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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

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Wake up and embrace the day with Zoe Ball.

The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: Jon Richardson and Backstage Ball

Jon Richardson and Backstage Ball

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Jon Richardson and Backstage Ball

Jon Richardson wakes up and embraces the day with Zoe Ball!

Comedian Jon Richardson chats to Zoe about the return of Ultimate Worrier. Plus it’s Backstage Ball! Zoe goes behind the scenes of Who Do You Think You Are?

Jon Richardson wakes up and embraces the day with Zoe Ball! Jon chats about the second series of his comedy panel show Ultimate Worrier, his new sitcom Meet the Richardson's, his love of Ken Bruce, and his top tips for packing the perfect suitcase.

It’s Backstage Ball! Zoe goes behind the scenes of Who Do You Think You Are?, speaking to Genealogist Laura Berry. She reveals how they traced Danny Dyer's royal roots, researching Naomi Harris' Caribbean relatives and where to begin researching your own family tree.

Along with Tina Daheley on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport, she and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners, and more music that you can shake a glitterball at! Mike chats to boxing promoter Eddie Hearne about his podcast and the much anticipated Anthony Joshua boxing rematch. 

There's also weather with Carol Kirkwood, and a daily Pause For Thought from Dr. Krish Kandiah, as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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