As polar bears are apparently all descended from one Irish bear, Vanessa asks for your tenuous Emerald Isle connections. Plus Garth Brooks has the I Want to Wake Up with You song. Show more
This show was all about Jonny Saunders, our loyal and long-serving sports reporter who is off to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher - good luck, Jonny! Show more
It's the last chance to hear Frankie Valli's choices in Tracks of My Years. Plus there's Popmaster, travel news and the Love Song. Show more
Jeremy Vine
Will you miss The News of the World or do you say good riddance to it?
2 hours
on BBC Radio 2
Jeremy discusses whether The News of the World will be missed, the smoking ban, how to buy a second-hand car and plant theft.
Chris Tarrant sits in for Steve Wright and chats to funnymen Simon Day and Danny Wallace.
Friday brings another two hours of music to get you in the mood for the weekend, with All Request Friday. Plus Matt's Friday Fixture and Rebecca celebrating another innovation. Show more
Desmond Carrington presents a Ronald Corp special, with music from the British composer and conductor who celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this year. Show more
The BBC Concert Orchestra teams up with musical theatre students from the Brit School, performing a film-inspired repertoire that includes To Sir, with Love and We Belong Together. Show more
The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice
Penny Smith Meets Actress Tessa Peake-Jones
2 hours
on BBC Radio 2
Penny Smith meets actors Gray O'Brien and Tessa Peake Jones who discuss the play Park Avenue Cat. Xan Brooks reviews films and Alex Heminsley has her pick of the best summer reads. Show more
Huey Morgan guides you through his favourite tracks, based on his celebrated musical career and collaborations, and a lifelong love of rock, blues, soul, R'n'B, hip-hop and jazz. Show more
Join the 3.46 club with your early morning host Richard Allinson.
