BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 11 July 2026

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  
  Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—De La Soul
  
  The NY hip-hop legends on their latest album Cabin In The Sky (R)
2. 01:00
  
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—The Best Things In Life
  
  Tony returns with another super soul-soaked selection of classics from across the decades.
3. 02:00
  
  Pick of the Pops—1970
  
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1970. (R)
4. 03:00
  
  Pick of the Pops—1984
  
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984. (R)
5. 04:00
  
  Radio 2 In Concert—Hothouse Flowers (1990)
  
  Hothouse Flowers performing at Glastonbury in 1990. (R)
6. 05:00
  
  Tracks of My Years—Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones)
  
  Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood from The Rolling Stones join Vernon for a special episode. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  
  Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Good Luck Charm
  
  The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
2. 08:00
  
  Dermot O'Leary—Alex Jones is joined by Al Murray
  
  Alex Jones sits in and is joined by comedian Al Murray.
3. 10:00
  
  Romesh Ranganathan—Comedian Phil Wang
  
  Comedian Phil Wang joins Romesh ahead of his biggest ever UK and Ireland tour.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  
  Emma Willis—Flo and Joan
  
  Emma chats to comedy musical duo Rosie and Nicola Dempsey aka Flo and Joan.
2. 15:00
  
  Rylan On Saturday—2 Faced
  
  Pop star Louise heads into Rylan's studio for a fun chat and to sing KaRYoke together.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—Danceteria
  
  New Beginning, New Sensation, New Order, New Edition, New Life, New Religion, New Musik!
2. 20:00
  
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—With tunes from Robbie Williams, Sash!, Britney Spears and Saint Etienne
  
  Join Fearne in her time machine back to the 90s.
3. 21:00
  
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—90s Summer Party Mixtape
  
  Sprinklers and Super Soakers not included!
4. 22:00
  
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Big Vocal House Tunes!
  
  Vernon's got an hour of the greatest vocal house tracks from the 90s!
5. 23:00
  
  Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—90s Girls and Boys
  
  Dermot's playlist is inspired by girls and boys, so expect some Blur, Placebo and Ash.
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Late
1. 00:00
  
  Radio 2 in the Park—Radio 2 in the Park 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
  
  The Paul Gambaccini Collection—Clive Davis - The Last Record Man
  
  Paul Gambaccini tells the story of Clive Davis, who enjoyed 50 years as a hitmaker. (R)
3. 02:00
  
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—British Soul special
  
  Tony celebrates the best in British soul music as part of The Music Is Black season. (R)
4. 03:00
  
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—Rainforest Unwinds Mix with Louis Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Hozier
  
  Angela Griffin has music from Louis Armstrong, Mariah Carey and Hozier. (R)
5. 04:00
  
  Radio 2 In Concert—Curtis Stigers (1993)
  
  Curtis Stigers performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall in 1993. (R)
6. 05:00
  
  Tracks of My Years—Sue Johnston
  
  Actress Sue Johnston joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.