Radio 2 - Latest Articles
Catch-up with the latest articles from Radio 2.
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10 famous poems read by 10 famous voices
To celebrate National Poetry Day, enjoy these dramatic renditions of Keats, Yeats and more
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10 hilarious 91热爆 Children in Need mash-up skits
GreaseEnders, Star Wars and the best appeal night sketches from the last few years
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10 musicals that shaped pop culture
From West Side Story to Grease, the seminal shows that really made a song and dance of it
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10 rules for writing a memorable theme tune
The composers behind EastEnders, Neighbours and 91热爆 Front share their secrets
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11 unforgettable pop videos from the 90s
Jump back two decades with these unforgettable videos
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12 reasons why we all loved Christmas in the 80s
Twas the era of Wham!, snowballs, unironic Christmas jumpers and walking in the air
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13 times 91热爆 Radio 2 had us in stitches in 2016
Tim Vine's impressions and Eminem in an airing cupboard - the funniest clips of the year
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17 reasons to be cheerful about 2017
From Paloma Faith to the Proms, the events to look forward to this year
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18 reasons to feel cheerful about 2018
Banish any January blues with our guide to what's going to make your year in 2018
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5 famous stars who followed their parents into the pop world
Albert Hammond, a recent guest on Simon Mayo, is one of many proud pop parents
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5 of the most unlikely rock collaborations
We're looking at you, Lou Reed and Metallica...
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5 TV spin-offs we'd love to see as much as Kat and Alfie's 'Redwater'
From Peter Kay's Car Share to Gavin & Stacey, here are the spin-offs we need right now.
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6 80s pop groups who are still going strong
Get a big shiny blast from the pop past...
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6 amazing Factoids about The Edinburgh Festival (and fringe)
Radio 2 is heading to Edinburgh
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6 essential Radio 2 playlists to soundtrack your life
Need power ballads and need them fast? We've got you covered
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6 modern artists influenced by Sgt. Pepper's and The Beatles
6 modern artists influenced by Sgt Pepper's and The Beatles
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6 modern artists we wouldn't have without Ella Fitzgerald
The influence of the unforgettable jazz singer can still be heard in music today
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6 musicians who鈥檝e swapped the mic for the manuscript
From Madonna to Paul McCartney, here's the stars that leapt from beats to books...
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6 pop stars who have wowed in musical theatre
These pop stars have turned their hands to musical theatre
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6 reasons why Adam Clayton should be your favourite member of U2
We salute the legendary U2 bassist....
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6 reasons why Ball and Boe might be the best musical duo this century
We take a look at all the reasons why the Together Again stars are amazing
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6 reasons why Blondie are still the coolest band in town
Why Blondie are still the coolest band in town
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6 reasons why Shania Twain is the REAL Queen of Pop
SHANIA TWAIN
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66 reasons why 1966 was a great year for Britain
England won the World Cup and London swung, but what else happened in this momentous year?
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7 amazing jobs that actually exist!
Chris Evans looks at the most amazing jobs you can really get
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7 amazing songs from musicals you won't be able to stop humming
Radio 2 is celebrating the work of Bill Kenwright in
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7 classic game shows we need back on TV
We're ready to get retro with our Saturday night viewing
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7 iconic things celebrating their 50th birthday this year
Happy birthday, Radio 2!
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7 legendary song-writing duos that changed the face of pop music
These talented partnerships made magic when they came together
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7 new TV shows to keep you glued to your screens this summer
From the clash of choirs to the return of Ripper Street, these shows are a must-see
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7 pieces of wisdom from children's authors
Adults can learn a lot from children's books...
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7 pop stars under 25 making music for all ages
Make sure you have these young artists in your music collection
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7 pop stars who excelled in acting roles
These music stars have also impressed on screen
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7 reasons why James Blunt should be your new favourite pop star
He's got a whole lot more up his sleeve than You're Beautiful, you know...
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7 songs you won't believe were released 20 years ago
From Spice Girls to Hanson, 1997 was a great year for music.
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7 times Simon Mayo's Drivetime answered life's biggest questions
You may not have known you needed these answers but we bet you're glad you've got them
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8 brilliant definitions of beauty, from Aristotle to Aguilera
How the concept of beauty has been explored by philosophers, poets, artists and pop stars
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8 celebrity couples and the songs they chose for their first dance
In need of some inspiration for your big day? Let these famous faces help...
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9 soul-stirring gospel performances from the 91热爆
These rousing choral numbers are sure to raise your spirits
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9 stars who seriously love their hometown
From Alison Moyet to Adele, these stars are still head over heels for their hometown...
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9 stars whose lives (and careers) changed forever after Strictly Come Dancing
What are they up to now? Do they still don their dancing shoes? We've got the answers.
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Bryan Adams: Radio 2 - A Birthday Portrait
Trevor Nelson reckons the only reason they turned up was to meet Bryan...
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Eight times Terry Wogan made us cry with laughter
From Eurovision to Top Gear, here are some of Sir Tel's funniest moments
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Fearne Cotton's Seven Most Revealing Celebrity Interviews
Adele, Diaz, Del Rey, Buble鈥� they all spilled the beans to Radio 2鈥檚 new presenter
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First Crushes: Listeners and celebrities reveal all
We've all had one and so have famous people
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Giant penguins and tiny kangaroos - the amazing stories behind Steve Wright鈥檚 factoids
Did you know that some penguins were once taller than humans? You do now...
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Glastonbury 2017: Who to watch if you're a Radio 2 listener
A handy guide if you're heading to Worthy Farm or watching at home
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How much do you know about Eurovision鈥檚 Most Ridiculous Moments?
Can you remember what really happened?
