Aled Jones shares seasonal greetings with the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, with music by the Magnets and Elbow Jane, plus the Moment of Reflection. Show more
Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart presents a live Christmas edition of Junior Choice, featuring listeners' requests and some of Ed's favourites. Tune in for a nostalgic start to the day. Show more
Paul's annual 3 hour spectacular featured Christmas triples from Susan Boyle, Michael Buble and Joe McElderry. Show more
French and Saunders bring you the first of three seasonal specials on Christmas Day. Includes HM the Queen's Christmas message at 3.00pm. Show more
JLC tries to define "lounge music" and plays an all-embracing selection, from Mel Torme and Dean Martin, to Doris Day and modern day crooners like Richard Hawley. Show more
David Jason looks at how comedy has changed, since his earliest memories of The Goon Show, and serves up classic moments from an array of festive programmes past and present. Show more
Michael Ball celebrates the career of Doris Day, hearing from some of her leading men and the whip-crack-away girl herself, who chats to Michael from her Californian home. Show more
Brian D'Arcy celebrates Christmas at Leeds Cathedral with festive hymns and readings. Featuring the Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2011 and the Metropolitan Brass Ensemble. Show more
Radio 2 gives iconic broadcaster Sir Jimmy Savile the last word, with a tribute programme featuring newly discovered - and mostly never heard before - archive material. Show more
Strictly's head judge returns to Radio 2 to share favourite records showcasing the rhythms of the ballroom, from the rumba and salsa, to the quickstep and beyond. Show more
The best alternative tunes and popular classics, plus rare tracks, remixes and unusual cover versions in Tunes of the Unexpected, and nightly topical chat chosen by you. Show more
Entertaining you through the night with his inspired daftness and eclectic music choices, it's Alex on the Best Time of the Day Show, including a new Record and Album of the Week. Show more