Episodes
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| Andrew Garfield | 20220316 | 20220320 (R2) | Award winning & Oscar nominated actor Andrew Garfield has raided his entire record collection to create a very personal mix-tape for us. Each song evoking a memory of a time, a person and place, as we travel from childhood to present day hearing the tunes that have been the soundtrack to particular moments in his life. Andrew's selection is a wonderfully eclectic mix from an early Bugsy Malone favourite to the brilliance of Talking Heads, via Kendrick Lamar and Arcade Fire! All this woven together with warmth and charm, who knew Spiderman was so funky! Actor Andrew Garfield chooses the tracks that have soundtracked his life and career. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Ant And Dec | 20211224 | 20200906 (R2) 20211227 (R2) | Celebrating 30 years together, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly bring their unique warmth, charm and humour to Radio 2 as they select the tracks that have been the soundtrack to their long and illustrious career. We'll discover the very first time they sang together and which pop song they think should be listened to at least twice a year for the good of one's health. From saving a musical icon from taking a Royal tumble to missing the Queen of Pop actually taking a royal tumble! It's a journey through 30 years of a great friendship. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly celebrate 30 years together with a mixtape just for us. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Beverley Knight (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230910 | 20230909 (R2) | Ahead of her performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, Beverley Knight MBE opens up about the songs and artists that have been the soundtrack to her life. From her earliest musical memories, which included practising for Top of the Pops, all the way to the amazing artist she will simply never tire of. With music from Prince to Feargal Sharkey, Chaka Khan to Raye, a wonderful hour spent in Beverley's company. Counting down to Radio 2 in the Park, Beverley picks the songs that define her life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Craig David | 20220911 | 20221008 (R2) | Craig David shares the songs and memories that have been the soundtrack to his life so far in My Life In A Mixtape. From the first record he bought, a childhood film that shaped his own music career, to a tune that makes us all feel like we'd love to be in New York city! With music from Usher, Terence Trent D'arby, Destiny's Child and Drake, it's a really enjoyable hour in Craig's wonderful company, packed with great tunes! Craig David shares great music and memories in his mixtape. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| David Walliams | 20211224 | 20201212 (R2) 20211229 (R2) | Author, actor and comedian David Walliams delves into his music collection to create a very personal mixtape. With each song evoking memories of people & places, we journey from childhood to the present day hearing the tunes that have been the accompaniment to his life. From a Bond legend who was lucky enough to have David's mum offer to make him a Shepherds's pie, the song he would have loved to have written for his son and find out which album he could listen to for the rest of his life. Author, actor and comedian David Walliams with songs that have soundtracked his life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Emilia Clarke | 20200815 | Actress Emilia Clarke has dusted down her record collection to create a very personal mix-tape. With each song evoking a memory of a time and a place, we journey from childhood to the present day hearing the tunes that have been the accompaniment to her life. Emilia's selection is a wonderfully surprising eclectic mix of classic and new music, woven together with warmth and wit. Actress Emilia Clarke takes a personal journey sharing the songs that soundtrack her life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives | |
| Heather Small | 20220925 | Heather Small takes us through the songs that have been the soundtrack to her life so far, in My Life In A Mixtape. With her earliest memories of a dancing to Aretha Franklin, an album she'll never tire of from Marvin Gaye, all the way to her love of the fabulous Little Simz; this is a fantastic collection of brilliant music and passionate insight with Heather. A wonderful hour. Heather Small curates her favourite songs in a Mixtape. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives | |
| Jim Kerr | 20220918 | 20221007 (R2) | Jim Kerr shares the songs that were the soundtrack to his formative years; music being such a strong connection to moments, memories and the people we hold dear. From the first song he remembers ever singing at family parties in Glasgow to the records he saved up to buy and the artists he hugely admires. A wonderful mix of music from T. Rex to Sparks via Shirley Bassey and Little Richard, alongside warm, personal and insightful chat from Jim in this edition of My Life In A Mixtape. Jim Kerr shares the songs that shaped his early life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Lemar (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230917 | 20230910 (R2) | Ahead of his performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, UK soul star Lemar chooses the songs and artists that have been hugely influential in his life so far. From Nat King Cole to PM Dawn, Luther Vandross to Usher and many more - Lemar chats about what these songs mean to him and how they shaped his own musical path. A danceable, feel-good hour in the company of Lemar! Lemar shares the music that soundtracks his life ahead of his set at Radio 2 in the Park. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Matt Willis (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230909 | Ahead of their performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, Busted's Matt Willis shares the songs that have been the soundtrack to his life. From Madness to The Prodigy, Chris Stapleton to Foo Fighters, this is a brilliant journey through the music that has meant so much to him. From earliest memories to the song that got him into country music and a track he thinks is simply perfect pop! All in the wonderful company of Matt. Matt picks the soundtrack of his life ahead of Busted's set at Radio 2 in the Park. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives | |
