Timothy Spall talks about his Christmas drama, The Fattest Man In Britain.
Rick Wakeman joins Simon in the studio to play some festive tunes on his keyboard.
With Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Mock The Week editor Dan Patterson...
Joe Calzaghe, Matt Dawson and Dame Kelly Holmes join Simon to review the sporting d...
Actor Simon Callow and science writer Simon Singh join the host in the studio.
Martha Kearney chairs the topical debate from Masham, North Yorkshire.
John Simpson returns to Bucharest 20 years after the bloody overthrow of Nicolae Ce...
Catherine Tate; Rope on screen and stage; artist Conrad Shawcross; audio books.
John Waite tells the story of The Monkees, the successful 1960s pop group.
James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.
Glenn Mitchell celebrates the life and work of entertainer Harry Worth.
The Mighty Boosh meet Monty Python to tell the story of the group's comedy albums.
Eric Burdon examines the life, music and legacy of Huddie 'Lead Belly' Ledbetter.
Michael Feinstein pays tribute to groundbreaking American songwriter Stephen Foster...
Brian Matthew recalls the end of a golden era in British popular music.
John Waite investigates the work of the Vatican Secret Archives laboratory.