BFBS Radio 2

A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.

From a deep dive into the hormone behind the parent child bond to an interrogation into the idea of unconditional love, we explore the huge and often pressurised emotion of love.

With interviews, context and analysis.

Naga Munchetty previews the best of Christmas TV and streaming shows with Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell.

Lisa McCormick sits in with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews.

Zoe welcomes you to Christmas morning and helps you along with the spud peeling with a musical Christmas Crooners Cracker including Perry Como, Michael Bublé and Doris Day.

The Reverend Kate Bottley welcomes in Christmas morning, live on Radio 2, with merriment, good cheer and all of your festive wishes!

Elis and John return with a sleigh-load of festive frivolity for their annual Christmas Cracker special! Landing on what will also be their 500th episode, expect special guests, seasonal Made-Up games and lots of yuletide fun.

A round up of the day’s news on Christmas Day.

Rick Edwards presents favourite moments of sporting punditry from Fighting Talk this year.

King Charles III delivers his Christmas message to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Followed by a round-up of the day's main stories.

Rick Edwards presents more favourite moments of sporting punditry from Fighting Talk this year.

Beverley Knight returns to Radio 2 to host an upbeat celebration of gospel music from the UK and Ireland, festive songs and traditional carols on Christmas evening.

Trevor Nelson and the BBC Concert Orchestra return to the Royal Albert Hall in London, to celebrate Christmas in soulful style!

Joins coverage of the 4th Ashes Test, Day 1.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Kate Winslet, actor and director, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Analysis of news and current affairs.

With interviews, context and analysis.

The latest national and international news.

With the help of contemporary comedians, scholars and an appetite for enduring humour, Ian Hislop tracks down the earliest examples of enduring British comedy tropes and jokes.

Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special. Expect big festive laughs and a refreshing take on the stories that shaped 2025.

Build up and live commentary of Premier League tie Manchester United v Newcastle United

Isa Guha, Jonathan Agnew and Sir Alastair Cook choose another Ashes Top 10.

Joins coverage of the 4th Ashes Test, Day 2.

The big news and sports stories, weather, plus previews of the weekend's sporting events.

News and current affairs, including sports desk, weather and 'Thought for the Day'.

Eavesdropping on rehearsals for a special screening of the beloved Christmas animation, as musicians prepare to perform the soundtrack live with its hit song, Walking in the Air.

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world

Build up and live commentary of Premier League tie Nottingham Forest v Manchester City

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Jagielka, Alan Shearer and Statman Dave to build up to the day’s sporting action. Plus updates of Nottingham Forest v Manchester City in the Premier League and Hibs v Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.

Live Premier League commentary with updates from across today's 3pm matches in the Premier League, EFL and the Scottish Premiership.

Reports, results and reaction to the day's big sports stories.

Live football commentary of Chelsea v Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Your calls on the day's big football stories with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton.

Johnny I'Anson with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.

Joins live coverage of the 4th Ashes Test, day 3

Laura McGhie with your calls and features through the night.

Joins live coverage of the 4th Ashes Test, for the closing stages of day 3.

Eleanor Oldroyd is live from Melbourne, bringing you the latest news and all the drama from the Fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Plus the day's news and sporting stories from around the world with Jeanette Kwakye.

The Sunday morning magazine programme with Britain's best newspaper review.

Colin sets up your day of sport and beyond with a Sunday morning mix of special guests, special conversations and special radio.

Steve Crossman is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Joe Hart to build up to today’s Premier League fixtures, featuring Sunderland v Leeds United at 2pm, followed by Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur at 4:30pm.

Live football commentary of Sunderland v Leeds United in the Premier League.

Steve Crossman builds up to Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Live football commentary of Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Your calls on the day's big football stories with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton.

The BBC F1 team reflect on the 2025 season with McLaren dominating as constructor, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, plus Max Verstappen fighting it out for the driver's title

Johnny I'Anson sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.

Joins live coverage of the 4th Ashes Test, day 4. Full commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra with the Test Match Special team.

Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.

News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe.

News and current affairs, including sports desk, weather and 'Thought for the Day'.

Adam Fleming sits in taking your calls on the day's big stories.

Leila Nathoo sits in with news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.

Analysis of news and current affairs.

Jane Garvey & Fi Glover with lively conversation and a fresh look at the news.

In-depth discussion of today's news.

With interviews, context and analysis.

The latest national and international news.

Ian visits a late Medieval College Chapel to examine early examples of visual comedy in his search for evidence of what made our ancestors laugh.

avid Mitchell asks Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school

Aaron Paul is joined by Michael Brown and Steve Evans for around-the-grounds coverage of tonight’s EFL fixtures.

Tony Livesey with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews.

Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.

News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe.

News and current affairs, including sports desk, weather and 'Thought for the Day'.

Tony Livesey sits in and takes your calls on the day's big stories.

Emma Vardy sits in with features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.

Analysis of news and current affairs.

Jane Garvey & Fi Glover with lively conversation and a fresh look at the news.

In-depth discussion of today's news.

With interviews, context and analysis.

The latest national and international news.

In his search for the earliest examples of British comedy Ian looks at a unique manuscript that actually describes a Medieval entertainer in action.

Frank Skinner hosts the show based on what we all do at least once a day – shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling.

Build up and live commentary of Premier League tie Arsenal v Aston Villa

Qasa Alom sits in with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews.