One in four have never made a Christmas lunch. Vanessa asks what Xmassy thing you've never done? The offering from the Mistress of the Words is penumbra, and a birthday number 1 from this day in 1979. Show more
Chris officially turns on the Radio 2 Christmas lights in the studio, with help from Suzie Sue and Super Granny Lorraine. Plus, the gang talks fire twirling with a Mystery Guest. Show more
Tyler James picks two favourites in Tracks of My Years. Today's choices are from Adele and Bob Marley and the Wailers, plus the PopMaster quiz and Record and Album of the Week. Show more
Jeremy discusses the Australian DJs who made the hoax call to Kate Middleton's hospital, whether most parents want to have gay children, miserable pregnancies and Patrick Moore.
Steve and the team chat to madcap comic Harry Hill and US pop star Bruno Mars. Plus more fascinating Factoids, half an hour of Non-Stop Oldies and the latest entertainment news. Show more
Simon is joined for some live music by Jools Holland and Ruby Turner, plus there's a brand new confession to be judged and not forgetting money, sport and travel news. Show more
Paul presents a solo session and interview with Louisiana blues musician Lazy Lester. Show more
Jo Whiley
Chris Salmon reviews new albums from Jools Holland, Tulisa and Willy Mason
1 hour, 27 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Jo presents her evening show full of great music, plus she is joined by music journalist Chris Salmon to review the new albums from Jools Holland, Tulisa and Willy Mason. Show more
Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert with the music of Count Basie, and a special performance of Side 2 of Bill Basie's renowned 1957 album, The Atomic Mr Basie. Show more
Moira Stuart explores the lives and careers of some of jazz's most prolific male artists. This week she looks at one of the great American jazz singers, Billy Eckstine. Show more
Gloria Estefan continues to share her passion for all kinds of Latin music. In the second programme, Gloria once again concentrates on the music of Cuba. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics plus 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
