Richard Allinson sits in for Chris Evans as we adjust to Christmas being over and start to plan for New Year. It's the perfect time to take those unwanted presents back. Show more

Chris Difford from Squeeze joins Sara Cox with two more favourites on Tracks of My Years. Plus there's your chance to play the PopMaster music quiz and the Record of the Week. Show more

Mark Goodier, erstwhile voice of the UK charts and 'the man who plays the best music', returns to BBC Radio 2 for a series of festive specials. Show more

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are back for the last of their festive specials with chat and music. Thick Of It actor Rebecca Front and comic/presenter Sue Perkins are guests. Show more

Clare Balding recalls some of the big events that have combined to make a memorable year with guests Olympic champion Katherine Grainger and singer Emeli Sande. Show more

From the Scorpions to the Spectres, and now 50 years on they've reached the Status Quo. Johnnie Walker marks the event by talking to the original 'Frantic Four'. Show more

Bob chooses his best sessions of 2012 with songs from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, the Steep Canyon Rangers and more.

Suzi Quatro goes right back to her roots as she revisits her home town of Detroit in this two-hour special. Guests include Martha Reeves and Lamont Dozier. Show more

Steve Lamacq, head of Radio 2's Rock College, gives listeners a taste of his daily BBC Radio 6 Music Show. Show more

Nicki Chapman sits in for Janice with great music and top chat after midnight.

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