The Sara Cox Breakfast Show: Where to watch, listen… and how to take part!

BBC Radio 2 favourite Sara Cox is launching her brand-new Breakfast Show on Monday 6 July. Here’s where you can listen to it, watch highlights…and take part in her features.

• Sara Cox’s new Breakfast Show launches on Monday 6 July.
• Hollywood star Tom Hanks will be her first guest.
• Popular features including Kids in the Car are returning.
• New games and interactive listener segments will feature daily.
• Listen live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
• Watch daily clips and behind-the-scenes moments on the official Radio 2 Instagram page.
• Listeners can email, text or WhatsApp the show to take part.

The countdown is on for Sara Cox’s brand-new BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show – and the broadcaster is inviting listeners across the UK to become part of the action.

Launching on Monday 6 July, the new-look morning programme promises to bring plenty of laughter, big-name guests and interactive features designed to help kick-start the day.

Fans of Sara’s popular teatime show will be pleased to hear that some favourite segments are making the move to breakfast, including the much-loved Kids in the Car feature. Alongside those familiar elements, Sara will also introduce brand-new games, competitions and audience participation features.

And she’s not starting small when it comes to guests.

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks will be the very first celebrity to join Sara on the new show to discuss Toy Story 5, setting the tone for what Radio 2 is promising will be a star-studded line-up in the weeks ahead.

Speaking about the launch, Sara joked: Sara said: “Roll on the 6 July! For generations to come people will (probably) say ‘where were YOU when the Sara Cox Breakfast Show was launched on Radio 2 featuring the legendary Tom Hanks?’ (and hopefully they’ll reply ‘listening and laughing along with a nice brew’).”

Listeners can also expect regular traffic and travel updates from Ellie Brennan, while Matthew Carter will keep audiences informed with the latest news. The programme will feature updates from the worlds of entertainment and sport, alongside stories sent in by listeners themselves. A daily Pause For Thought segment will also remain part of the morning schedule.

One of the biggest focuses of the new show will be audience participation. Sara is encouraging listeners to get in touch, join in with quizzes and share stories from their everyday lives.

Anyone wanting to get involved can email sara.cox@bbc.co.uk, send a WhatsApp message to 08000 288 291, or text 88291.

The show will air weekdays from 6.30am until 9.30am on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Listeners using smart speakers can simply say: “Ask BBC Sounds to play Sara Cox.”

As well as listening live, fans will be able to catch daily clips, highlights and memorable moments from the programme on the official Radio 2 Instagram page, making it easier than ever to keep up with the show wherever they are.

With major celebrity guests, familiar favourite features and plenty of opportunities for listeners to take part, Sara Cox’s new Breakfast Show looks set to become essential morning listening.