1 and 2 to be privatised, which is a rather strange assertion to make…

Privatise Channel 4, says Big Brother mogul Want a lively debate combined with a whole host of potential contradictions? Then hire Peter Bazalgette as a guest speaker as what happened…

The birth of Radios 1-4

The coming of Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4

Robin Carmody looks back on his Moment

Mike Brown’s memories

More than Sunday Lunch

Kirk Northrop surprises himself

Growing up with Radios 1 & 2

Nigel Stapley hits the SW Bands

Glenn Aylett looks at sports coverage since 1945

The recent history of Radio 2, and its change from “Radio Grim Reaper” to being the most popular station on the dial.

The changeover between the Light Programme and Radios 1 and 2 wasn’t easy

Radio Two tries to find an identity after two decades under the shadow of its younger sibling