BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 29 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Rakim
  The New York rapper aka the God MC joins Romesh.(R)
2. 01:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Disco Inferno
  Tony spins uplifting soul gems from across the decades, including Barry White & The Tramps
3. 02:00
  Pick of the Pops—1972
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1972.(R)
4. 03:00
  Pick of the Pops—1985
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1985.(R)
5. 04:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, Don’t You Forget About Me: The Accidental 80s Anthem
  10/26The story of the global breakout song for Simple Minds, Don't You Forget About Me.(R)
6. 04:30
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—Class of 95, Oasis - What’s The Story, Morning Glory
  4/4Vernon Kay takes a deep dive into Oasis's iconic (What's The Story) Morning Glory?(R)
7. 05:00
  Tracks of My Years—Les Dennis
  Actor, presenter and comedian Les Dennis joins Vernon to choose ten songs from his life.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—A World of Our Own
  The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
2. 08:00
  Dermot O'Leary—Joel Dommett sits in and is joined by Danny Wallace
  Joel Dommett sits in and is joined by Danny Wallace. Plus a wedding and The Mystery Voice.
3. 10:00
  Romesh Ranganathan—29/08/2026
  Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Emma Willis—29/08/2026
  Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
2. 15:00
  Rylan On Saturday—Linda VS Rinder
  This week we will be getting a dilemma for our two agony aunts Mummy Linda & Rob Rinder.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Extended 80s, Volume 4
  It's back! An entire show packed with extended and full-length 80s tracks.
2. 20:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—29/08/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
3. 22:00
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Such a Good Feeling!
  An hour of euphoric dance tunes that make you feel all good inside!
4. 23:00
  Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—The Dance Tent at Dermot's Dream 90s Festival
  Dermot curates the dance tent at Dermstock, featuring Faithless, Moby and Altern8.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, Best of Radio 2 in the Park
  8/26Listen to some of the most memorable performances from the Radio 2 in the Park archives.
2. 01:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, 1989: When Scotland Rocked the World
  Ashley Jensen asks how, in 1989, Scottish bands captured the heart of global audiences.
3. 02:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, Radio 2’s Movie Music - Scotland
  9/26Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland.
4. 03:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—The Beat of Love
  Tony's back with a soul-soaked show, absolutely jam-packed with uplifting classics.(R)
5. 04:00
  Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny—Queen at the BBC
  A celebration of Queen through BBC interviews and sessions.(R)
6. 05:00
  Tracks of My Years—Marc Almond (Soft Cell)
  Soft Cell's Marc Almond joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs from his life.

Sunday 30 August 2026