Schedule
Early
00:00
Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop—Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest)
Rom talks to legendary hip-hop producer and DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, co-founder of ATCQ.
01:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—For my people
Tony's back with a soul-soaked selection of back to back gems, from across the decades.
02:00
On airThe Music Is Black—Live at the Hackney Empire
Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for The Music Is Black at the Hackney Empire.(R)
04:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Mindful Melodies Unwinds Mix with Bill Withers, Sam Smith and Sarah McLachlan
Angela Griffin brings you calm with The Mindful Melodies Unwinds Mix.(R)
05:00
Tracks of My Years—Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that have soundtracked her life.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Almost There
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
07:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Icons: 1960-1969
The fabulous sound of the 1960s with Tony Blackburn.
08:00
Dermot O'Leary—UB40 legend Ali Campbell joins Dermot
UB40 legend Ali Campbell joins Dermot. Plus it is National Album Day, so lots of new vinyl
10:00
Romesh Ranganathan—It's a mini Celebrity Traitors reunion, with Richard E. Grant
Romesh's Celebrity Traitors cast-mate Richard E. Grant joins him live in the studio.
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Afternoon
13:00
Emma Willis—Icons: Radio 2 Presenter Picks
To celebrate National Album Day, Emma discovers music icons picked by the Radio 2 line up.
15:00
Rylan On Saturday—West End Announcement...
Zoe Birkett pops in to celebrate a big West End announcement and 20 years since Pop Idol.
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Evening
18:00
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies—An 80s Icons Special for National Album Day
It's LEGENDS ONLY, celebrating the artists that defined the 80s, for National Album Day.
20:00
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton—Icons: 1990-1999
Fearne's celebrating the icons of the 90s, in honour of National Album Day.
22:00
Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay—When Top of the Pops went raving!
Vernon plays big rave tunes that were performed ‘live’ on Top of the Pops in the ’90s.
23:00
Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary—Alternative 90s Icons
Dermot celebrates alternative 90s icons like Mani, Jim Bob & Fruit Bat, and Shaun and Bez.
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Late
00:00
Jo Whiley—Amy Winehouse, Legacy of a Lioness, Episode 2
2/3Emeli Sandé and Mabel celebrate Amy Winehouse's life and legacy.(R)
01:00
The Music Is Black—DJ Spoony's Selection
DJ Spoony explores the exhibition which celebrates the impact of Black British Music.(R)
03:00
Tony Blackburn's Sounds of Soul—Razzamatazz
Tony's back with another super slice of soul music from across the decades, to uplift you!(R)
04:00
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela Griffin—The Post Park Unwinds Mix featuring Simply Red, Olivia Dean and Talking Heads
Angela Griffin has a playlist of soothing tunes from Simply Red, Olivia Dean and Birdy.(R)
05:00
Tracks of My Years—Meera Syal
Writer, comedian and actress Meera Syal chooses ten songs that have soundtracked her life
