Appealing Attire: Vanessa wants to hear about - and see - your cracking Christmas clobber. Plus 'comfits' features in Word of the Day, and Louise Dews is the new Jolly Good Fellow. Show more
Chef chum James Martin gives his top tips for turkey and other Christmas dinner delights, and the Kings Singers treat us to a super selection of seasonal songs. Show more
Neil Diamond joins Ken on Tracks of My Years. Today he chooses tracks from the Beatles and Chet Atkins. Plus there's the PopMaster music quiz and Record of the Week. Show more
Jeremy discusses 'chaos and confusion' at the BBC over the Jimmy Savile investigation, suddenly needing life-saving heart surgery, explaining a sex change to a child, and a conman. Show more
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Hugh Bonneville, Bradley Cooper, tech experts Helen and Olly, and Barry from Watford
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve chats to Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville, Hollywood movie star Bradley Cooper, tech experts Helen and Olly and elderly lifestyle guru Barry from Watford. Show more
Simon is joined by Amy MacDonald, who plays live and discusses her holiday plans, plus Nigel Barden shares more of his culinary Christmas tips. Show more
Phil Madeira and Amy Stroud from the Mercyland project join Bob in session from Nashville on tonight's special festive show. Show more
Jo Whiley
Jo invites some special guests to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
1 hour, 27 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Tonight's show features a special version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, recorded by guests including Hugh Bonneville, Pet Shop Boys and Kylie Minogue. Show more
Clarke Peters concludes his celebration of Louis Jordan by assessing the legacy of the King of the Jukeboxes. Show more
Johnnie Walker introduces a portrait of Dusty drawn from BBC archive interviews & performances
Lammo opens the doors to his Rock College with a little help from Chris Martin of Coldplay, Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads, Noddy Holder and Roy Wood. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics, more unusual tracks in Tunes of the Unexpected, and a special Theme Time Half Hour every Friday. 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
