The sandwich turns 250 - what do you like on yours? Beetroot? Really? Join Vanessa for an ideal start to the day - a first look at the papers and great music to ease you in. Show more
As if footie commentator extraordinaire Mike Ingham didn't have a spectacular enough weekend, today he woke up to a voicemail from Chris, Vassos and Moira. Show more
This week it's the turn of award-winning country artist Gretchen Peters to choose her Tracks of My Years, and today features a popular '70s hit by Jackson Browne. Show more
Jane Garvey sits in for Jeremy Vine and discusses Manchester City, whether the Greeks have any alternative to austerity, the danger of weirs and problems with decent toilet seats. Show more
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
with The Saturdays and OAP DJs Beryl and Betty
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve and the team chat to pop group The Saturdays, plus Sony Award-nominated OAP DJs, Beryl, Betty and David from BBC Radio Humberside. Show more
Mark Haddon joins Simon Mayo in the Radio 2 Book Club, and discusses his latest novel, The Red House. Plus all the usuals, from Homework Sucks to Confessions. Show more
New releases and classic rhythm & blues, with the Jon Amor Blues Group in session, and tracks by winners of he Blues Music Awards 2012. Show more
Jo Whiley
Jo is joined by music journalist Jude Rogers who reviews this week's album releases
1 hour, 27 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Jo Whiley presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, plus she's joined by Jude Rogers to review this week's album releases. Show more
Clare Teal celebrates the work of arranger Gil Evans, as the BBC Big Band performs his scores for the acclaimed 1957 album Miles Ahead. Show more
Rosanne Cash presents a profile of one of the most gifted, and enigmatic, of all American singer-songwriters.
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Jools Holland, backed by his Rhythm Section, delves once again into his eclectic record collection. This week he is joined by singer Curtis Stigers. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected. Show more
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
