While Vanessa is away, Aled eases you in to day with 90 minutes of great music from across the decades, plus Word of the Day and more. Show more
Vassos is down at Centre Court for the first day of Wimbledon, where he takes on Moira in Head to Headlines, live from Henman Hill. Show more
This week, Scottish R&B singer Emeli Sande chooses her Tracks of My Years, which today features a top five hit from guitarist Tracy Chapman and an influential song by Bob Marley. Show more
Vanessa discusses losing welfare benefit after having three children, what RBS's banking glitch stopped you doing, dementia sufferers in care homes, and taking a penalty. Show more
Chris Tarrant sits in for Steve Wright and chats to singer Franki Valli and actor Alan Cumming. Plus half an hour of non-stop oldies, loads of great music and more. Show more
Simon is back for a new week and the return of the Book Club, featuring author Karen Thompson Walker discussing her novel The Age of Miracles. Show more
New releases and classic rhythm and blues, plus a preview of BluesFest 2012.
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Fraser McAlpine joins Jo to review the week's album releases
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's joined by Fraser McAlpine to review the week's album releases. Show more
Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with conductor Jiggs Whigham and performing music by Iriving Berlin, Ray Noble and Benny Golson.
Thirty years on, Annie Nightingale considers the impact of the Falklands conflict through the song 'Shipbuilding', which captures perfectly the contradictions of war. Show more
David plays an hour of classic roots and reggae from the 60s to now, plus a winning tune from the Jamaican Popular Song Competition. 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