Stuart is joined in the Loose Ends Salford Studio by comedian, musican, actor and Strictly winner Bill Bailey. His new book is 'My Animals, and Other Animals: A memoir of sorts'. It's the story of his life through the creatures who have meant something to him, and a celebration of how animals bring us joy. The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, talks about her latest Channel 4 series - Our Farm Next Door - where she and her large family adapt a ruined farm for a show described as Grand Designs meets Our Yorkshire Farm. In 2022 the comedian and podcast host Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosted a Radio 4 programme Egg-sistential Crisis, exploring her decision not to have children. In her new stand up tour, Peacock, she continues her story now that she and her partner have become foster carers. Maya Sondhi played the hapless PC Maneet Bandra in Line of Duty and Shazia Khan in Citizen Khan. But she is also the writer and creator of ITV’s police thriller DI Ray starring Parminder Nagra who describes her role as “a female Columbo in a green coat”. And there's music from the acclaimed folk singer Katherine Priddy, who released her second album 'The Pendulum Swing' earlier this year. She also performs a duet with Grammy nominated songwriter Richard WaltersPresenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Olive Clancy

The poet Pam Ayres, author of Oh, I wish I'd looked after Me Teeth - which was voted one of the UK's top ten comic verses - joins Clive to discuss almost half a century of writing and a new volume of her collected works - Doggedly Onwards. Dawn O'Porter was once the journalist behind documentaries on topics from extreme dieting to poligamy and even the movie Dirty Dancing. Now she's a bestselling novelist and her latest work Honeybee is the taboo-tackling tale of twentysomething friends Renee and Flo who grew up, like Dawn herself, on Guernsey and seem to be failing at life. The comedian Ahir Shah went to Edinburgh festival last year with a work-in-progress show about family, immigration, Rishi Sunak and baked beans. He came home with the 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award. Now that show is on Netflix and he's taking off on a UK tour. And Poppy O'Toole, a Michelin-trained chef who's become a TikTok sensation with the moniker "The Potato Queen" on gadgets and keeping eating interesting. Plus music from soul singer Dee C Lee, who worked with Wham! and The Style Council but is now back with a new album and touring for the first time in 25 years. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

Stuart Maconie presents Loose Ends from the North Cornwall Book Festival in St Endellion. He is joined by Patrick Gale, Tom Allan, Anna Keirle and Tim Smit, and there's music from the multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison.Patrick Gale is the author of the Emmy award-winning BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt and novels including A Place Called Winter, A Perfectly Good Man and Notes From An Exhibition. He’s been the Artistic Director of the North Cornwall Book Festival since it began in 2012. He joins Loose Ends to tell us all about his final year in the role. Born in Scotland and armed only with an English degree, Tom Allan turned his back on his desk-based city job and headed west, where a life out in the open air beckoned. Now a full-time thatcher and writer, Tom’s book On The Roof tells tales of craftmanship from around the world and he joins Stuart to talk nitches, yealms and exactly what to do with a biddle. Anna Keirle is stand-up, writer and actor who has been working the comedy circuit for over 20 years performing from Cornwall to Edinburgh and beyond. She co-wrote and starred in Radio 4’s Wosson Cornwall alongside Dawn French, and faced Anne Robinson when she took on - and won - The Weakest Link. Former archaeologist-come-songwriter-come-producer-come-entrepreneur Sir Tim Smit KBE once sheltered from the Cornish rain in an estate agents while on holiday - and ended up buying a house. After relocating to Cornwall, he came across someone who needed a little archaeology expertise for some overgrown and neglected land... and the Lost Gardens of Heligan were reborn. Spotting a disused pit a little further up the road, and - one night in the local pub later - plans for the Eden Project were formed. Opening in 2001, the Project has contributed over £1.9 billion to the Cornish economy. And there's music from Angeline Morrison, who joins us to play Fair Maid In Bedlam and the haunting Unknown African Boy. Angeline has been unearthing the voices of black ancestors whose footprint has been missing from the collected British folk history. Affectionately referred to as 're-storying', the result of her work - 2022’s The Sorrow Songs - drew acclaim across the board, praising her “courage in reconstructing folk repertoire” as “truly revolutionary”. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Elizabeth Foster Production Co-ordinator: Lydia Depledge-MillerPhoto: Drew Shearwood

