BBC Radio 2 Schedule Sunday 16 August 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Good Morning Sunday—Reflections with Cammy Barnes
  The Reverend Kate Bottley is joined by Cammy Barnes for Reflections.
2. 09:00
  Love Songs with Michael Ball—Just let me adore you... like it's the only thing I'll ever do
  Your true stories and favourite love songs with Michael... easy like Sunday morning.
3. 11:00
  Paddy McGuinness—Good morning plotters
  Paddy's live from Salford with The Weekest Link, The Kitchen Tip-Line and a BIG question.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Elaine Paige on Sunday—2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Picks!
  Elaine showcases some of the most exciting new musicals at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
2. 15:00
  Sounds of the 70s with Shaun Keaveny—Shaun's BACK!
  Chris Difford from Squeeze chooses his 'My 70s'.
3. 17:00
  Pick of the Pops—1980
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1980.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Pick of the Pops—1992
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1992.
2. 19:00
  Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour—16/08/2026
  Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades.
3. 20:00
  The Paul Gambaccini Collection—The Music of Capitol Studios in Hollywood
  Paul plays the pick of Capitol's recordings including Sinatra, Streisand and McCartney
4. 22:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Take It Easy with Jennifer Hudson, Carly Simon and Simple Minds
  Angela Griffin invites you to take it easy.
5. 23:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Easy Sunday Unwinds Mix featuring Commodores, Etta James and Paul Simon
  Angela Griffin’s got comforting tunes from Commodores, Etta James and Paul Simon.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Richie Anderson—Let’s start the week right!
  Richie brings you Monday Motivation, getting you ready for a brand new week.
2. 03:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Get Down Saturday Night
  Tony's back with more soulful feelgood vibes, grooves and classics to get you dancing.(R)
3. 04:00
  Owain Wyn Evans—Steffan Powell sits in
  Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Steffan Powell sitting in, featuring Airdrum Anthems.

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