Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest)
Rom talks to legendary hip-hop producer and DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, co-founder of ATCQ.
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01:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—17/10/2026
Join Tony every week for the best in soul!
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02:00
The Music Is Black—Live at the Hackney Empire
Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for The Music Is Black at the Hackney Empire. (R)
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04:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Mindful Melodies Unwinds Mix with Bill Withers, Sam Smith and Sarah McLachlan
Angela Griffin brings you calm with The Mindful Melodies Unwinds Mix. (R)
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05:00
Tracks of My Years—Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Almost There
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
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08:00
Dermot O'Leary—UB40 legend Ali Campbell joins Dermot
UB40 legend Ali Campbell joins Dermot. Plus it is National Album Day, so lots of new vinyl
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10:00
Romesh Ranganathan—17/10/2026
Romesh has all the laughs, tunes and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
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13:00
Emma Willis—Icons: Radio 2 Presenter Picks
To celebrate National Album Day Emma discovers music icons picked by the Radio 2 line-up.
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15:00
Rylan On Saturday—17/10/2026
Rylan presents three hours of great music and guests for Saturday afternoons.
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Evening
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18:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—17/10/2026
'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
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20:00
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—17/10/2026
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
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21:00
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—17/10/2026
Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
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22:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—17/10/2026
An hour of the best Dance Sounds of the 90s.
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23:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Alternative 90s Icons
Dermot celebrates alternative 90s icons like Mani, Jim Bob & Fruit Bat, and Shaun and Bez.
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Late
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00:00
Jo Whiley—Amy Winehouse: Legacy of a Lioness: Episode 2
Emeli Sandé and Mabel celebrate Amy Winehouse's life and legacy. (R)
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01:00
The Music Is Black—DJ Spoony's Selection
DJ Spoony explores the exhibition which celebrates the impact of Black British Music. (R)
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03:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Razzamatazz
Tony's back with another super slice of soul music from across the decades, to uplift you! (R)
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04:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Autumn Glow Unwinds Mix featuring Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Neil Young
Angela Griffin has the perfect playlist for the changing of the seasons. (R)
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05:00
Tracks of My Years—Meera Syal
Writer, comedian and actress Meera Syal chooses ten songs that have soundtracked her life
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