BBC Radio 2

I always find it surprising as to the diversity of Radio 2, the schedule on any given night could contain a short half hour program about Folk music and another night a program about Theatre organs can be heard, I have listened to both and realised there is more to life than listening to such stations as Happy FM (or Capital) that tend to play the same record over and over again every two hours. Besdes these stations appear to be aimed at someone about 15 years younger than myself anyway. Radio 2 on the other hand caters for people of my age and boy they certainly deliver, I always tend to be ... more

I am 22 years old, and I have to say that whenever I give anyone a lift in my car I make sure that my radio dial is NOT on Radio 2. Don't get me wrong, it is an excellent radio station, but it still has the reputation for being the station for older people, while Radio 1 is supposed to be for us youngsters. Radio 2 is trying hard to shake off this image and make itself more marketable for the younger generation. Forthcoming events include Robbie Williams in concert on the 20th December 2003, Craig David is playing a live session on Ken Bruce's show and there is a wider range of music now, with ... more

When I was a teenager, I used to moan at my Mum every morning for making me listen to Radio 2, often Terry Wogan. Now at the tender age of 31 I find myself a fan. In fact I used to Mum to put Radio 1 on and now you would have to pay me to listen to that load of drivel! Now that I'm a Radio 2 fan, here's my rundown of the Radio 2 day. ~~Alex Lester 3am to 6am ~~ Now I will confess that I'm not a regular listener to his show. Sometimes though I catch the last 15 minutes as I drive my husband to work. The show is the usual mixture of easy listening pop records (who wants heavy rock at this time!) ... more

Throughout my school days, my college days and now my present existence, I have been laughed at, told I’m stupid and my sanity questioned along with my “cool” factor. Why? Well, its because I like to listen to Radio 2, you know, that “un cool” station. It all began, like many here, thanks to my Mother having the station on before school, after school and practically whenever she was home. I vowed never to listen to it as I wanted to be hip and cool and maybe listen to Radio One and bang my head to wicked dance music. Then I gave in. Radio 2 has the best mix of ... more

Maybe I've just reached that age, but when you consider that BBC Radio 2 has been rated by 95% of Ciao Authors, who am I to argue. Not only the most listened to radio station in the UK, but recent winners of the Sony award for best radio station, Radio 2 offers a wide and diverse cross section of entertainment. Where can I begin in order to explain the attraction of what used to be considered the station of the aged and infirm (unless I have become aged and infirm without my family telling me)? Music we all remember - whether you're in your 'teens or your 'ties, there is something for everyone ... more