Sara Cox sits in for Vanessa with a first peek at the newspapers, tunes and cheery chat, plus a listener dedicates a song with a story to a best friend in Sounds of the Mateys. Show more

Chris gets that Friday feeling going with Tony Blackburn, artist John Puckey, Midge Ure and Chrissie Hynde. Plus, he announces the headline act for Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park. Show more

Patrick Kielty chooses the last two Tracks of My Years as part of Radio 2's Comedy Week, including a song from Kris Kristofferson. Ken's also got the last PopMaster for the week. Show more

Jeremy discusses interest rates rising sooner than expected, whether some women have abortions too lightly, England's chances of winning the World Cup and dental problems.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter and elderly lifestyle guru Barry from Watford join Steve and the team. Plus there's amazing Factoids, the Non-Stop Oldies, and the latest news.

The weekend starts here with another All Request Friday, where you get to choose the tunes! Plus, sport with Matt, financial news with Rebecca and the all-important travel updates. Show more

Desmond shares good tunes, some unexpected ones and a few you may never have heard before. This week his theme is Locomotion. Show more

Join Tony Blackburn as he celebrates a broadcasting career spanning 50 years with special guests and the Pick of the Orchestral Pops. Show more

Claudia talks to the director of Belle, Amma Asante, and the creative director of new digital online arts platform The Space, plus Anna Bailey catches up with Helena Bonham Carter. Show more

Huey Morgan from the Fun Lovin' Criminals raids his personal record collection.

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with music and features.