BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 5 September 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Ashanti
  Romesh is joined by the award-winning, and very punctual, singer-songwriter and actress.(R)
2. 01:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—05/09/2026
  Join Tony every week for the best in soul!
3. 02:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Kylie Minogue (2023)
  4/38Kylie's headline set from an amazing weekend of live music in Leicester's Victoria Park!(R)
4. 03:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Pet Shop Boys (2024)
  5/38Pet Shop Boys provide the perfect finale for Radio 2 In The Park in Preston.(R)
5. 04:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Def Leppard (2025)
  2/38British rock legends Def Leppard headlining Sunday at Radio 2 in the Park 2025.(R)
6. 05:00
  Tracks of My Years—Danny O'Donoghue (The Script)
  The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue chooses ten songs that have soundtracked his life.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—You Were On My Mind
  The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
2. 08:00
  Dermot O'Leary—Rob Brydon joins Dermot
  Rob Brydon joins Dermot plus a wedding and The Mystery Voice.
3. 10:00
  Romesh Ranganathan—05/09/2026
  Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Emma Willis—05/09/2026
  Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
2. 15:00
  Rylan On Saturday—You're A Little Late, I'm Already Torn
  Pop icon Natalie Imbruglia will be joining Rylan to sing her classic hit Torn in KaRYoke.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—05/09/2026
  'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
2. 20:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—05/09/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
3. 21:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—05/09/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
4. 22:00
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Back To School
  Vernon mixes up the 90s dance tracks that remind you of school days gone by!(R)
5. 23:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 00:00
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Late
1. 00:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, 2026: Main Stage Mix
  1/26Vernon Kay mixes up hits from all the amazing acts appearing at Radio 2 in the Park 2026!(R)
2. 01:00
  Trevor Nelson—Trevor Nelson meets Chaka Khan
  Trevor Nelson meets Radio 2 in the Park's 2026 Saturday night headliner - Chaka Khan!(R)
3. 02:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Bryan Adams (2025)
  3/38Canadian rock superstar Bryan Adams headlining Saturday's bill at Chelmsford 2025.(R)
4. 03:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Sting (2024)
  6/38Sting delivers a career-spanning headline set!(R)
5. 04:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—Live Sets, Tears For Fears (2023)
  7/38Still ruling the world, a majestic, moody headline set from the legendary duo.(R)
6. 05:00
  Tracks of My Years—Chaka Khan
  Chaka Khan joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.

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