BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It is the most popular station in the United Kingdom with over 14 million weekly listeners.[1] Since launching in 1967, the station broadcasts a wide range of content. The 'About Radio 2' BBC webpage says: "With a repertoire covering more than 40 years,[2] Radio 2 plays the widest selection of music on the radio—from classic and mainstream pop to a specialist portfolio including classical, country, folk, jazz, soul, rock 'n' roll, gospel and blues."[3]
For other stations known as Radio 2, see Radio 2.United Kingdom and internationally via BBC Sounds
- FM: 88.1–90.2 MHz
- DAB: 12B (BBC National DAB)
- Freeview: 702
- Freesat: 702
- Sky (UK only): 0102
- Virgin Media: 902
- Virgin Media Ireland: 908
- Astra 2E (28.2°E)
- Intelsat 901 (18°W)
BBC R2
English
- Adult contemporary music
- Various specialist music programmes
30 September 1967
- LW: 200 kHz (1967–1978)
- AM: 693 & 909 kHz (1978–1990)
Radio 2 broadcasts throughout the UK on FM between 88.1 MHz and 90.2 MHz from studios at Broadcasting House and Maida Vale Studios in central London. Programmes are broadcast on FM radio, digital radio via DAB, digital television and BBC Sounds.
According to RAJAR, the station broadcasts to a weekly audience of 13.2 million with a listening share of 13.4% as of December 2023.[4]