Nihal Arthanayake presents Loose Ends from the third annual Morecambe Poetry Festival. He's joined by Henry Normal. Henry is a writer, poet, TV and film producer who has been involved with many of our most loved comedies, such as The Mrs Merton Show, The Royal Family, Gavin and Stacey and Alan Partridge. He's a prolific poet, and his latest collection is 'A Moonless Night'. He also presents the occasional 'A Normal...; series for Radio 4 combining stand-up, poetry and stories about his life and family. Henry explains how, prematurely old at 23 he turned his back on a traditional career path and entered the worlrd of comedy and performance. Donna Ashworth's lockdown poetry went viral in 2020 and her popularity has been credited with 2023 being the best year for poetry sales in Britain since records began. Her new collection is 'Growing Brave'. She tells us about her days as a Butlin's red coat, celebrating overlooked kinds of bravery, and her dogs Dave and Brian. Mike Harding is a stand-up comic, musician and poet. He's been performing since the 1970's, and has released over a hundred books and recordings. He presented the Folk show on Radio 2 for 15 years. He's performing alongside Henry Normal at the Morecambe Poetry Festival. His latest poetry collection is 'The Lonely Zoroastrian', and he also tells us about the luck involved in his hit single, 'The Rochdale Cowboy'. Lisa Goodwin-Allen is Morecambe born and bred. She's the executive chef at the nearby Northcote and appears frequently on TV including on The Great British Menu and James Martin's Saturday Kitchen. Lisa's ingredients for success in the kitchen include imagination, being an adreneline junkie and a passion for seasonal and local produce. And we have music from the Lancaster based musical duo The Lovely Eggs, from their seventh album. 'Eggsistentialism'. The album is personal, inspired by their lives, particulary their struggle to save the Lancaster Music Co-op.The Lovely Eggs are Holly Ross and David Blackwell and the show is dedicated to David's mum, Anne Blackwell, who died shortly before this programme was broadcast. A former acress and headteacher, Anne was a was known Morecambe character. A keen member of Morecambe Speaker's Club, she lived and breathed theatre and performing and was much loved within the community. Presenter: Nihal Arthanayake Producer: Jessica Treen

The tenor Russell Watson's remarkable career took him from playing from working mens clubs in Salford to performing at the Vatican. But his life hasn't been completely charmed - he discusses the brain tumour that threatened his life as well as his voice and how he found his way back to centre stage.Jackie Kay is one of the UK's most lauded poets who turned to writing as a child as a sanctuary from the difficulties of life as an adopted, if much loved, half-Nigerian child in Scotland. A new BBC One documentary tells her story "In Her Own Words"; we'll be asking why she wanted to do that. Doctor-turned-comedian-turned-author Adam Kay’s first book This Is Going To Hurt sold over 3 million copies and was adapted into a multi award-winning TV series. Now he's taken another career turn into children's fiction with a new character – Dexter Procter, the ten year old doctor. As an actress Deborah McAndrew played Angie Freeman on Coronation Street in the 1990s. She left the Rovers Return behind long ago for a career as a writer and her latest play tells the story of the night an Unidentified Flying Object landed near Stoke-on-Trent's Bentilee housing estate. The show draws on multiple eyewitness accounts from the time to create a warm and funny depiction of an extraordinary event happening to very ordinary people. Plus music from The Lemon Twigs's latest album A Dream Is All We Know. Presented by Nihal Arthanayake Produced by Olive Clancy

From Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival in Stirling. Richard Armitage’s CV is already packed with roles, including a string of stellar acting credits in the likes of The Hobbit, North and South, Robin Hood, and Spooks. Now he’s added author to the list with his debut novel Geneva. Ambrose Parry is not one writer but two – it's the penname of internationally bestselling and multi-award-winning Chris Brookmyre and consultant anaesthetist of twenty years’ experience, Dr Marisa Haetzman. The married couple write books inspired by the gory details Marisa uncovered during her History of Medicine degree. One of the writers on this year’s Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year shortlist is Suzy Aspley. She started her writing career at the festival when she won its Pitch Perfect competition, and released her spooky novel Crow Moon earlier this year. With music from Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey, and Chloe Matharu who is both a Merchant Navy Navigational Officer and singer-songwriter and harpist.

