Vanessa's back from her holidays and here to help you make the ideal start to your day, with a first look at the papers and great music to ease you into the world. Show more
Ryan Tubridy sits in for Chris Evans with a fully interactive show for all the family, featuring music, special guests and listeners on the phone.
Pat Monahan of American rock band Train chooses his Tracks of My Years, which today features a hit by Scottish group Travis and a platinum seller from The Hollies. Show more
Jeremy discusses Andy Murray's emotional reaction to his loss at Wimbledon, reforming the House of Lords, snooping on your partner's correspondence and surface-to-air missiles.
Steve and the team chat to internet expert Andrew Blum and master baker Paul Hollywood. Plus more factoids, the latest news and half an hour of non-stop oldies. Show more
Simon and the team welcome author Eoin Colfer to our Radio 2 Book Club, and talk monsoons with weather presenter Nina Ridge. Show more
Paul presents a two-and-a-half hour special with highlights from BluesFest 2012, featuring live music and interviews with the artists who appeared in London and Manchester.
Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the first part of the BBC Big Band in concert with Maceo Parker, recorded at the 2011 Brecon Jazz Festival. Show more
Gretel Bergmann, the high jumper dropped from Germany's Olympic team for being Jewish, tells her story in the second of a six-part series which focuses on the 1936 Berlin Games. Show more
Playing the best in reggae, roots, ska and rocksteady. Musician and producer Dennis Bovell joins David to share stories about the birth of British reggae. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight on Radio 2, including indie classics plus more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected.
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