BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 15 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Bashy
  London's legendary rapper and actor pays Romesh a visit in the studio.(R)
2. 01:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Dance With You
  Tony spins another hour of back-to-back uplifting soul magic from across the decades.
3. 02:00
  Pick of the Pops—1968
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1968.(R)
4. 03:00
  Pick of the Pops—1974
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1974.(R)
5. 04:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Poolside Unwinds Mix Vol. 3 with The Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin and Morcheeba
  Angela Griffin is your poolside DJ with a collection of cool, chill cuts.(R)
6. 05:00
  Tracks of My Years—Fearne Cotton
  Presenter and writer Fearne Cotton chooses ten songs that have soundtracked her life.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Make Me an Island
  The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
2. 08:00
  Dermot O'Leary—15/08/2026
  Can you solve The Mystery Voice?
3. 10:00
  Romesh Ranganathan—15/08/2026
  Romesh with all the laughs, tunes, and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Emma Willis—15/08/2026
  Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
2. 15:00
  Rylan On Saturday—The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
  Danny O'Donoghue from The Script pops by for kaRYoke and chats about Radio 2 In The Park.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—15/08/2026
  'If you were there, you'd know'... and if you weren't, pay attention!
2. 19:00
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Sounds Of The 80s Wham! Special
  Celebrating one of the UK's most successful pop acts... it's one whole hour of Wham!
3. 20:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—15/08/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
4. 21:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—15/08/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
5. 22:00
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—90s Feel Good Dance
  The biggest dance hits of the 90s that will make you feel... good!(R)
6. 23:00
  Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Great Scottish Bands from the 90s
  In anticipation of Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling, Dermot picks his favourite 90s Scots.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Radio 2 in the Park—On Air, 2026: Main Stage Mix
  Vernon 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.
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—Brandon Flowers (The Killers)
  Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, joins Vernon to choose ten songs from his life.

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