Sir Ian Rankin’s much-loved detective Rebus has had a big year, with a fresh BBC TV adaptation in the summer, and now a return to the stage. Clive Anderson hears about new play Rebus: A Game Called Malice which was written by Sir Ian and Simon Reade, it's touring the UK. Michelle McManus chats to poet and women’s rights advocate Len Pennie who rose to fame on social media during the pandemic when she shared her Scots words of the day. Her first book Poyums is a collection of funny and fiercely feminist poems. Northern Irish comedian, actor and podcaster Shane Todd has a loyal fanbase as the host of the Tea with Me podcast and with sell out shows across the world, including opening for the likes of Kevin Hart. He’s currently embarking on his eleventh solo show – Full House. With music from musician and singer Kim Carnie, whose newest project is documentary Kim Carnie Out Loud which explores her experience of hiding a six year same-sex relationship. She meets other LGBTQ+ folk and creates songs around their stories. Plus Bathgate singer and Scottish Music Awards Breakthrough-winner Luke La Volpe.

Elaine C. Smith has delighted audiences for decades, including work on TV shows like BBC Scotland’s Two Doors Down. In her latest project she joins the touring cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and takes on a character that used to terrify her - The Childcatcher. Claire Love Wilson is a Scottish-Canadian theatre-maker, actor, and singer-songwriter whose semi-autobiographical show Morag, You’re A Long Time Deid is inspired by the story of a grandmother she never met, and explores queer history from fragments of a recently forgotten past. Glaswegian stand-up Christopher Macarthur-Boyd had a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 and 2024, and is about to take his Scary Times show on tour across the UK and Ireland. With music from Irish country sensation Nathan Carter, and soul and pop singer Becky Sikasa.

Actress and singer Su Pollard’s new tour Still Fully Charged celebrates her 50 years in showbiz – she catches up with Michelle McManus about what keeps her hooked, and being beaten by a dog in a talent competition. Clive Anderson chats to comedian and actor Chris Grace. He’s returned to Edinburgh after his sold-out 2023 run, this time with a packed out performance schedule including his new show Sardines (A Comedy About Death). Award-winning non-fiction writer Sinéad Gleeson’s debut novel Hagstone sees an artist discover a commune of women on a remote island – she discusses the inspirations behind it. With music from comedian and actor Catherine Cohen, and Irish singer and musician Camille O’ Sullivan. Presented by Clive Anderson Co-host: Michelle McManus Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

Clive Anderson is joined by comedian Jason Byrne who returns to Edinburgh for his 28th consecutive Fringe with No Show, a performance that will be totally new each night. Playwright and actor David Ireland’s award-winning plays Cyprus Avenue and Ulster American have had success across the world. His latest play The Fifth Step stars Jack Lowden and Sean Gilder as they navigate the road to recovery. Shetland comedian Marjolein Robertson’s show titled O is full to the brim with blood as she explores her fascination with her own funeral and her near death experience. My English Persian Kitchen is the true story of losing a homeland, and building a new life and community around the tastes and aromas of an Iranian kitchen. Isabella Nefar chats about starring in the play, and cooking on stage. With music from Scottish violinist and composer Catriona Price and Two Hearts, AKA New Zealand's hottest comedy pop-music duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano. With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

From the Edinburgh Festivals, Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus talk to actor, comedian and family favourite Bobby Davro about his beginnings in TV entertainment, his acting journey and finding comedy through tough times – something he explores in his show Everything is Funny...If You Can Laugh at It. Lara Ricote, a former winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer prize, chats about her Fringe run of Little Tiny Wet Show (Baptism) which looks at the complexities of relationships. Plus Australian actor, writer, and director Virginia Gay – she's a familiar face on the small screen down under, and makes a return to Edinburgh with her gender-flipped version of Cyrano.With music from critically-acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk, and a performance from gig-theatre production A Giant on the Bridge – featuring Jo Mango and Louis Abbott (of Admiral Fallow), alongside fellow Scottish musicians Raveloe, Solareye and Goodnight Louisa.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Caitlin Sneddon

