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

  1. Today 23:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Alternative 90s Rock Legends

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

  2. Monday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Only 365 Sleeps 'til Glastonbury!

    Dermot looks back at the 90s headliners which included REM, Radiohead, Blur and Oasis. (R)

  3. Wednesday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Touring With Oasis ft Noel Gallagher

    A playlist of bands who have toured with Oasis - including The Verve, Cast and The Manics. (R)

  4. Next Friday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Dermot's A-Z of Britpop. Part 1 A-M

    Let Dermot guide you through the Britpop era with some Oasis, Menswear and Pulp. (R)

  5. Next Saturday 23:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Famous People

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

  6. Mon 27 Jul 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    USA 250: The Best Bands from the 13 Original States

    Dermot takes a trip playing the best East Coast 90s bands ft Belly, REM and Ben Folds. (R)

  7. Wed 29 Jul 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Oasis Live!

    Relive some great Oasis live 90s moments from Knebworth, Maine Road and MTV Unplugged. (R)

  8. Fri 31 Jul 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Dermot's A-Z of Britpop: Part 2 N-Z

    Dermot continues his best Britpop tracks A-Z - with Blur, The Verve and Republica. (R)

  9. Mon 3 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    Iconic 90s Debut Singles

    Dermot picks his favourite alternative debut singles from the likes of Oasis and Suede. (R)

  10. Mon 10 Aug 2026 03:00
    BBC Radio 2

    90s Girls and Boys

    Dermot's playlist is inspired by girls and boys, so expect some Blur, Placebo and Ash. (R)