| Melanie C | 20210704 | 20220105 (R2) 20221018 (R2) | Melanie C presents her ultimate mixtape. Melanie, 'Sporty Spice', has created a very personal mix of music, sharing the memories wrapped up in each song. From childhood to the present day, we hear the tunes that have been the accompaniment to her life so far. With Stevie Wonder as one of her earliest memories, music has always played a huge part in Mel's life. From Madonna to Blur via Lizzo and The Happy Mondays, this is a celebration of music and a wonderful hour spent in Melanie's company! Mel C curates the ultimate mixtape, a soundtrack to her life so far. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Nile Rodgers | 20220911 | 20220925 (R2) | Nile Rodgers takes us through his wonderful life & amazing career via the songs that have been the soundtrack to it, in My Life in Mixtape. From Elvis Presley to Laura Mvula via David Bowie, Nile shares his earliest memories, an artist he adores & wishes was better known and even a fascinating conversation with David Bowie prior to the creation of Let's Dance - and all said in that beautiful soothing voice! A treat for the ears. Nile Rodgers creates a fantastic, personal Mixtape for us. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Olly Murs | 20210904 | 20210903 (R2) 20211222 (R2) 20221019 (R2) | Pop star and presenter Olly Murs presents his Life In a Mixtape. Olly's created a very personal and fun mix of music for us, sharing the memories & people wrapped up in each song. We travel from childhood to the present day hearing the tunes that have been the accompaniment to his life so far. From the artist he and his siblings first adored, what he is always doing in the car (as well as driving!) to the song that changed his life! From Michael Jackson to Kings of Leon via Stevie Wonder, it's a wonderfully personal hour spent with this Olly Murs. Olly Murs curates a personal Mixtape for us, a wonderful soundtrack to his life so far. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Oti Mabuse | 20211224 | 20210320 (R2) 20210613 (R2) 20211228 (R2) | Strictly Come Dancing Champion and all round wonderful human, Oti Mabuse, has created a very personal mix-tape. With Dame Shirley Bassey being one of her earliest memories, music has always played a huge part in her life. From Miriam Makeba to Dua Lipa & back to Bon Jovi, you realise it would be hard to be grumpy in her company and impossible not to dance! As we journey from childhood to the present day hearing the music that has been the soundtrack to Oti's life, the music and stories feel like the perfect companion for a Saturday night. Strictly's Oti takes us on a very personal journey sharing the soundtrack to her life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Beth Shriever | 20240715 | 20240720 (R2) | Beth Shriever is an elite British cyclist competing as a BMX racer with Team GB in Paris. What music do Olympians listen to before they take to the biggest stage in the world? Let's find out! From Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay – just some of the artists who have accompanied Beth as she became a record breaking British cyclist – heading to the Paris Olympics! British Olympian Beth Shriever shares the music that's been the soundtrack to her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Elite British BMX racer, Beth Shriever, shares the brilliant mix of music that's soundtracked her life - from Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay. " Beth Shriever is an elite British cyclist competing as a BMX racer with Team GB in Paris. What music do Olympians listen to before they take to the biggest stage in the world? Let's find out! From Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay – just some of the artists who have accompanied Beth as she became a record breaking British cyclist – heading to the Paris Olympics! British Olympian Beth Shriever shares the music that's been the soundtrack to her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Elite British BMX racer, Beth Shriever, shares the brilliant mix of music that's soundtracked her life - from Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay. |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Beth Shriever | 20240720 | Beth Shriever is an elite British cyclist competing as a BMX racer with Team GB in Paris. What music do Olympians listen to before they take to the biggest stage in the world? Let's find out! From Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay – just some of the artists who have accompanied Beth as she became a record breaking British cyclist – heading to the Paris Olympics! British Olympian Beth Shriever shares the music that's been the soundtrack to her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Elite British BMX racer, Beth Shriever, shares the brilliant mix of music that's soundtracked her life - from Chaka Khan to Billie Eilish, via Backstreet Boys, SZA and Coldplay. | |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Helen Glover Mbe | 20240715 | 20240720 (R2) | Helen Glover MBE, is an Olympic medal winning British rower – heading to her 4th Olympic Games with Team GB! Helen takes us through her life via the music that has shaped and soundtracked it. She shares her earliest musical memories, some teenage pop legends through to the music that provides great moments of inspiration now. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A surprising musical hour spent in the wonderful company of Helen. Olympic Medal winning Helen Glover MBE, shares the music that has shaped her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Helen Glover MBE shares the music that has shaped and soundtracked her life. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A wonderful musical hour spent in Helen's company. " Helen Glover MBE, is an Olympic medal winning British rower – heading to her 4th Olympic Games with Team GB! Helen takes us through her life via the music that has shaped and soundtracked it. She shares her earliest musical memories, some teenage pop legends through to the music that provides great moments of inspiration now. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A surprising musical hour spent in the wonderful company of Helen. Olympic Medal winning Helen Glover MBE, shares the music that has shaped her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Helen Glover MBE shares the music that has shaped and soundtracked her life. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A wonderful musical hour spent in Helen's company. |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Helen Glover Mbe | 20240720 | Helen Glover MBE, is an Olympic medal winning British rower – heading to her 4th Olympic Games with Team GB! Helen takes us through her life via the music that has shaped and soundtracked it. She shares her earliest musical memories, some teenage pop legends through to the music that provides great moments of inspiration now. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A surprising musical hour spent in the wonderful company of Helen. Olympic Medal winning Helen Glover MBE, shares the music that has shaped her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Helen Glover MBE shares the music that has shaped and soundtracked her life. From The Beatles to Beyonce, Kesha to Elbow! A wonderful musical hour spent in Helen's company. | |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Jake Wightman | 20240715 | 20240721 (R2) | Jake Wightman is a Team GB middle distance runner, winning, amongst his many awards, Gold at the 2022 World Championships! Celebrating Team GB at the Paris Olympics Jake's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to his life. From his earliest memories – the very first song played to him, and it's a cracker! – to Billy Joel, Frank Ocean, The Fratellis and David Essex. Share an hour with Jake – it's probably the only time you'll be able to catch him! Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman shares the great music that's soundtracked his life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman's created a Mixtape of the music that's soundtracked his life. From Billy Joel to The Fratellis and an amazingly apt first tune ever heard! " Jake Wightman is a Team GB middle distance runner, winning, amongst his many awards, Gold at the 2022 World Championships! Celebrating Team GB at the Paris Olympics Jake's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to his life. From his earliest memories – the very first song played to him, and it's a cracker! – to Billy Joel, Frank Ocean, The Fratellis and David Essex. Share an hour with Jake – it's probably the only time you'll be able to catch him! Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman shares the great music that's soundtracked his life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman's created a Mixtape of the music that's soundtracked his life. From Billy Joel to The Fratellis and an amazingly apt first tune ever heard! |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Jake Wightman | 20240730 | 20240721 (R2) | Jake Wightman is a Team GB middle distance runner, winning, amongst his many awards, Gold at the 2022 World Championships! Celebrating Team GB at the Paris Olympics Jake's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to his life. From his earliest memories – the very first song played to him, and it's a cracker! – to Billy Joel, Frank Ocean, The Fratellis and David Essex. Share an hour with Jake – it's probably the only time you'll be able to catch him! Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman shares the great music that's soundtracked his life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Celebrating Team GB, Jake Wightman's created a Mixtape of the music that's soundtracked his life. From Billy Joel to The Fratellis and an amazingly apt first tune ever heard! |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Maisie Summers-newton | 20240715 | 20240721 (R2) | Maisie Summers-Newton is a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB! Celebrating this summer of sport, Maisie's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. From earliest memories of dancing on a family holiday to a huge Oasis hit immortalised by her Team GB team mates! Tunes from Amy Winehouse to The 1975, via Lady Gaga, The Killers and Harry Styles. Make a musical splash with the wonderful Maisie! Maisie Summers-Newton shares a Mixtape of the music that has soundtracked her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Maisie Summers-Newton, a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB, has created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. " Maisie Summers-Newton is a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB! Celebrating this summer of sport, Maisie's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. From earliest memories of dancing on a family holiday to a huge Oasis hit immortalised by her Team GB team mates! Tunes from Amy Winehouse to The 1975, via Lady Gaga, The Killers and Harry Styles. Make a musical splash with the wonderful Maisie! Maisie Summers-Newton shares a Mixtape of the music that has soundtracked her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Maisie Summers-Newton, a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB, has created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. |
| Paris Olympics 2024: Masie Summers-newton | 20240721 | Maisie Summers-Newton is a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB! Celebrating this summer of sport, Maisie's created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. From earliest memories of dancing on a family holiday to a huge Oasis hit immortalised by her Team GB team mates! Tunes from Amy Winehouse to The 1975, via Lady Gaga, The Killers and Harry Styles. Make a musical splash with the wonderful Maisie! Maisie Summers-Newton shares a Mixtape of the music that has soundtracked her life. Team GB Olympians share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives. Maisie Summers-Newton, a World Record Paralympic Swimmer heading to Paris with Team GB, has created a Mixtape of the music that has been the soundtrack to her life. | |
