Nicki hosts two rounds of the Trucker's Club especially for all the New Year workers!
Mark Goodier gets you going with the breakfast show. Expect lots of great music, news headlines, a look at the papers, regular sports updates and a daily Pause for Thought. Show more
Clem Cattini, the legendary rock and roll drummer who's performed on over 40 UK number one singles picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Bill Haley and Johnny Kidd. Show more
Mika plays some of his favourite tracks from the most iconic songwriters of all time and chats to singer-songwriter and actress Carla Bruni about how she spends New Year's Day. Show more
Jo Whiley has one of the biggest voices in pop performing live In Concert - Paloma Faith. She'll perform songs from her new album Crybaby as well those that you know and love. Show more
From Strictly's polished dance floor to the equally glamorous world of musical theatre, Ed Balls embarks on his latest post-political adventure for BBC Radio 2. Show more
Simon Mayo Drivetime
All Request New Years Day, featuring Anil and his 35 million Christmas Puddings!
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Simon has a special All Request show to start the New Year, playing YOUR song choices.
Paul looks ahead to this year's Traditional and Contemporary Blues GRAMMY Award nominees.
Celebrating Music's Greatest Stars
Johnnie Walker Meets Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin
1 hour, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Johnnie Walker meets two of the greatest composers in modern music - friends and collaborators Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin - as they celebrate 50 years of working together. Show more
Will Young's Essentials
Series 2
Episode 2: Will kicks off the New Year with more of his favourite contemporary R&B
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Will Young kicks off the New Year with more of his favourite contemporary R&B including tracks from Zhane, Bobby Brown, Kelly Price, Whitney Houston and Brownstone. Show more
The Russell Davies Archive
Series 2
Episode 1: Classic and neglected recordings from the 1920s, 30s and 40s
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Bob Hope, Vera Lynn, Sydney Bechet's majestic version of Summertime and a reminder of a great talent rarely heard today, Lee Morse, all call out to us from a golden time. Show more
Johnnie Walker brings in the new year with a Johnnie's Jukebox special. He revisits some of the highlights that have been added to the Jukebox in 2017. Show more
Jamie Cullum introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
Radio 2 Playlists
Radio 2 Playlist: Great British Songbook - Craig David, 10CC, The Beatles.
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Phil Gayle presents an hour of music from the best of British songs, songwriters and artists.
Radio 2 Playlists
Radio 2 Playlist: Hidden Treasures - Bob Lind, Patti Smith, Opus
1 hour
on BBC Radio 2
Phil Gayle dusts off R2's CD cabinet to find some absolute treasures, seldom heard.
