Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Blair Robertson.
Hip tunes and banter, with guest comedians Paul Kaye (ex-Dennis Pennis) and Jeff Green. Plus a live session from Rodrigo y Gabriela.
The Smith Lectures
1/5. Return of the series showcasing the irreverent Professor Emeritus Arthur Smith, who ushers in a new term with a lecture on "the open road". With archive moments from Gilbert Gottfried, Kathleen Madigan, Chris Morris, Tim Vine and others.
Producer Andy Foster
1.30 Radio Rivron
1/6. Musician and writer Rowland Rivron presents a light-hearted music show with lively guests and unusual comic features. The series kicks off with guests BA Robertson, Jack Dee and Chaz Jankel. Plus a sideways glance at the lyrics of post-prime Manfred Mann. Producer Paul Russell
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Goo Goo Dolls perform a live set. Plus phone interviews with Bonnie Tyler and Des Lynam.
With America's Greatest Hits.
Radio 2 celebrates the 25-year pop career of George Michael , whose latest release features four new songs and a collection of hits from both his chart-attacking tenure as the voice of 80s superstar duo Wham! and from the huge solo career for which he has tailored slickly-crafted tunes to suit his own theatrical, breath-heavy vocal style. The programme features a candid interview with the pop singer/ songwriter. Producer Julia Hayball
The stand-up comedian brings his special blend of music and surreal wit, so successful on BBC 6 Music, to Radio 2.
With Noddy Holder. And at 2.30 Pause for Thought with the Rev Blair Robertson.
6.15 as 2.30
