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On the 35th anniversary of Orbital 1 (the Green Album)'s release, Phil and Paul Hartnoll remember the making of the seminal debut LP. Plus, Vernon plays some circular-themed tunes.

Vernon welcomes electronic royalty onto the show to remember their debut album Orbital 1 (the Green Album) on the 35th anniversary of its release. Plus, Vernon does some circular thinking, playing tracks with an 'orbit' theme including 'Around The World' by Daft Punk and Sandy B's classic dance floor filler 'You Make The World Go Round'.

A We Are Grape production for BBC Radio 2.

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Music Played

  • Alex Party

    Don't Give Me Your Life

    • Systematic.

  • Strike

    U Sure Do (Strike 7" Mix)

    • Fresh.

  • Björk

    Big Time Sensuality

    • One Little Indian Record.

  • K‐Klass

    Rhythm Is A Mystery

    • Now.

  • Daft Punk

    Around The World

    • Virgin.

  • Opus III

    It's A Fine Day

    • PWL International.

  • Basement Jaxx

    Rendez-Vu

    • XL Recordings.

  • Gat Décor

    Passion

    • UMOD.

  • Orbital

    Chime

    • EMI.

  • Orbital

    Belfast

    • Internal.

  • Orbital

    Midnight

    • London Records Ltd.

  • Sandy B

    Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Radio Edit)

    • Champion.

  • Deep Dish

    The Future Of The Future (feat. Everything but the Girl)

    • EMI.

  • Inner City

    Pennies From Heaven

    • Ten Records.

  • The Chemical Brothers

    The Sunshine Underground

    • Virgin.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Oct 2026 22:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Yesterday 03:00
    BBC Radio 2