V wanted your childhood home memories, even if spec-less she couldn't read the messages! Plus 'patacoon' was 2013's first Word of the Day, and Erica Smith was our Jolly Good Fellow. Show more
Chris and the gang are back for a new year of nearly new shows. Who's back to work today? Michael Ball is our Mystery Guest, and he'll be talking all things Les Mis. Show more
Joining Ken with his first two choices on Tracks of My Years is Andy Burrows of Razorlight. His first two favourites are by Michael Jackson and Elvis Costello. Show more
Jeremy presents news, views and live guests.
Steve and the team chat to former MP and train enthusiast Michael Portillo and singer Joe Brown. Plus fascinating Factoids, the latest entertainment news and the Non-Stop Oldies. Show more
Simon is joined by best-selling author Wilbur Smith, who celebrates his 80th birthday on January 9th. Plus there's a new Confession, sport, money and travel news. Show more
Paul reviews of some of the best albums of 2012. Show more
Jo is back with a live interview with the winner of BBC's Sound of 2013 poll, and the usual great music both old and new. Show more
Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in the first part of a Hollywood celebration, including celluloid hits from the bands of Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa and Les Brown. Show more
Band leader and trumpeter Kenny Ball talks to Clare Teal about his life and career spanning over 50 years. Includes classic tracks and forgotten archive material. Show more
Gloria takes listeners on a journey around the wide world of Latin music, from Brazil to London, via Colombia and Miami. The journey includes an interview with Sergio Mendes. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight, including indie classics and 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