BBC Radio 2 Schedule Saturday 24 January 2026

Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop—24/01/2026
  Romesh Ranganathan shares his life-long love of hip hop.
2. 01:00
  Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Super Soul
  Tony plays a classic selection of soul from across the decades.
3. 02:00
  Pick of the Pops—1969
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1969.
4. 03:00
  Pick of the Pops—1977
  Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1977.
5. 04:00
  Radio 2 In Concert—Marillion (1987)
  Marillion performing live at Wembley Arena in 1987.(R)
6. 05:00
  Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Piano Flow Unwinds Mix with Elton John, Alicia Keys & Barry Manilow
  Angela Griffin celebrates the piano with Elton John, Alicia Keys & Barry Manilow.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Flowers in the Rain
  Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s.
2. 08:00
  Dermot O'Leary—Birdwatching with Sean Bean
  Birdwatching with Sean Bean, Bugsy Malone on vinyl and The Mystery Voice.
3. 10:00
  Romesh Ranganathan—24/01/2026
  Romesh has all the laughs, tunes, and guests to kick-start your weekend.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Emma Willis—The Saturday Lunchtime Show
  Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music.
2. 15:00
  Rylan On Saturday—Joel Dommett sits in: Comedian Suzi Ruffell
  Joel is joined in the studio by comedian Suzi Ruffell to talk about her new tour - Juggle.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Liza Tarbuck—24/01/2026
  Liza shares fabulous teatime tunes and your tales of the extraordinary and the everyday.
2. 20:00
  Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—24/01/2026
  If you were there, you'd know"... and if you weren't, pay attention!
3. 22:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—24/01/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
4. 23:00
  Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—24/01/2026
  Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 1: In the Beginning…
  1/5…There was Genesis. Zoe Ball meets Phil as he lands the gig that will seal his destiny.
2. 00:30
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 2: Can You Feel It?
  2/5In 1980, heartbreak drives Phil Collins to create the most iconic drum fill of all time.
3. 01:00
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 3: The Imperial Years
  3/5Live Aid! Miami Vice! The red hot hit streak to end all hit streaks! Meet Imperial Phil.
4. 01:30
  Eras—Phil Collins, Episode 4: Against All Odds
  4/5Retirement is easier said than done for the hardest working man in pop.
5. 02:00
  Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—Club Floorfillers
  Your name is on the guest list so join Vernon Kay for an hour of pure club floorfillers!
6. 03:00
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Celeste - Full Set
  Celeste performs This Is Who I Am and Labi Siffre's Bless The Telephone.(R)
7. 03:15
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Gary Barlow - Full Set
  Featuring Back For Good and Gary's take on Sam Fender's song People Watching.(R)
8. 03:30
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Perrie - Full Set
  Featuring her debut solo hit, Forget About Us, and the Bon Jovi classic, Always.(R)
9. 03:45
  Radio 2's Piano Room—Richard Ashcroft - Full Set
  Featuring Richard's latest single, Lover, and The Verve classic Sonnet.
10. 04:00
  Radio 2 In Concert—Labi Siffre / Peter Frampton (1972)
  A double bill from the BBC's Paris Theatre featuring Labi Siffre and Peter Frampton.(R)
11. 05:00
  Tracks Of My Years—John Bishop
  Comedian John Bishop chooses ten songs that tell the story of his life with Vernon Kay.

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