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The Chris Evans Breakfast Show
The launch of 500 Words, our short story competition for kids aged 13 and under.
2 hours, 59 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Chris Evans launches 500 Words, the Radio 2 Breakfast Show's short story competition for children aged 13 or under. Judge Dame Jacqueline Wilson joins us with her top writing tips. Show more
World famous drummer with Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia, Carl Palmer picks two favourite tracks in Tracks of my years. Plus Popmaster and the record and album of the week. Show more
Jeremy discusses politicians making decisions about bonuses, how to get children into reading, Criminal Injuries Compensation and whether women are better at parking than men.
Steve and the team chat to hotel inspector Alex Polizzi and BAFTA Rising Star nominee Adam Deacon. Plus more factoids, the latest news and the non-stop oldies. Show more
Put your pedal to the metal with Simon Mayo's Drivetime - tonight Simon is joined in the studio by comedian and actor Lenny Henry. Show more
A one hour tribute to the late Etta James.
Jo Whiley presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, and is joined by music journalist Chris Salmon who reviews the week's album releases. Show more
Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in concert at the 2007 Cheltenham Jazz Festival with composer and valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. Show more
Colin Salmon takes listeners on a journey from the deserts of India to the rainforests of the Caribbean - in search of some truly unusual and uplifting World Class Brass. Show more
Bill Kenwright recalls the golden days of the 50s and 60s when music was pure and we were all innocent. Show more
Great music after midnight on Radio 2, plus more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected, and nightly topical chat chosen by you, the Janice Long Faithful.
Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. More from Album and Record of the Week, plus Lester's and Listener's Library song choices. Show more