This week Stuart is joined by Jon Holmes who's producing a new play at the Edinburgh Festival - which explores what happens when the camera moves on from a relationship forged on a Love Island-style reality show.And there are definitely some strained relationships in the second series of House of the Dragon - but they're more the kind that result in being run through with a sword. Breakout star Ewan Mitchell tells us about working on the blockbusting Game of Thrones spin-off. Julia Fordham joins to perform for us and share some of her insights into the relationships that are meant to last - and Kym Marsh talks about bringing a classic Disney villain to the stage in a touring production of 101 Dalmations. Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced by Kev Core

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud present Loose Ends from Latitude Festival in Suffolk. They'll talk to the actor-turned-musician Damian Lewis who will discuss his latest album Mission Creep and why he's chosen to go back to his musical roots when he could have rested on his Hollywood laurels as the star of Homeland and Billions. The UK's favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone on a new tour of Sing-Along-A-Gareth and his special connection to Latitude. The director Rachel Ramsay on her Grierson award shortlisted documentary - The Lost Lionesses - about the 1971 unofficial Women's World Cup which was watched by record audiences but subsequently largely erased from sporting history. And the comic Elf Lyons who studied at a Parisian clown school where she learnt the fine art of "bouffon" - a performance style based around mockery - that she works into stand up shows that have been hailed as "unhinged brilliance". Plus, as we're recording at the BBC Introducing stage, we have fresh new music from Indie pop sibling duo Esme Emerson and from Americana led singer-songwriter Gia Ford. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

Clive will talk monkeys, masks and improvisation with comic Nina Conti who is honing a brand new show Whose Face is it Anyway? and about to release her directing debut a feature film called Sunlight; Chef Tom Kerridge's been on a culinary tour of the UK for a new cookbook and TV show and has plenty to say about our food, farming and how to pronounce "scone"; Actress Samantha Spiro stars in an acclaimed new RSC production of "Shakespeare's sitcom" - The Merry Wives of Windsor - where the women get the last laugh; Best selling crime writer Donna Leon on her much-loved detective hero Commissario Brunetti and why she's been moved to become an "eco-detective" herself. With music by Braimah Kanneh-Mason and Plínio Fernandes ahead of their appearance at the BBC Proms and from That Woman, aka Josie from Oh Wonder who is realeasing a solo album. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

The actor, producer and now memoirist Griffin Dunne on growing up in Hollywood in a family of literary stars including his aunt Joan Didion, on his own screen success opposite Madonna in Who's That Girl and in After Hours and the real-life tragedy that changed his life forever. Soft Cell front man Marc Almond on his early days as a subversive performance artist, mellowing into music that showcases his voice and his trip to the palace to get his OBE. In the decade since publishing her first psychological thriller, Ruth Ware's become an international best-seller, with her stories optioned for Hollywood movies and published in 40 languages. Now she's curated Harrogate Crime Writing Festival and has plenty to say about new trends, the enduring popularity of the genre and the forthcoming Netflix movie of her book The Woman in Cabin 10 starring Kiera Knightley. The comedian, Taskmaster champion and Celebrity Mastermind Sophie Duker advocates self delusion in her new show - But Daddy I Love Her - arguing that we should all opt for hot fantasy rather than cold hard reality. How will that work? Plus music from Tyneside singer-songwriter Nadine Shah's album, Filthy Underneath. Presented by Stuart Maconie Produced by Olive Clancy

Stuart is joined in the Salford Loose Ends studio by the Welsh Sprinter Iwan Thomas, who held the UK 400m record for 25 years. His new memoir 'Brutal', tells his story - one of speed, the drive to succeed and an extremely high tolerance for pain. . Comedian Chloe Petts is gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe, and in perhaps the ultimate highbrow/lowbrow combination; she's just presented a series on Radio 4 on the history of the toilet. Raghu Dixit is an independent Indian artist, soundtrack composer and former Microbiologist. His new album 'Shakkar' has been inspired by his personal struggles, but spreads a message of joy and kindness. Kiiōtō is the new project by singer songwriter (and former Lamb vocalist) Lou Rhodes and musician and songwriter Rohan Heath, formerly of the Urban Cookie Collective. They are just about to release their debut album 'As Dust We Rise'. Anna Ptaszynski joins us for some sport fact ephemera and Lottie Gross talks about where to take your dog on holiday. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen and Kev Core

