BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 29 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
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—29/08/2026
  
  Join Tony every week for the best in soul!
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
  
  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—A World of Our Own
  
  The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
2. 08:00
  
  Dermot O'Leary—Joel Dommett sits in
  
  Joel Dommett sits in. Can you solve 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—29/08/2026
  
  Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—29/08/2026
  
  'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
2. 20:00
  
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—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—29/08/2026
  
  An hour of the best Dance Sounds of the 90s.
4. 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, Best of Radio 2 in the Park
  
  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 tells the story of how, in 1989, Scottish music took over the planet.
3. 02:00
  
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, Radio 2’s Movie Music - Scotland
  
  Edith 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.