Listeners recount their usual holiday experiences inspired by a handbook on the Scottish bothy and there are hummocks aplenty in the word of the day. Show more
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show
Sapiens by Dr Yuval Harari and blue plaques
2 hours, 59 minutes
on BBC Radio 2
Chris speaks to author Dr Yuval Harari about Sapiens, the book that's been read by Barack Obama and Bill Gates. Plus he finds out about blue plaques with historian Howard Spencer. Show more
Timothy B Schmit chooses the Tracks of My Years with music from Gene Vincent and Miriam Makeba. There's the daily love song, record and album of the week, plus PopMaster. Show more
Jeremy discusses whether no deal with the EU is better than a bad one, racial and sexual stereotypes, what happens when you go for a colonoscopy and the situation in Holland.
Al chats to Brian Cox chats about his arena tour 'Professor Brian Cox Live', and Ian Hislop & Nick Newman talk about their satirical play The Wipers Times coming to the West End.
Matthew Syed, the journalist and author talks to Simon about his new book The Greatest - The Quest For Sporting Perfection.
The best in blues with classic sounds from Lloyd Price and Fats Domino plus new releases featuring Marcus Malone, Rag Mama Rag and Bella Collins. Show more
Jo Whiley is joined live in the studio by Blondie for An Evening In and Chic's C'est Chic is her Vinyl Revival ahead of her trip to Texas for the SXSW festival. Show more
Stockport housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice has to deal with her husband's retirement. Janice Connolly and John Henshaw star. Show more
When Kate and Roshan Parera go to their school reunion, Roshan is forced to confront his old bully and Kate suffers an existential crisis when she bumps into a former teacher. 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
Rick Wakeman joins Johnnie to share his 70s memories, including a spell as an in-demand session musician. Show more
Jamie Cullum introduces an hour-long playlist of specially curated jazz.
Phil Gayle has the best UK music new and old from Great British writers and artists. Show more
Phil Gayle digs deep to find some great songs you may have not heard in ages. Show more
