After The Pope is named Time's Person of the Year, V asks about the heroes in your life. Plus, gadfly is the fourth and final Word of the Day. Show more

Our Super Senior Studio Manager Professor Graham Bunce says goodbye as he retires after 42 years in the BBC! Plus, we take a telephonic trip to Bournemouth... Show more

Keith Duffy of Boyzone chooses two more songs in Tracks of My Years, with music from All Saints and Robin Thicke. Plus, the love song, our Record of the Week and PopMaster! Show more

Jeremy discusses exam success being determined by genes, the standards of hygiene in GP surgeries, the signer at Mandela's memorial and whether a lunchtime pint at work is okay. Show more

Steve and the team chat to actor Anthony Head and Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, who plays Katrine Fonsmark in Borgen. Plus, the Factoids and Non-Stop Oldies. Show more

Simon Mayo is joined by resident chef Nigel Barden for another Foodie Thursday! Plus, there is a brand new listener confession for the team to consider - but will they forgive? Show more

A carefully curated selection of the best in country and roots music, from classics to new releases.

Jo is joined by film critic James King, who has written a book about Christmas Songs. He talks about the history of the genre and rates the best and worst tunes of all time. Show more

Tim Blackmore marks the 40th anniversary of commercial radio's arrival on British soil. With contributions from many of the people who made it happen. Show more

A hint of Christmas with a selection of vintage recordings from Reginald Dixon with the John McCarthy Chorus and Dick Leibert at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Show more

Frank Renton continues his look back over the banding year.

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