Vanessa asks about super stays in your favourite hotels and B&Bs, plus compotation is the latest Word of the Day and the Wednesday Words of Warmth come from ABC's Martin Fry. Show more
It is day three of 500 WORDS launch week and Chris catches up with judge Malorie Blackman, who has been appointed Children's Laureate since last year's competition! Show more
Katy Perry picks the tracks of her years, with music choices from the Beach Boys and the Cardigans. Plus, PopMaster. Show more
Jeremy discusses the lasting impact of Leah Betts's death, Syrian peace talks, what makes us human and the perfect apology that satisfies everyone in the Lord Rennard debacle. Show more
Steve and the team chat to actor and director Sir Kenneth Branagh and the hosts of BBC One's Crimewatch. Plus, the Factoids and the Non Stop Oldies. Show more
Simon Mayo Drivetime
Mike Rutherford of Genesis and Mike and The Mechanics
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Simon chats to musician Mike Rutherford, of Genesis and Mike and The Mechanics, about his memoirs. Plus, sport with Matt, money with Rebecca and travel news with Sally. Show more
Mark welcomes Orcadian singer and guitarist Kris Drever and Irish tenor and banjo player Eamonn Coyne for a live session. Show more
Jo hosts a night of great music and plays a Manchester Mixtape of top tunes from up north. Plus, What We Learned Today and The Parent Taxi Service Dedication. Show more
Colin Salmon takes listeners on a journey from the deserts of India to the rainforests of the Caribbean - in search of some truly unusual and uplifting World Class Brass. Show more
Trevor Nelson hosts a Grammy Awards special, playing music from some of his favourite soul and R&B nominated acts. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight. Show more
Buffoonery, twaddle and terrific tunes for night owls across the UK with the Dark Lord.
