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R2OK ! - the website of the Radio 2 Preservation Societyfounded August 2005

What is R2OK ? This group was borne out of the membership of BBC Radio 2 Messageboards, and in particular the forum that discusses Shows and Music. R2OK ! was created because there was a need for harmony amongst the supporters of Radio 2's current schedule policy and is made up of individuals who share either a love for all the music broadcast on R2 or have a tolerance for all music genres and a respect for all R2 listeners each of whom has a right to listen to their favourite music on the world's greatest radio station, BBC Radio 2. Individual members of R2OK ! may or may not be supportive of the current list of Radio 2 presenters but all of the presenters as broadcasting professionals are given our utmost regard and will always receive our respect in discussions. We at R2OK ! recognised in 2005 that Radio 2 had reached a peak in popularity, but in this new century we also recognised that there may be temptations within the management of Radio 2 to change the focus of the station away from a broad spectrum, to align with younger listeners and sway TOTALLY toward the mainstream pop music. R2OK ! urge Radio 2 to maintain the current schedule structure, a schedule that offers music to every UK listener. It's now 2008, and although there have been some changes to 'specialist shows', and at least two shows axed, we are grateful that Radio 2 still maintain a broad repertoire of music shows, but the R2OK! campaign now aims to make more direct approaches to the Radio 2 Controller to try an influence decisions which up till now have involved no consultation with listeners. You are welcome to discuss Radio 2 and its programmes at or first read about the Radio 2 forums at What IS Radio 2? BBC Radio 2 is the most listened to station in the UK. It combines popular music and culture with a wide range of specialist music, light entertainment, documentaries, talk shows, features and readings. With a repertoire covering more than100 years, 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, dance bands, big bands, swing, soul, rock 'n' roll, gospel, blues, organ music and brass band. Radio 2 is also committed to live music, covering many major events in the musical calendar. With music truly at its heart and with some of the most popular and respected talent in broadcasting, BBC Radio 2 provides a unique blend of programming which entertains and informs over 13 million listeners.

Radio 2 prides itself in the quality of its presenters who come from very different places and represent many forms of entertainment, but together on Radio 2 their different personalities come together to provide a rich and distinctive mix of programmes. And there's more - at Radio 2 you'll also find programmes on current affairs, social issues, documentaries, comedy, readings and religious output. NOTE: extracts from BBC policy contained on this website have been edited in line with the requirements of BBC Terms and Policy, and are published here for personal use of R2OK members and for non-commercial use.

Acknowledgements:

• for inspiration thanks go to Mark Sealey and the FoR3 group, Friends of Radio 3, who relentlessly urge BBC Radio 3 to revert to a mainly core-classical music output at their station. Visit FoR3 at FoR3 - Friends of Radio 3 - a serious music and arts station

• BBC Radio 2 is the greatest radio station in the world, in our opinion. If you don't believe us visit BBC Radio 2 home page and make sure you use the 'Listen Again' facility.

this page first published 20 August 2005
last updated 30 May 2008