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by Stephen Chapman
BBC Radio 2 has announced its highlights for Winter 2021, including a new show from Audio Always.
At the end of January, Dr Rangan Chatterjee will host the series, featuring inspirational conversations and a positive musical soundtrack. Airing each Sunday, it aims to help listeners plan their week ahead with “positivity and purpose.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Radio 2 family. In my brand new show I’m hoping to bring some wonderful well-being, calmness, great guests and the best music to Sunday nights as we all prepare for the week ahead,” he said.
“2020 has been such a challenging year for us all, so I’m looking forward to speaking to, and hearing from, the Radio 2 audience about how they live their lives, as well as giving them help and support on how they can have a happier and healthier 2021.”
Festive programmes and schedule changes at BBC Radio 2
Details of the Christmas specials and changes to the schedule for 2021 have been released by BBC Radio 2.
Changes include an earlier start time for
Vanessa Feltz who will be on from 4am till 6.30a starting on January 4th.
Vanessa says: “When Radio 2 asked me to extend my show I was thrilled! It’s a real privilege to spend such intimate time with the UK’s early birds – and they continue to fascinate and astound us with their messages.”
Radio 2 today launches a listener vote to discover the nation’s all-time favourite song from a musical. From 12pm on Friday 18 December to 12pm on Monday 11 January, listeners can take their pick from a long list of 50 classics spanning nine decades.