Schedule
Early
00:00
After Midnight—With Alex Lester
Music and conversation after midnight with Alex Lester.
03:00
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn—Tim Rice sits in
From the golden greats to the forgotten classics - a special New Year's chain of 60s songs(R)
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Penny Smith sits in
Music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.
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Morning
06:30
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show—Sara Cox sits in
Sara sits in and chats to Neil Oliver about his BBC Two series Britain's Ancient Capital.
09:30
Ken Bruce—Anita Rani chooses the Tracks of My Years
Anita Rani chooses the Tracks of My Years, plus the PopMaster Quiz.
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Afternoon
12:00
Elvis Dream Concert
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
14:00
Steve Wright in the Afternoon—Craig Charles sits in
Craig Charles has a big bag o'tunes for a bank holiday Monday.
17:05
Simon Mayo Drivetime—All Request 2017!
Drivetime returns for 2017 with a special All Request Monday, playing the songs you choose
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Evening
19:00
The Blues Show with Paul Jones—Man of Many Words
The best in blues from 2016 featuring Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and Joe Bonamassa.
20:00
America's Greatest Hits of 2016
America's greatest hits of 2016 with Paul Gambaccini.
22:00
REM: Out of Time
A look inside the making of REM's pivotal Out of Time album.
23:00
The Art of Artists—Series 7, Katie Melua
4/7Singer-songwriter Katie Melua talks to Russell Davies about her life.
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Late
00:00
After Midnight—With Alex Lester
Music and conversation after midnight with Alex Lester.
03:00
Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris—Johnnie's Jukebox Special
Johnnie Walker brings in the new year with a Johnnie's Jukebox special.(R)
05:00
Vanessa Feltz—Penny Smith sits in
Music, chat and a first look at the day's newspapers.