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Joining Stuart in our Salford studio are Charlie Higson. After writing several books in the bestselling 'Young Bond' series, Charlie has written his first Bond for Adults. Stand up Bilal Zafar's new show 'Imposter' is about a once harmonious house-share that goes very wrong and Pravesh Kumar has written 'Frankie Goes to Bollywood', a new musical about an everyday girl from Milton Keynes plucked from obscurity to live the life of a bollywood star.Music this week comes from English Teacher, dubbed 2024's hottest new guitar band, and tik-tok sensation, classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica TreenCHARLIE HIGSON Charlie Higson is an author, actor, comedian and writer for radio and television. He is the author of five beloved Young Bond books, starting with Silverfin in 2005. He’s also the author of the ‘Enemy’ series of Young adult Zombie adventures and the crime thriller ‘Whatever Gets You Through The Night’. He’s also one of the brains behind one of the best comedy series of the 90’s, ‘The Fast Show’, which recently completed a 30th anniversary tour.A New Bond for a new Monarch, Charlie Higson’s first ‘Adult’ Bond – On His Majesty’s Secret Service was written in double quick time for the coronation and is inspired by researching his history podcast. Higson’s Bond is very much a man of 2023 – he’s in tune with his gut biome, but he’s still got the car, the gadgets and the girl.ENGLISH TEACHER Leeds based ‘English Teacher’ have been hailed as 2024’s hottest new guitar band, but they’ve spent time honing their craft - they’ve been playing together since meeting at the University of Leeds at 2018. In April they released their debut album, This Could Be Texas. Fresh from from touring America, they are vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden.PRAVESH KUMAR Back in the year 2000 armed with a credit card, Pravesh Kumar started the Rifco theatre company with an aim to tell accessible stories about British Asian communities like the one he grew up in in slough. Rifco’s shows include the musical Britain’s Got Bhangra, The Deranged Marriage and the film Little English. Along the way, Pravesh was awarded an MB for his contribution to British Theatre. His latest musical is ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’ – the story of Frankie, played by Laila Zaidi, a normal girl plucked from obscurity in Milton Keynes to be the latest Bollywood star. Frankie is taken in by the glamour, a romance with leading man Raju King and a rivalry with a fellow Bollywood actress no longer deemed young enough.ALEXANDRA WHITTINGHAM Manchester-born Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham started with humble beginnings performing covers of Avril Lavigne and auditioning for Blackpool’s Got Talent. Since then she has become a viral sensation through videos of her performing breathtaking classical arrangements on her guitar.Fresh off of signing with a major music label, Decca, she’s here to tell us about her journey to becoming a revered guitarist and why it’s important that classical music is accessible to everyone.BILAL ZAFARSharing a house can be an unpredictable experience, we’ve all heard about ‘nightmare’ housemates. In Bilal Zafar’s new show ‘Imposter’ he tells the story of his old housemate, a story of compulsive lying, escalating threats and minty hot chocolate. Bilal is a ‘wry storyteller’; his previous shows are ‘Zafarcakes’, about a joke on twitter that got out of hand, and the people who couldn’t take a joke and ‘Care’, about looking after wealthy residents in a care home, for minimum wage. He’s also active on the Twitch streaming platform where he plays a manager from the game Pro Evolution Soccer 5 to an enthusiastic audience of ‘Assistant Managers’. Bilal won the new act of the year award in 2016 and was nominated for best Newcomer at the Edinburgh comedy awards

