BBC Radio 2 Schedule Sunday 30 August 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Good Morning Sunday—Your Sunday morning wake up
  The Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad spread hope and joy every Sunday morning.
2. 09:00
  Love Songs with Michael Ball—Angela Griffin sits in
  Your true stories and favourite love songs with Angela Griffin sitting in.
3. 11:00
  Paddy McGuinness—Good morning plotters
  Paddy's live from Salford with The Weekest Link, The Kitchen Tip-Line and a BIG question.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Elaine Paige on Sunday—New musicals, old favourites, and your requests!
  Putting a pep in your step with show tunes from across the decades, and your requests!
2. 15:00
  Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny—30/08/2026
  Shaun has more great tracks from the 70s.
3. 17:00
  Pick of the Pops—1989
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1989.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Pick of the Pops—1999
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1999.
2. 19:00
  Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour—30/08/2026
  Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
3. 20:00
  The Paul Gambaccini Collection—Great Scots!
  Gambo picks his favourite Scots...including Lulu, Lewis Capaldi, Wet Wet Wet & Rod Stewart
4. 22:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Bank Holiday with Aswad, TLC and Jimmy Cliff
  Music for a long weekend from Aswad, TLC and Jimmy Cliff.
5. 23:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Summer Reggae Unwinds Mix with Bob Marley, Sister Nancy and Rihanna
  Calming carnival vibes with Bob Marley, Sister Nancy and Rihanna.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Richie Anderson—Connor Phillips sits in
  Connor Phillips sits in with Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week.
2. 03:00
  Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Dermot's 90s Dream Festival: Saturday
  Dermot curates the first day of his dream festival including Black Grape, Blur and Pulp.(R)
3. 04:00
  Owain Wyn Evans—31/08/2026
  Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

Monday 31 August 2026