A first look at the day's news, plus great entertainment and music.
Dedicating the show to anyone who manages to use the top tips on keeping cool at night and sleep through the heatwave. Show more
Ken Bruce
With special guests Lulu, Barry McGuigan and Hue and Cry
2 hours, 30 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Lulu and Barry McGuigan join Ken in Glasgow whilst Hue and Cry play live in the studio. Plus Lynn Bowles meets some of the people who make the Commonwealth Games happen. Show more
Jeremy discusses Sharon Shoesmith's compensation, British Jews facing a backlash over the Gaza conflict, domestic violence and the rising number of mosquitoes in the UK.
Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Steve Coogan, Noel Fielding and Dolly Parton
2 hours, 57 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Singer Dolly Parton and comedians Steve Coogan and Noel Fielding chat to Steve and the team. Plus Factoids, Non-Stop Oldies, and the latest showbiz news. Show more
Simon Mayo Drivetime
Foodie Thursday: Sweet Soy Braised Beef Cheeks with Mango Salad
1 hour, 55 minutes on BBC Radio 2
Nigel Barden cooks Sweet Soy Braised Beef Cheeks with Mango Salad. Plus Matt has the sport, Rebecca the business news and the team hears another confession. Show more
Mary Gauthier is in session, chatting to Bob and playing songs from her acclaimed new album Trouble and Love. Show more
Jo ends the week with a night of great music and a Three-In-A-Bed from The Specials. Plus What We Learned Today and the last spin of the week's New Favourite Thing. Show more
Following the passing of Bobby Womack, BBC Radio 2 broadcasts a special programme featuring one of his last interviews, recorded in May this year. Show more
Nigel Ogden presents music combining the pipe organ and the piano, including Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 and Hoagy Carmichael's Skylark. Show more
Frank Renton features the Eikanger Bjorsvik and European youth brass bands in concert at the recent European Festival of Brass held in Perth. 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.