Vanessa asks if, like Louise Mensch, your other half has dropped you right in it? The Word of the Day is 'bombazine' and today's Jolly Good Fellow is Gray Anthony from Cornwall. Show more

Chris learns why the Newmarket Sausage is unique from Chris Sheen, and Catrina Carr from Longleat Safari Park explains why the meerkats are misbehaving. Show more

Claudia Winkleman sits in for Ken and Rick Astley picks the Tracks of My Years, which today features the UK debut hit by New Zealand band Crowded House and a classic from Al Green. Show more

Jeremy discusses higher-rate taxpayers losing child benefit, taking on cold callers, increasing road tax for motorway users and saving our ash trees from a deadly Danish disease. Show more

Steve and the team chat to Doctor Who star Matt Smith and actress Liz Fraser. Plus more factoids, the latest entertainment and lifestyle news, and half an hour of non-stop oldies. Show more

Simon Mayo and the team are joined by comedian and TV presenter, Roy Walker. Plus a discussion about shark diving with expert Matt Martin. Show more

New releases and classic rhythm & blues, plus Larry McCray in session, recorded during his recent UK tour.

Jo presents her evening show with a mix of new music and classic album tracks, plus she's joined by a music journalist Fraser McAlpine to review the week's album releases. Show more

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with conductor Jiggs Whigham, performing music composed and arranged especially for the band by some of the jazz world's leaders. Show more

Johnnie Walker takes listeners on a journey through 50 years of a musical icon's life as Dionne Warwick talks about her astonishing dynasty. Show more

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Section welcome the multi-talented singer Paul Jones into his studio for music, conversation and a unique performance. Show more

Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and BBC Re-Introducing.

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