If the world ended tomorrow, Vanessa wants to know what you would do today. Plus the Mistress of the Word returns, and V has exciting news for all Strictly fanatics! Show more
Chris casts his eyes over optometry, considers the contentious matter of cake on a Monday, hears about Oompa Loompa-dressed dressage riders, and chats to the marvellous Midge Ure. Show more
Ken Bruce
With Rick Parfitt of Status Quo choosing the Tracks of My Years
2 hours, 30 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Rick Parfitt of Status Quo picks the Tracks of My Years, with music from Slim Whitman and Tom Petty. Plus, there is a new Record and Album of the Week and the PopMaster quiz. Show more
Jeremy discusses the appropriateness of wearing the veil in public, Grand Theft Auto addicts, the reinstated officer who had sex on duty, and the new series My Country, My Music. Show more
A Caribbean immigrant tells Jeremy her life story through her favourite music. But which songs does she hold dearest? Those from the country she was born in, or now lives in? Show more
Jo Whiley looks after the Big Show for the day and chats to actor Max Irons and TV presenter Kate Humble. Show more
Double Carnegie medal-winning author Patrick Ness joins Simon for the Radio 2 Book Club, to discuss his latest novel More Than This. Show more
A special programme featuring the winners of the British Blues Awards 2013.
The Album Review looks at new music by Arctic Monkeys, Goldfrapp and London Grammar. Plus, The Stack, Evening Shift and the first play of a New Favourite Thing. Show more
Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session with guest singer Ian Shaw. Together they perform music by Joerg Achim Keller, Matt Catingub and John Clayton. Show more
Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Dorothy Squires, featuring recordings from across her career, with contributors including ex-husband Sir Roger Moore. Show more
Observer film critic Mark Kermode joins Jools and the band to unleash his secret sideline as a skiffle star! Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight. Show more
Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. Plus, the Album and Record of the Week and Lester's and Listener's Library song choices. Show more
