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Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary Episodes

  1. Today 23:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Great Scottish Bands from the 90s

    In anticipation of Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling, Dermot picks his favourite 90s Scots.

  2. Tuesday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Alternative 90s Rock Legends

    Dermot rocks out with Nirvana, Blur and more. Plus, Tim Burgess picks his favourite band. (R)

  3. Thursday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    The 90s Remixed

    Dermot plays his favourite remixes featuring Blur, Massive Attack and The Stone Roses. (R)

  4. Next Saturday 23:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Reading Festival headliners from the 90s

    Let's go back to the Reading Festival in the 90s...with Blur, Nirvana, Bjork & The Pixies.

  5. Mon 24 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Famous People

    Dermot's 90s playlist is inspired by famous people immortalised in song. (R)

  6. Thu 27 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Alternative Million Sellers

    Dermot plays the bestselling alternative albums of the 90s, including Oasis, REM and Moby. (R)

  7. Mon 31 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Dermot's 90s Dream Festival: Saturday

    Dermot curates the first day of his dream festival including Black Grape, Blur and Pulp. (R)

  8. Thu 3 Sep 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Radio 2 Live: Best of the 90s

    Dermot's pick from Radio 2's concerts and sessions including Pulp, The Cure and Blur. (R)

  9. Sat 5 Sep 2026 23:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Mercury Music Prize 1992-99

    Dermot charts the winners of the Mercury Prize from 92-99, including Pulp, Suede & Gomez. (R)

  10. Tue 8 Sep 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Dermot's Dream 90s Festival: Sunday

    It's the Sunday of Dermot's dream 90s festival, featuring the Cure, Beck and REM. (R)

  11. Thu 10 Sep 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Second Jobs: Those Who Were In 2 Massive 90s Bands

    What do Dave Grohl, Shaun Ryder and Justine Frischmann have in common? (R)