Radio 2 is rolling out its festive programming and, much like last year, the holiday lineup blends familiar favourites, seasonal specials and a few guest presenters stepping in across the week. Here’s the most up-to-date picture of what’s planned so far. As always, all details are subject to change.
📅 22 December
- 12pm – Lorraine Kelly sits in for Jeremy Vine
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4pm–7pm — DJ Spoony sits in for Sara Cox
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9pm–10pm — Radio 2 All Stars with Dermot O’Leary
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10pm–12am — R2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
📅 23 December
- 12pm – Lorraine Kelly sits in for Jeremy Vine
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4pm–7pm — DJ Spoony sits in for Sara Cox
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10pm–12am — R2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin
📅 24 December – Christmas Eve
- 12pm – Lorraine Kelly sits in for Jeremy Vine
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7pm–9pm — Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco
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9pm–10pm — Christmas Music with Mariah Carey
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10pm–12am — R2 Loves Christmas Films
🎄 25 December – Christmas Day
6am–8am — Zoe Ball’s Christmas Crooners
8am–10am — Good Morning Christmas
10am–12pm — Junior Choice with Anneka Rice
12pm–2pm — Jane McDonald
2pm–4pm — Gary Davies
4pm–7pm — Pick of the Pops
7pm–9pm — Beverley Knight Gospel Revue
9pm–11pm — Trevor Nelson’s Soul Christmas
Early morning:
4am–6am — Good Morning Sunday with Kate Bottley
📅 26 December – Boxing Day
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Mark Goodier sits in for Scott Mills
(Further details still being updated)
⭐ 28 December – Sunday Special
3pm–5pm — A Celebration of Johnnie Walker
A tribute show marking his extraordinary broadcasting legacy.
🎉 New Year’s Eve – 31 December
From midday onwards, Radio 2 repeats last year’s format:
12pm–2pm — Sophie’s Kitchen Disco
2pm–4pm — Sounds of the 60s
4pm–6pm — Sounds of the 70s
6pm–8pm — Sounds of the 80s
8pm–10pm — Sounds of the 90s with Owain
10pm–1am — Michelle Visage’s NYE Party
🎆 New Year’s Day – 1 January
Still emerging, but currently we know:
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4am–6am — Good Morning Sunday with Kate Bottley
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