Join Vanessa for an ideal start to the day - a first look at the papers, Word of the Day and great music to ease you into the world. Email: vfeltz@bbc.co.uk. Show more
Chris reveals the line-up for Radio 2's Festival in a Day, live in Hyde Park. Mr Tambourine Man offers a percussion lesson, and it's T minus one week to the arrival of baby Evans. Show more
Singer, actress and X Factor judge Tulisa chooses her Tracks of My Years, including a number one from All Saints and a duet by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Show more
Jeremy discusses meeting Robin Gibb, the UK having virtually the highest childcare costs in Europe, what you can and can't do during pregnancy, and selling Olympic torches on eBay. Show more
Steve and the team host Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb and TV fashionista turned chef Gok Wan, plus more factoids, non-stop oldies and the latest entertainment news. Show more
Ultravox frontman Midge Ure joins Simon in the studio, Paul Gambaccini pays tribute to Robin Gibb, and a Confession involving Derek Jacobi in his underpants. Show more
New releases and classic rhythm & blues, plus an in-depth interview with Joe Bonamassa. Show more
Jo Whiley
Jo is joined by music journalist Chris Salmon who reviews the week's album releases
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on BBC Radio 2
Jo Whiley presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, plus she is joined by Chris Salmon to review the week's album releases. Show more
Clare Teal presents the first part of the BBC Big Band performing the work of Harold Arlen at the Town Hall, Birmingham, with conductor Joerg Achim Keller and singer Jeff Cascaro. Show more
Originally broadcast to mark the anniversary of Bob Marley's death, five of his closest friends and colleagues share their personal experiences of the man they knew. Show more
David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music in a new 13-part series for Radio 2, with an hour of classic roots and reggae music from the 60s to the present day. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected. Show more
Maria McErlane sits in for Alex Lester with another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night, plus more Albums and Records of the Week.
