Vanessa explores DIY disasters, Dawn French stars in 2 Good 2 Be Forgotten, 'pollard' is the word of the day, plus the number one birthday track from 1996. Show more

Chris speaks to Orlando Mullins about creating the perfect pies, and chief tester at the Good Housekeeping Institute, Verity Mann, on mastering spring cleaning. Show more

Barry Cryer, the comedian and writer who's worked with greats such as Morecambe and Wise chooses the Tracks of My Years. There's also the daily love song and PopMaster. Show more

Paddy discusses the 30th anniversary of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster, Vauxhall's sale to Peugeot, hearing loss and the death of hundreds of animals at a safari park in Cumbria.

Steve's guests are heart surgeon Prof Stephen Westaby and Aggie MacKenzie, who discusses national spring-cleaning week. Plus Factoids, Non-Stop Oldies and showbiz news. Show more

Screenwriter and author Elan Mastai joins Simon for the Radio 2 Book Club to discuss his new novel, All Our Wrong Todays. We'll also hear from our listener reviewers. Show more

The best in blues including classic sounds from Fats Domino, King Curtis and Roy Brown plus new releases from Zoe Schwarz, Eric Gales, Rebecca Downes and Dom Flemons.

Jo brings you the week's Vinyl Revival courtesy of Blondie and Parallel Lines, our New Favourite Thing from Lorde and we'll hear from you in the Taxi Service. Show more

Johnnie and David Hepworth look at the 1985 breakthrough debut of New York folk singer songwriter Suzanne Vega and Joni Mitchell's third album Ladies of the Canyon from 1970. Show more

Reggae legend David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music. David will have an hour of classic roots, ska and reggae music from the '60s to the present day. Show more

Lead singer of Dr Hook, Dennis Locorriere joins Johnnie to share his 70s memories. Show more

OJ Borg has the best of British - music new and old from UK writers and artists. Show more

OJ Borg has the great songs that you may have not heard in absolutely ages. Show more