Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and myth of the Samurai.
In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones.
Dipps Bhamrah sits in for Nikki Bedi with the best in arts, entertainment and music...
With Sir Tim Rice, Imogen Stubbs and Anne Atkins.
John Rutter explains to Donald Macleod the genesis of his much-loved Requiem.
Chris Kane and guests review the best and worst of 2009.
Ruth Jones takes listeners behind the scenes of her award-winning comedy drama.
With Hull manager Phil Brown and Schott's Almanac 2010 author Ben Schott.
Singer Guy Garvey explores the development of the musical encore.
The names behind the cultural headlines of 2009.
Robbie Williams answers questions from a Radio 2 audience. Hosted by Kate Thornton.
Julian Clary pays tribute to the wit and ingenuity of comedy musical acts.
Dipps Bhamrah sits in for Nikki Bedi with the best in arts, entertainment and music...
A documentary revealing how Kenny kept himself on-air after Radio 1 sacked him in 1...
Clive Anderson introduces an eclectic mix of the year's best music and conversation...
James Naughtie shares some of his favourite pieces of writing.
The story of the Dundonian who for nearly 40 years provided the voice of Mickey Mou...
Raj and Pablo bring you Christmas fun and interview highlights from 2009.
Simon Mayo introduces some of his favourite interviews from his 5 live afternoon sh...