| Rick Astley (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230910 | 20230916 (R2) | Ahead of his performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, Rick Astley shares the songs that have been the soundtrack to his life. From the singer his dad loved, to the performers he thinks are truly the best, to an AC/DC song he learned to the play the drums to! With music from artists including Frank Sinatra, The Smiths, Calvin Harris and Biffy Clyro, this is a wonderful hour of music and chat in the company of Rick Astley. Rick warms up for Radio 2 in the Park by picking the music that has defined his life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Ricky Gervais | 20220115 | Ricky Gervais shares with us the music he loves, what these songs mean to him and why he included his favourite songs within his show, After Life. Ricky, a much loved and hugely successful writer, actor, comedian, stand up & animal rights campaigner chooses wonderful music from as far back as his first LP all the way through the music he listens to now, which includes David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Radiohead, Elton John & Nick Cave. An hour of beautiful music and companionship with Ricky. Ricky Gervais shares the music that has soundtracked his life and career. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives | |
| Ricky Ross (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230916 | Ahead of their performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross shares the songs that have been the soundtrack to his life. Revealing the artist he really wanted to be, an album he feels is a timeless classic and even the most perfectly crafted love song - Ricky's Mixtape includes music from The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, De La Soul and Joni Mitchell. Enjoy an hour with Ricky and some of the greatest songwriters of our time. Ricky picks the music that defines his life before Deacon Blue's Radio 2 in the Park set. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives | |
| Sam Ryder (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230507 | 20230916 (R2) | Counting down to Radio 2 in the Park; Sam picks the songs that soundtrack his life. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Sharleen Spiteri (radio 2 In The Park) | 20230903 | 20230902 (R2) | Ahead of her performance at this year's Radio 2 in the Park in Leicester, Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri shares the songs and artists that have been hugely influential in her life so far. From The Clash to Abba, Paul McCartney to Marvin Gaye via Siouxsie and the Banshees and many more - Sharleen reveals what these songs mean to her and why they shaped her own musical journey, including a chance meeting with Paul Weller when she was just a teenager. A fantastic musical journey in the great company of Sharleen! Sharleen shares the songs that define her life ahead of Texas' set at Radio 2 in the Park. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Sophie Ellis-bextor | 20220918 | 20221009 (R2) | Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares the songs that have been the soundtrack to her life so far in My Life In A Mixtape. Sharing her earliest pop memories, first gig & the tunes that are family favourites now, there's music from A-Ha to Pulp to Vampire Weekend via Pink Floyd and Julie Andrews, it's a truly happy way to spend a wonderful hour in Sophie's company! Sophie Ellis-Bextor creates a brilliant mixtape for us. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| Vicky Mcclure | 20211224 | 20210327 (R2) 20210504 (R2) 20211230 (R2) | Actor Vicky McClure has raided her entire record collection to create a very personal mix-tape. Each song evoking a memory of a time, a person or place, we travel from childhood to present day hearing the tunes that have been the soundtrack to her life. With legendary artists like Queen, The Carpenters and Aretha, Vicky admits she is an old soul', but throw in Missy Elliot, Beyonce, Usher and Kylie and you realise she's an old soul who can dance! Vicky's selection is a wonderful mix of legendary singers and pop icons, woven together with warmth. Actor Vicky McClure creates a mixtape of cherished songs, sharing the memories attached The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives Actor Vicky McClure has raided her entire record collection to create a very personal mix-tape. Each song evoking a memory of a time, a person or place, we travel from childhood to present day hearing the tunes that have been the soundtrack to her life. With legendary artists like Queen, The Carpenters and Aretha, Vicky admits she ‘is an old soul', but throw in Missy Elliot, Beyonce, Usher and Kylie and you realise she's an old soul who can dance! Vicky's selection is a wonderful mix of legendary singers and pop icons, woven together with warmth. Actor Vicky McClure creates a mixtape of cherished songs, sharing the memories attached The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |
| With Happy Valley Star James Norton | 20210731 | 20220104 (R2) 20230205 (R2) | Happy Valley star James Norton delves into his music collection to create a very personal mix-tape. With each song evoking a memory, we journey from childhood to the present day hearing the tunes that have been the accompaniment to his life so far. From the first CD his family ever owned to a song he once mimed to in a school show - igniting his love of performance! From Prince to Radiohead via The Bare Necessities, it's a wonderful way to spend time in the company of one of our favourite actors. Actor James Norton creates a mixtape for us, a wonderful soundtrack to his life so far. The line-up of Radio 2 in the Park share the tracks that define and soundtrack their lives |