A first look at the day's news, plus great entertainment and music.
Chris attempts to add a new national day to our calendar and Welsh wonder Jacob Bruce gets a fanfare for reciting the poem Yr en d? gwag. Show more
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson is Ken's guest on Tracks of My Years, with music from Franz Ferdinand and Johnny Cash. Plus, the Record and Album of the Week and PopMaster. Show more
Jeremy discusses new homes built on green belt land, being assaulted by a friend, Lord Dannatt's views on showing strength to Russia and My Favourite Painting.
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Julie Hesmondhalgh and Alain de Botton
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Steve chats to Corrie star Julie Hesmondhalgh and philosopher Alain de Botton. Plus, amazing Factoids, the Non-Stop Oldies and the latest lifestyle and entertainment news. Show more
Simon Mayo Drivetime
The Radio 2 Book Club with Irish-born novelist Emma Donoghue
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Featuring the Radio 2 Book Club, with Irish-born novelist Emma Donoghue talking about her book, Frog Music. Plus, a new confession and Sally Traffic has the travel updates. Show more
The best in R'n'B sounds, including classic Vee Jay recordings from John Lee Hooker and Priscilla Bowman, soulful blues from Millie Jackson and Robert Cray's latest release. Show more
Jo's weekly Album Review looks at new releases from Kylie Minogue and George Michael. Plus, What We Learned Today and another spin of Jo's latest New Favourite Thing. Show more
Nitin explores music from all cultures and traditions. In this episode, Nitin has a unique collaboration with Grammy award-winning film composer David Arnold. Show more
Vic Reeves is Jools's guest, performing live and talking about his favourite rock voices. Show more
Great music and top chat after midnight. Show more
Buffoonery, twaddle and terrific tunes for night owls across the UK.