The comedian Paul Sinha is a man of many careers - from working GP to sucessful stand up to his role as "The Sinnerman" in ITV's quiz show The Chase. He joins Clive to talk about his new autobiogaphy - Once Sinha Lifetime - charting his extraordinary Bengali family background through the peaks and troughs of his own working life to his recent medical diagnosis. Tara Fitzgerald is an actor with a career that encompasses both film classics like Brassed Off and I Capture the Castle as well as new hits like Game of Thrones and Waking the Dead. Now, to celebrate 125 years since the birth of Noel Coward, she stars in a triple bill of his less performed plays – Suite in Three Keys. We'll ask what Coward has to offer today's audiences. And forget about five a day, the TV Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says we should be eating thirty a week and what's more its really not that hard to do. Plus music from singer songwriter Bess Atwell's third album Light Sleeper, produced by The National's Aaron Dresser who also works with Taylor Swift. Plus comedy performance from Jazz Emu, the alter-ego of comedian Archie Henderson and his hilarious band The Cosmique Perfection. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

After a series of best-selling books focussing on girls and women Caitlin Moran turns her attention to the lads in ‘What About Men?’. Find out if comedian Laura Smyth is indeed living her best life on the ‘Living My Best Life’ tour and Alex Lowe tells us what makes his Clinton Baptise character so popular. John Hopkins on playing Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady at the Leeds Playhouse and we have music from Dexys - formely Dexy's Midnight Runners. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen

Stephen Merchant - the BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, comedian and writer behind hits like The Office and Extras - joins Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu to talk about a new series of The Outlaws, a hugely popular crime caper set on a Bristol community service project; the Vogue journalist and author Plum Sykes will discuss her new novel, Wives Like Us, billed as "desperate housewives in the Cotswalds"; Award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar of Sherwood, Fool Me Once and Four Lions fame on returning to the stage for the first time in almost a decade in Chekov's The Cherry Orchard and the writer and broadcaster Kate Bradbury on taking a stand against climate change in our own back gardens. Plus music by jazz singer songwriter Madeleine Peyroux and Irish pop sensation LYRA - who managed to knock Beyonce off the number one slot in the Irish album charts.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

Clive is joined by impressionist Jan Ravens (who brings along Liz Truss and Theresa May) chatting about the challenge of developing an impersonation and what happens when the politician who forms part of your act gets the boot... Award-winning novelist Tiffany Murray describes her unusually starry childhood at the residential recording studio Rockfield. It includes a childhood visit from David Bowie and being woken by Freddie Mercury singing "Galileo" - as revealed in her new book My Family and Other Rock Stars. Viv Groskop chats about her One Ukrainian Summer a memoir about falling in love and coming of age in the former USSR. The Will Barnes Quartet and Aleighcia Scott provide the music. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Kevin Core

Joining Stuart Maconie in our Salford studio are the comedians Frank Skinner and Rachael Fairburn. In Frank's latest stand up show '30 years of Dirt' he has his comedic eye firmly on the dirty joke, while Rachel Fairburn's showgirl finds her moving away from boozing and towards crystals - will it last?Maxine Peake stars in Robin/Red/Breast at Manchester's Factory International. Based on John Bowen's cult TV play Robin Redbreast, Maxine plays Norah, a woman who has escaped the city for village life. But it is not exactly the idyll she dreamed off... The movement director is Imogen Knight, the writer is Daisy Johnson, and it is directed by Sarah Frankcom and features music from Gazelle Twin. In her latest book the biographer and historian Kathryn Hughes tells the story of how we fell in love with cats, and illuminates the life of the man who did so much to change their image, the artist Louis Wain.Music is from Willy Vlautin, novelist, songwriter and musician who was the lead singer in Richmond Fontaine. Willy also chats about his new novel 'The Horse', his most personal book yet, it examines the trials of a life on the road. And we also hear from BBC Introducing Rising Star Phoebe Green.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Jessica Treen

Stuart Maconie is joined by Sacha Lord who offers some Tales from the Dancefloor, Julie Hesmondhalgh talks about the impact of a single punch which is considered in a new play by James Graham at the Nottingham Playhouse. Dr Benji Waterhouse, a frontline NHS psychiatrist, discusses his new book You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here and there's music and chat from Fairground Attraction and Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand.

