BBC R2 Five inspirational people have songs written especially for them. Mark Radcliffe introduces the stories behind the songs. Deals with adult themes. 2026-08-09 Tony returns with another super soul-soaked selection of classics from across the decades - including music from the Three Degrees, Ben E King, Angie Stone and Smokey Robinson. 2026-08-09 Presenter Alex Jones joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life, as she celebrates The One Show's 20th anniversary. 2026-08-09 Matt Baker sits in with uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality, alongside a great soundtrack for Sunday morning. 2026-08-09 Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning. 2026-08-09 Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday morning with The Weekest Link quiz, the Kitchen Tip-Line, Paddy's Timewarp and another BIG question. 2026-08-09 In a special themed episode, Elaine plays a whole range of musical theatre's most loved duets! Daddies and daughters, rivals, daddies and sons, and of course, lovers. 2026-08-09 Ricky Ross loves the 70s! He's sitting in for Shaun on this one-off show, bringing his own specially curated tracklist from the decade along with some great stories. 2026-08-09 Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1968. 2026-08-09 Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1974. 2026-08-09 Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour'. 2026-08-09 A celebration of music from Abbey Road featuring Cilla, The Hollies, The Shadows and Dame Shirley. Plus, a whole hour of Beatles classics. 2026-08-09 Angela Griffin invites you to join her for an unwinds at the beach, with tracks from Carole King, Roxy Music, Bonnie Raitt and Bread. 2026-08-09 Angela Griffin has a folk playlist, perfect for summer, with music from Cat Stevens, Taylor Swift and Neil Young. 2026-08-09 Richie Anderson is live from Salford with your Monday Motivation to kick-start a brand new week, plus Secret Star and This Week in Songs. 2026-08-09 Dermot's playlist is inspired by girls and boys, so expect some Charlatans, Nirvana and Bjork. 2026-08-10 It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. Owain wants to know what exact time is your alarm set for and why. 2026-08-10 Sara is joined by the biggest guests, with all sorts of fun and games, unexpected surprises and the best music from across the decades. 2026-08-10 Presenter Alex Jones chooses her Tracks Of My Years this week, starting with Glenn Medeiros and Bonnie Tyler. 2026-08-10 Jeremy and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them. 2026-08-10 DJ Spoony is bringing you some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon. 2026-08-10 Joel Dommett plays amazing tunes, plus the latest news and travel to help you home. 2026-08-10 Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening. 2026-08-10 Edith Bowman sits in, hand-picking her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too. 2026-08-10 Cerys's weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes. 2026-08-10 Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Dr Odoom is in for Dr Beat to prescribe a perfect tune for a listener whose week hasn't got off to the best start. 2026-08-10 OJ is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and the first Midnight Caller of the week. 2026-08-10