A Geordie accent is apparently best when talking to plants, but what other inanimate objects do you talk to? Plus 'sangfroid' is Vanessa's final Word of the Day for the week. Show more
Chris gives the Rolling Stones' new single 'Doom and Gloom' a world exclusive first play and nine-year-old Pierney tells us about learning circus skills. Show more
Former Spice Girl turned solo singer Melanie C chooses the Tracks of My Years, including a classic Spice Girl hit from 1998 that gave the girl group their eighth UK chart topper. Show more
Jeremy discusses people who knew about Jimmy Savile's abuse, the availability of abortion in Northern Ireland, trade union power in the '70s and the scallop wars between fishermen. Show more
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
with Rod Stewart, Molly Ringwald, and David Mitchell
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve and the team chat to Rod Stewart, actress Molly Ringwald and comedian David Mitchell. Plus more amazing factoids, all the latest news, and half an hour of non-stop oldies. Show more
It's another Foodie Thursday from Drivetime, with resident chef Nigel Barden serving up lamb tagine with cracked wheat, mint and preserved lemon. Show more
Bob presents his personal selection of country, roots and Americana music, with a session from husband-and-wife band The Mastersons. Show more
Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in 2012 with a set featuring One Step Beyond, Embarrassment, House Of Fun, Baggy Trousers, Our House, It Must Be Love and Night Boat To Cairo.
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable
Pilot with Melanie Sykes
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for years
Spirit medium, Ian D Montfort amazes and entertains. Comedy showcase which spawned a series. With Melanie Sykes. From 2012. Show more
Paul Gambaccini engages Kylie Minogue in a frank and revealing interview to mark the Princess of Pop's 25 years in the music business and her new more mature and thoughtful persona.
Steve Lamacq's Rock College
With Jarvis Cocker, Mumford and Sons and Craig Charles
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Lammo is joined by Head of Soul Craig Charles, Ben from Mumford and Sons talks about his favourite festival, and Jarvis Cocker talks about how Pulp changed after Different Class. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and BBC Re-Introducing, plus a special Theme Time Half Hour. Show more
Start the weekend here on the Best Time of the Day Show. Hilarious conversation and brilliant music to entertain you through the small hours. Includes Album and Record of the Week. Show more
