Vanessa asks for your hidden talents - and is surprised by Alan's Dame Edna impression and bird noises! With Word of the Day and Pause for Thought. Show more
Gabriella Godard-Palmer aged 7 from Somerset is going into the woods and fields to look for habitats. The Mystery Guest was Billy Hayes, a distant relation of Barack Obama. Show more
Richard Allinson sits in for Ken Bruce for one day only while Ken prepares for Eurovision in Dusseldorf. Including two more favourites of Phil Oakey in Tracks of My Years. Show more
Jeremy discusses the first televised death on British television, prison sentences for burglary, the abduction of Madeleine McCann and health and safety rules.
Chris Tarrant sits in for Steve Wright and chats to Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings actor John-Rhys Davies and Deep Purple band member Glenn Hughes. Show more
The last listener of the week pleading for forgiveness in the Confessions, the final bit of help with your homework, plus lamb cutlets in breadcrumbs courtesy of Nigel Barden. Show more
Bob chooses more country, roots and Americana music. This show includes tracks from Steve Earle, The Zac Brown Band, The Secret Sisters and Tom T Hall. Show more
Jo Whiley introduces a live headline set by Alison Krauss, performing with her band Union Station. In the Support Slot, James Vincent McMorrow plays live in the studio. Show more
Jeremy Vine introduces an audio journey through five decades. 1956 was the year of Rock Around the Clock, the Hungarian Revolution, the Suez Crisis and Teddy Boys. Show more
Dave Pearce shines a spotlight on the defining dance tracks of the early 80s. Electro-wizard Paul Hardcastle chooses his Ultimate 12", and techno DJ Carl Cox is our godlike DJ. Show more
Chat, wit and the finest gourmet hand-picked music around! Including a live session with Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, your Tunes of the Unexpected, and Janice's Theme Time Half-Hour.
Lynn Parsons sits in for Alex Lester. She provides the laughs and great music on the Best Time of the Day Show. More from Record and Album of the Week plus Listener's Libraries. Show more
