Sam Smith takes over BBC Radio 2 tonight for a two-hour special with Jo Whiley, following the television premiere of their London Coliseum concert on BBC One last night.
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Exclusive Special: BBC Radio 2 airs a two-hour Sam Smith takeover tonight (Thursday) starting at 7pm, featuring exclusive chat and live music.
Now on BBC iPlayer: The show follows last night’s television broadcast on BBC One, which is available to stream on demand right now via BBC iPlayer.
London Coliseum Set: The music special was recorded live on Wednesday 9 September at the historic London Coliseum as part of Sam’s To Be Free UK residency.
How to Listen to Sam Smith Live on BBC Radio 2 Tonight
Music fans are in for an unmissable evening on BBC Radio 2 tonight as five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith steps into the airwaves for a dedicated two-hour broadcast.
The coverage kicks off at 7pm with Jo Whiley, who sits down with the hitmaker for an hour of relaxed, in-depth conversation. The pair discuss Sam’s ongoing creative journey, their latest music, and key moments behind their soaring global career.
From 8pm, listeners will be treated to an hour of live music recorded on Wednesday 9 September at the historic London Coliseum during the UK leg of Sam’s To Be Free residency.
For those looking to watch the action, the full TV concert special—Sam Smith: Live at the London Coliseum—originally broadcast on BBC One last night and is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
The showcase forms part of the BBC’s Summer of Music 2026, bringing audiences an unmissable season of live performances, exclusive content, landmark documentaries, and festival coverage across BBC television, radio, and digital platforms. The project also highlights Sam’s collaboration with BBC Introducing, giving a high-profile platform to emerging British talent.
How to Tune In & Watch
Smart Speakers: Just ask your device to “Play BBC Radio 2” from 7pm tonight.
On Radio & Catch-Up: Listen live or stream on demand via BBC Sounds.
Watch on TV: Stream the full BBC One concert broadcast right now on BBC iPlayer.
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