Welcoming early risers with a mix of news, views and the best music from across the decades. Plus Word Of the Day and more Gardening Guilt.
We hereby declare today National Toast Day! And Ellie Harrison from Countryfile is our Mystery Guest. Show more
Legendary bassist and songwriter Jack Bruce picks two more songs for 'Tracks Of My Years' which today features records by two hugely influential artists, Bob Dylan and Marvin Gaye. Show more
Jeremy discusses dangerous parks that people avoid, a prison fire in Honduras, Miriam O'Reilly leaving the BBC and 'dependency' on the state. Show more
Steve and the team chat to journalist Nicholas Owen and author Paul Watson. Plus fascinating factoids, the latest entertainment and lifestyle news and the non-stop oldies. Show more
Liza Tarbuck sits in for Simon Mayo, bringing you two hours of top tunes and chat to get you home. Liza will be joined by top chef Nigel Barden, with a new recipe to try. Show more
In session with Bob tonight is the artist dubbed by Rolling Stone magazine as 'Queen of Folkabilly' Nanci Griffith. Show more
Jo Whiley
Jo Whiley chats to Arctic Monkeys and Elbow in advance of the Brit Awards
1 hour, 27 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Jo Whiley presents a mix of new music and classic album tracks and chats to Arctic Monkeys and Elbow who are both nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. Show more
After the tragic death of pop sensation Whitney Houston, Paul Gambaccini pays tribute to the multi-award winning star. Show more
Sounds of the 20th Century: The 90s
The Sounds of 1995
45 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Available for over a year
A mix of music and movies, news and gossip, with no narrator, no celebrity recollections and no hindsight. Just the noises of the 90s, as we heard them at the time. Show more
Johnnie Walker looks at his favourite classic albums. Another chance to hear Lou Reed's Transformer and Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years, recorded in February 2012. Show more
Janice is on holiday so Richard Allinson sits in with two hours of classic tunes and chat.
Start the weekend here on the Best Time of the Day Show. Hilarious conversation and brilliant music to entertain you through the small hours. Includes Album and Record of the Week. Show more