Schedule
Early
00:00
Janice Long—12/12/2012
Great music and chat after dark, plus a spoken word session from musician Paul Hardcastle.
02:00
Alex Lester—12/12/2012
Witty chat and top tunes for all night-owls on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Pondering Poinsettias and Highlighting Highlights!
Your 2012 highlights, learning the meaning of the word 'jocund' and pondering poinsettias.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—What's on Christmas TV?
Chris finds out what to watch this festive season, with the editor of the Radio Times.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Including two more all-time favourite tracks from Tyler James
Ken presents the PopMaster quiz and Tyler James on Tracks of My Years.
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Afternoon
12:00
Jeremy Vine—12/12/2012
Jeremy discusses immigration, ruining a school nativity, gay weddings and Ravi Shankar.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Ian Hislop and JLS
Steve is joined by Private Eye editor Ian Hislop and X Factor boyband JLS.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—Rick Wakeman
Simon Mayo is joined by music legend Rick Wakeman of Yes, who will play live.
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Evening
19:00
Mike Harding—With Cathie Ryan
Mike presents an hour of folk music, including an interview with singer Cathie Ryan.
20:00
Jo Whiley—Jo provides the soundtrack to your evening
Jo presents her evening show with a mix of new music, and plays a listener's Mix Tape.
21:30
Listen to the Band—Freeh-Way
Frank Renton reviews a classic CD reissue 'Freeh-Way' with its conductor Bramwell Tovey.
22:00
The Story of the Supremes
Radio 2 marks the 50th anniversary of the classic girl group's debut set Meet the Supremes
23:00
Trevor Nelson—12/12/2012
Trevor presents timeless soul, funky treats and modern classics, including Level 42.
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Late
00:00
Janice Long—13/12/2012
Great music and top chat after dark, including indie classics and Tunes of the Unexpected.
02:00
Alex Lester—13/12/2012
Witty chat, great music and more on the Best Time of the Day Show with Alex.
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Our programme's better than your programme!
V asks about the things that make you competitive and discusses the meaning of 'wassail'.
