BBC R2 Ashley Jensen asks how, in 1989, Scottish bands skyrocketed globally - from Simple Minds' chart dominance to Texas playing at the collapse of the Berlin Wall. 2026-08-30 9/26. In advance of Radio 2 In The Park visiting Stirling in September 2026, Edith Bowman celebrates the cinematic sonic legacy of Scotland. 2026-08-30 In tribute to Dolly, originally broadcast to mark the 80th birthday of this legendary artist, her celebrity fans pay tribute to her music, her style, her legacy. 2026-08-30 Here are the band talking to presenters about their latest releases, performances and airplay on the BBC. We will also hear radio sessions recorded for Bob Harris and John Peel. 2026-08-30 Soft Cell's Marc Almond joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs from his life, ahead of the release of the band's final album Danceteria. 2026-08-30 Jason Mohammad is joined by Emeli Sandé for her Reflections ahead of her set at Radio 2 In The Park in Stirling. 2026-08-30 Your true stories and favourite love songs with Angela Griffin sitting in... easy like Sunday morning. 2026-08-30 Paddy's live from Salford every Sunday morning with The Weekest Link quiz, the Kitchen Tip-Line, Paddy's Timewarp and another BIG question. 2026-08-30 Show tunes and movie songs, a run of your requests, and your Break A Legs. Plus Elaine pays tribute to the icon Dolly Parton, and remembers her friend, British actor Tim Curry. 2026-08-30 Shaun remembers Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, with help from Bob Harris who interviewed Dolly for the BBC in 2023 and an archive chat from Dolly and Johnnie Walker. 2026-08-30 In tribute to Dolly Parton, another chance to enjoy the queen of country entertaining the crowds at Glastonbury in 2014. 2026-08-30 Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1989. 2026-08-30 Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1999. 2026-08-30 Tony Blackburn spins his personal pick of the hits from across the decades. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour'. 2026-08-30 As Radio 2 gears up for their trip to Stirling for Radio 2 in the Park, Gambo picks his favourite Scots... including Lulu, Lewis Capaldi, Wet Wet Wet and Rod Stewart. 2026-08-30 Music for a long Bank Holiday weekend from Aswad, TLC and Jimmy Cliff. 2026-08-30 Calming carnival vibes with Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Nancy and Rihanna. 2026-08-30 Connor Phillips sits in live from Salford with your Monday Motivation to kick-start a brand new week, plus Secret Star and This Week in Songs. 2026-08-30 Barry, Robin and Maurice talk about their incredible career breaking chart records, writing and performing together as brothers and helping other artists in many different genres. 2026-08-31 Welcome! It's Early Breakfast with Owain Wyn Evans, featuring Airdrum Anthems. What's in your boot for your bank holiday road trip. 2026-08-31 OJ Borg is in for Sara with The Radio 2 Breakfast Show. 2026-08-31 Making your mid-mornings memorable, Gary's bringing big tunes, big names and big laughs to weekdays. including a new round of Ten to The Top. 2026-08-31 Tony has another fast-paced soul extravaganza with fabulous music from the likes of Diana Ross, George Benson, Lionel Ritchie, Sam Cooke, The Jacksons, Toni Braxton and Jess Edie. 2026-08-31 Mark Goodier presents his essential selection of the finest 'billion streamers' from the past six decades of rock and pop. 2026-08-31 Lewis Capaldi takes over BBC Radio 2 to share the tunes that have soundtracked his life, all by bands and artists hailing from his homeland of Scotland. 2026-08-31 Edith Bowman sits in, bringing her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feelgood music. 2026-08-31 Edith Bowman sits in with her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum. 2026-08-31 A weekly round-up of the blues you need to hear. 2026-08-31 Feelgood tunes to groove and soothe your soul. Tonight Melvin plays tunes that are all five minutes in duration or longer. Long songs for a long weekend. 2026-08-31 Connor's sitting in for OJ and is live through the night from the Salford Riviera with Midnight Mastermind, Wish You Were There and the first Midnight Caller of the week. 2026-08-31