Tony Blackburn launches new weekly soul show on BBC Sounds

[Colin Howard]

Greetings,

I have always enjoyed soul and blues music, Tony certainly has a good
knowledge of soul, I'll give this program a try and certainly take the
special.

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Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:10 AM

Tony Blackburn launches new weekly soul show on BBC Sounds
Steve Collins

Tony Blackburn OBE will present a new weekly programme called Tony
Blackburn’s Sounds of Soul, airing every Saturday from 1 to 2am on Radio
2 and BBC Sounds.
The new show launches on 1 January 2026 on BBC Sounds and will be
followed by a three-hour special on BBC Radio 2 from 4 to 7am to mark
the launch.
A wide range of soul tracks from across the decades will feature, with
Radio 2 also airing a two-hour companion programme on 2 January from 12
to 2pm to showcase the music and introduce listeners to the feel of the
new series.
Tony said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be playing the music I’ve always
loved, from classic soul hits right across the decades up to the modern
day. I can’t wait to get started, it’s going to be amazing.”
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, said: “Tony, as well as being the much
loved host of Sounds of the 60s each Saturday morning and Tony
Blackburn’s Golden Hour every Sunday evening, is a true pioneer of soul
and R&B in the UK, and we’re thrilled to bring listeners his new weekly
show on BBC Sounds.
“This programme will capture everything listeners adore about Tony — his
warmth, deep knowledge, and lifelong passion for the music he has
championed from the very beginning.
“We can’t wait for everyone to rediscover their love of soul and
celebrate timeless hits as well as the superstars of tomorrow with
national treasure Tony at the helm.”
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/11/tony-blackburn-launches-new-weekly-soul-show-on-bbc-sounds/