What's the worst thing you've ever lost? Join Vanessa for an ideal start to the day - a first look at the papers, great music to ease you into the world, Word of the Day and more. Show more
Today is Sir Paul McCartney's 70th birthday today, so Chris pays tribute to him. Plus David Arnold tells the gang about composing the 007 theme. Show more
Former Dexys frontman and singer-songwriter Kevin Rowland picks his Tracks of My Years, which today features the debut hit for Roxy Music and a UK chart topper from Unit 4+2. Show more
Jeremy discusses the Greek vote, a curfew for youths in Bangor after 9pm, how to cope with being diagnosed with multiple-sclerosis, and the school dinner blog Never Seconds. Show more
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
with Justin Bieber, David Goldblatt and Johnny Acton
2 hours, 57 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Steve and the team chat to Justin Bieber and Olympic sports experts David Goldblatt and Johnny Acton, plus there's more fascinating factoids and the non-stop oldies. Show more
Simon and the team are joined by famous British actor and director Kenneth Branagh to talk about his knighthood and the new series of Wallander. Show more
Earl Thomas with Paddy Milner and The Big Sounds in session, plus a tribute to 'Duck' Dunn.
Jo presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, plus she's joined by Chris Salmon, a music journalist who reviews this week's album releases. Show more
Clare Teal presents the second part of the BBC Big Band in concert, with arranger and composer Mike Gibbs and singer Norma Winstone at the 2012 Sounds New Festival in Canterbury. Show more
Steve Lamacq continues his look at the impact of punk, charting the demise of the first punk explosion with the deaths of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Show more
Sharing his passion and deep knowledge of all types of reggae music, David plays an hour of classic roots and reggae 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
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