Vanessa Feltz presents music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells Chris why January is best for stargazing. Mime artist Nola Rae tells us about the silent art ahead of the 40th International Mime Festival. Show more

Barry Mason, the songwriter who wrote classic hits including Delilah chooses the Tracks of My Years. There's the daily love song, record and album of the week plus PopMaster. Show more

Paddy discusses the claim that there's a humanitarian crisis in the NHS, VW's emissions scandal, health goals and a man who's raised money for a victim of the Berlin lorry attack. Show more

Steve and the team are joined by Neil Patrick Harris and Sue Perkins. Plus there's Factoids, Non-Stop Oldies and the latest entertainment and lifestyle news. Show more

Simon welcomes screenwriter-turned-novelist Adam Hamdy to the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss his book, Pendulum. We'll also hear what our listener reviewers thought. Show more

The best in blues from The McKee Brothers, Jerimiah Marques, Kenny Neal, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters and Eleanor McEvoy.

Jo's New Favourite Thing is Ed Sheeran's new single Castle On The Hill. Show more

The 1971 song Life on Mars? is now seen as Bowie’s masterpiece, but is it equivalent to Sinatra’s My Way? Singer Martin Kemp and music expert Tris Penna explore the song’s creation. Show more

Russell Davies talks to Ian Rankin about his art and life's work.

Music and conversation after midnight with Janice Long, featuring Record and Album of the Week. Show more

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones shares his 70s memories, including recording their eponymous debut album, and discovering music in the record shops of 1970s London. Show more