What's the highlight of your hometown's summer? Whether it's a fete, a marrow contest or a big parade, V wants to know. Plus, nurseling is the week's latest Word of the Day. Show more
Chris says farewell to July with talk of wedding hair and marvellous maestro Barry Wordsworth conducts us through his pre-show routine, ahead of the first ever Radio 2 Prom. Show more
Ken Bruce
Michael Ball sits in with Scouting for Girls frontman Roy Stride
2 hours, 30 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Michael Ball sits in for Ken, as Scouting for Girls frontman Roy Stride picks his favourite songs in Tracks of My Years, with music from The Beach Boys and Spandau Ballet. Show more
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy discusses fracking in 'desolate' North East and Bradley Manning
2 hours on BBC Radio 2
Lord Howell approves fracking in North East, Bradley Manning found guilty, the problems of drunks on trains and at stations and a man who took on his council over resident parking. Show more
Steve and the team chat to funnyman John Thomson and actor Nigel Havers. Plus, more Factoids and your Non-Stop Oldies, the latest lifestyle and entertainment news. Show more
Ryan is joined by author Gerald Seymour, to discuss his career and latest book. Rebecca Pike has the money news and Caroline Barker brings us the latest sport. Show more
Ken Bruce and Petroc Trelawny present the BBC Concert Orchestra, live from the BBC Proms. Show more
Frank Renton is joined by brass band archivist Tim Mutum with more brass band classics from his collection.
The People's Songs
How Soon Is Now? - The Sound of the Post-Industrial North
57 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Stuart Maconie on the history of modern Britain in 50 records. Following the seismic shift of punk, groups of dour young men and women take the DIY ethic to its logical conclusion. Show more
Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present, featuring tracks from Johnny Taylor's 1968 album, Who's Making Love? Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight. Show more
Nikki Bedi sits in for Alex with another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night.