BBC R2

2026-01-24

Megadeth release their final ever studio album today. Frontman and founder Dave Mustaine is choosing his Rock God on the show.

01:00 Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop

Romesh is joined by Birmingham rapper Wohdee. She selects three tracks that have influenced her, alongside new single Big Energy. Plus, music from Cam'ron, Samara Cyn and T.I.

02:00 Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul

Tony plays a classic selection of soul from across the decades, including music from Keni Burke, Frank Wilson, Love Unlimited, The Jones Girls and new music from Patrice Isley.

03:00 Pick of the Pops

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1969.

04:00 Pick of the Pops

Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1977.

05:00 Radio 2 In Concert

Marillion performing live at Wembley Arena in 1987. Featuring Slainte Mhath, That Time Of Night, Kayleigh, Lavender, Heart of Lothian, The Boys Are Back In Town and Bitter Suite.

06:00 The Unwinds Mix with Angela Griffin

Angela Griffin marks Piano Room month with a Piano Flow Unwinds Mix. Featuring Elton John, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow and more tinkling the ivories.

07:00 Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s, including Barbara Lewis, Sandie Shaw and Gene Pitney. Featuring the top three singles from 1965.

09:00 Dermot O'Leary

Sean Bean is here to chat about his love of birdwatching. Plus Bugsy Malone on vinyl and The Mystery Voice.

11:00 Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh brings the laughs, soundtracked by great music. As well as chatting to brilliant guests, he's sharing your hilarious stories, so you can start your Saturday with a smile.

12:00 This is BBC Radio 2

This is BBC Radio.

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This is BBC Radio.

13:00 This is BBC Radio 2

This is BBC Radio.

13:30 This is BBC Radio 2

This is BBC Radio.

14:00 Emma Willis

Spend Saturday lunchtime with Emma and enjoy a menu full of your favourite music, great conversation and a delicious dive into the BBC archives for dessert.

16:00 Joel Dommett

Suzi Ruffell pops by to chat with Joel Dommett about her forthcoming tour called Juggle, and you could get a boarding pass to play your ultimate songs at The Costa Del Joel.

19:00 Shaun Keaveny

Shaun Keaveny takes care of teatime, with a freewheeling and rejuvenating mix of music, and conversational bits and bobs.

21:00 Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

Celebrating Phil Collins at 75 on the Mastermix- and it's Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats on My 80s.

23:00 Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton

Join Fearne for a nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best 90s music and pop culture.

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