Vanessa asks if your parents have intervened on your behalf, as Singer Tom Odell has a recent example! Plus, quiescent is the fourth and final Word of the Day. Show more
Breakfast becomes Top of the Swaps when Chris asks what you have bartered with recently, plus weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker debates poetic proverbs and we have a zoo review! Show more
New Romantic pioneer Steve Strange picks two more influential songs as his Tracks of My Years, with music from Sweet and Iggy Pop. Plus, love song dedications and PopMaster. Show more
Jeremy discusses the NHS regulator that failed to investigate a series of baby deaths, Prozac, Barack Obama calling George Osborne 'Jeffrey' and the death of James Gandolfini. Show more
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Russell Brand, Justine Pattison, Beardyman
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Comedian and actor Russell Brand, author and cook Justine Pattison and beatbox supremo Beardyman join Steve and the team. Show more
It is Foodie Thursday and chef Nigel Barden will be cooking up another treat. Plus, there is a brand new confession and sport, money and travel news. Show more
Carolina duo Shovels and Rope are in session; they have been described as the White Stripes of country music. Show more
Jo has a live session from award-winning Hawaiian folk-rocker, Jack Johnson, who is one of the many artists playing at Radio 2's Festival in a Day, in Hyde Park in September 2013. Show more
Behind the Glass: The Phil Ramone Story
Episode 1: The Phil Ramone Story: Part One
30 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Another chance to hear the story of the record producer, who died in March 2013, presented by singer Alison Moyet. Is there a Phil Ramone sound? Show more
Sir Tim Rice's musical odyssey reaches Maryland, as he showcases the music, lyrics and acts associated with the Old Line State, including Mama Cass, The Searchers and Frank Zappa. Show more
Steve Lamacq opens the doors to his Rock College, to give you an education on the best music, with more from our Head of Festivals Jude Rogers and Thea Gilmore on Bob Dylan. 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
