Angela Scanlon’s Radio 2 drivetime show: start date and what to expect

2nd November 2026

Updated 2 Nov 2026, 19:51 · First published 2 Nov 2026

Angela Scanlon will start her new BBC Radio 2 drivetime show on Monday 16 November, live every weekday from 4pm to 7pm.

📻 Angela Scanlon on Radio 2
📅 First show: Monday 16 November
🕓 Weekdays, 4pm–7pm
🎶 All Request Friday: listeners pick the songs and send dedications
🚗 Travel news: Kirsten O’Brien and Bobbie Pryor

The Irish presenter, known for BBC One’s Your Home Made Perfect and her Get A Grip podcast, was confirmed as the new host of the drivetime slot in September. Now the station has set the date.

“I’ve been counting down to this one.”Angela Scanlon

What will the show include?

The three-hour show will feature All Request Friday, where listeners choose the music and send dedications. Kirsten O’Brien and Bobbie Pryor will present travel news throughout the show, and it is produced by Ben Stones for BBC Audio.

How to listen

Radio 2 is on FM, DAB and BBC Sounds, as well as smart speakers. And if you want Hit Music Only on your drive home, Energy Radio is on DAB+ across London, online at energyradio.uk and on smart speakers: just say “Alexa, play Energy Radio”.

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