What do you get when you fall in love? A really terrible rhyme for starters. Join Vanessa for a first look at the papers and great music to ease you into the day. Show more
Chris has a suggestion for the team to welcome the warm weather, but it's met with a frosty reception. And '80s pop princess Sonia is on the phone. Show more
Dexys frontman Kevin Rowland picks his Tracks of My Years, which today includes a Bacharach and David classic that became the biggest solo UK hit for Aretha Franklin. Show more
Jeremy presents news, views and live guests.
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
with Kaiser Chiefs, Malachi O'Doherty and Paul Evans
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve and the team chat to Kaiser Chiefs, writer Malachi O'Doherty and holiday expert Paul Evans. Plus there's the latest entertainment news and 30 minutes of non-stop oldies. Show more
Simon tastes some English wine and is joined by the brilliant Patricia Hodge to talk about her new play. He is also joined by Dr Mosh, who rocks out to a bit of Saxon. Show more
An hour of the best in folk, roots and acoustic music, including an interview with young Scottish singer and guitarist Ewan McLennan, about his new album 'The Last Bird to Sing'. Show more
Jo Whiley
Jo chats to Best Coast and finds out which song they listen to before they go out on stage
1 hour, 27 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Jo presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, plus she has a pre-gig chat with Best Coast and plays one of your Mix Tapes. Show more
Listen to the Band
Grimethorpe Colliery Band 15th Anniversary Brassed Off Tour (Part One)
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Grimethorpe Colliery Band's 'Brassed Off' 15th Anniversary tour reaches the Town Hall, Birmingham. Presenter Frank Renton also hears about the legacy the film has left the band. Show more
Gary Kemp highlights the most successful acts of the glam era and discovers why their influence is still being heard in many of today's new bands. Show more
Trevor presents an hour of the best in timeless soul, rare funky treats and modern classics. His Album of the Week is Kool and The Gang's 1975 release 'Spirit of the Boogie'. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected. Show more
Keeping you laughing through the night and playing the best selection of tunes, it's Alex. With the Album and Record of the Week plus Lester's and Listener's Libraries. Show more
