Sushi, secrets and the collective noun for apples all come up for discussion on Vanessa's latest show. 'I've Got You Under My Skin' by Frankie Valli is the Wake Up track. Show more
Gary Barlow sends us an audio postcard from his trip to Kenya whilst he's writing his song for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. We take a trip down memory lane - to 1976 to be precise. Show more
Chris Norman, former lead singer with Smokie, chooses two more songs for the Tracks of My Years, which today features two British chart toppers from Abba and John Lennon. Show more
Aasmah discusses the Lib Dems with Nick Clegg, dying during childbirth, the budget calculator to see who benefits from the budget and banning helium balloons.
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
with Julian Fellowes and Mary Portas
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve chats to Oscar-winning Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas. Plus the latest entertainment news and half an hour of non-stop oldies. Show more
Simon and the team bring you another two hours of top tunes and chat with our regluar gastronome Nigel Barden. Show more
In session with Bob is one of Nashville's most widely respected and enduring artists, Vince Gill. Show more
6 Music's funk and soul presenter, Craig Charles, sits in for Jo Whiley all week. Holly Johnson talks to Craig about the music that inspires him.
...Rock 'n' Roll: 5/6. Suzi talks to Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon, who recalls the early days of listening to rock 'n' roll radio as a teenager in Massachusetts.
Concorde crash lands in France and an InterCity 225 derails at Hatfield, while George W Bush wins the US elections and Ken Livingstone becomes the first elected mayor of London. Show more
Dave delves into his personal collection for the third of four weekly dance retrospectives, showcasing artists, producers, remixers, labels and clubs that have shaped the genre. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight on Radio 2, including indie classics and unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected.
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
