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
  
  10/26 The 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
  
  4/4 Vernon 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—How About That
  
  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—Matt Lucas
  
  Comedian and actor Matt Lucas joins Romesh live in the studio.
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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—Special Guest For Rylan
  
  This week we'll be surprising Rylan with a very special guest.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Islands In The Stream
  
  Celebrating Barry Gibb at 80 and paying tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton.
2. 20:00
  
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—With tunes from CeCe Peniston, The Cardigans and Boyzone
  
  A show more 90s than a troll doll using a MiniDisk player.
3. 21:00
  
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—90s Mates Holiday Mixtape
  
  Whether it was Zante, Ibiza, or somewhere in between, these were the tunes in your ears!
4. 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!
5. 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
  
  8/26 Listen 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
  
  9/26 Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland.
4. 03:00
  
  The Country Show—Dolly Parton: The Fans' Story
  
  In tribute to the legendary artist, Dolly Parton.
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