Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Alison Murdoch.
Brian Matthew with classic hits, requests and obscurities.
Music, banter and guests. Go to www.radiotimes.com today for guest details
2/6. Series showcasing the irreverent
Professor Emeritus Arthur Smith , who this week lectures on the Christmas season - now an August-March tradition. He peppers his lesson with archive clips from Frankie Boyle , Jo Caulfield , Mitch Benn , Sid Kipper , El Vez , Johnny Vegas , Dr Janey Slater and others.
3/3. Satirical series in which Andrew Collins targets various aspects of the music industry.
He is abetted by Jon Holmes and Robin Ince , with further irreverent input from Julian Taylforth ,
DJ Hooker and Jackie Clune.
Repeated from Thursday
Live sessions, prizes and chat.
With America's Greatest Hits.
Rarely aired 60s recordings.
Tips for a stereo collection, with a pick of the year's top releases.
George Michael performs a songwriting special as part of Radio 2's Sold on Song initiative. He sings hits from his 22-year chart career, and talks to Paul Gambaccini about the origins of the songs.
Producers Sarah Gaston and Mark Hagen Repeated Monday 27 December 12 noon
Easy-listening jazz. And at 2.30 Pause for Thought with Becky Silver.
6.15 as 2.30