The comedian Rhod Gilbert gave up touring and TV appearances last year when he got cancer. Now he's back - a newly focussed man - with a show called 'Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit', all about the big bitter diagnosis he had to swallow; the best-selling novelist Kathy Lette's latest book is called The Revenge Club and is based on a real life career setback - we want to hear all; Poet and stand up comic Luke Wright on managing to combine humour and pathos on the page and on the stage and 25 years on from her breakout role in Queer as Folk, the actor Carla Henry tells Stuart about her latest role in the gritty and prescient drama Sweat. Plus music from The Zutons and Bryony Jarman Pinto.

Stuart is joined by multi instrumentalist and singer of hits like Electric Avenue, Eddy Grant; comic-turned-author Natalie Haynes on putting the feminisim into Greek mythology; actress Adelayo Adedayo on her upcoming second series playing the rookie cop in the hit BBC police drama The Responder and Comedian Richard Herring on finding the humour in his testicular cancer diagnosis. Plus performance from the only band fronted by the poet laureate Simon Armitage - LYR and the soul singer Nectar Woode.Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Olive Clancy

The astronaut Tim Peake joins Clive to talk about life on and off Earth, and he's joined by the acclaimed guitarist Phil Manzanera who tells us about the astonishing life he led en route to joining Roxy Music.Helen Lederer discusses her new memoir and recalls formative days in The Comedy Store and Jess Fostekew talks footie in her new podcast.We've music from Michele Stodart and Geejay.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Kevin Core

Stand up comic Al Murray on 30 years of his outspoken stage persona The Pub Landlord and his more recent side-hustle as a history podcaster; Actor Lesley Sharp on playing a spy in her high octane thriller set on a London to Beijing flight and called Red Eye; Historian Bettany Hughes on her new series of World Civilisations; Restauranteur Nisha Katona on giving up being a barrister only to end up being a judge - on the Great British Menu and Guy Chambers on co-writing some of pop's greatest hits like Angels and Milennium with Robbie Williams and getting back together to record with his band The Lemon Trees. Plus performance from rising stars of British Country The Wandering Hearts.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy

Ruby Wax defined an interview style which many of us now take for granted. She discusses her hugely popular books on mindfulness and her new book which sees her undertake a series of journeys designed to aid her recovery from depression. Paul Hartnoll of the dance act Orbital is another genre definer, looking back at the history of electronic music - and his soundtrack work - ahead of a new tour marking three decades since the seminal "green album". Anuvab Pal is one of India's top English speaking comics and has some words for Brits who think the Indian language is complicated but have no problem saying Siobhan. Jessica Gunning is known to a host of fans from the series The Outlaws, she talks to us about her role in the new, dark Netflix series Baby Reindeer. We've music from Nerina Pallot ahead of her Palladium show and singer songwriter Tiger Braun-White performs, telling us how he's done with session work... aged 19. Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Kevin Core

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Daniel Mays, Cush Jumbo, Janey Godley and Marc Wootton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ride and Georgia.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Gemma Whelan, Mark Watson, Shaznay Lewis and Mr Motivator for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Mary Wallopers and Sahra.

Clive Anderson and Bidisha Mamata are joined by Jonny Lee Miller, Ade Adepitan, Kimberley Chambers and Gary Stevenson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kat Eaton and Blondeting.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Armistead Maupin, Ophelia Lovibond and Emmanuel Sonubi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Amelia Coburn.

Clive Anderson and Rachel Parris are joined by Bruce Dickinson, Noomi Rapace, Siobhán McSweeney and Travis Jay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from MT Jones and OneDa.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by George Clarke, Lindsay Duncan and Charithra Chandran for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Caity Baser and Ministry of Desire.

Clive Anderson and Jayde Adams are joined by Sylvester McCoy, Peter Lord, Lucy Porter and Nancy Medina for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Diane Birch and Gardna, recorded at Beacon Hall, Bristol.

Clive Anderson and Richie Anderson are joined by Andy Nyman, Stella Graham, Luisa Omielan and Bernie Kavi Pujara for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Liam Bailey and Ffion Rebecca, recorded live at Curve Theatre, Leicester.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Sir David Jason and Jay Blades, Sir Tim Rice, Denise Welch and Jodie Mitchell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Future Islands and Rosie Frater-Taylor.

Clive Anderson and Richie Anderson are joined by Tracy-Ann Oberman, Daliso Chaponda and Mathew Baynton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from BenObi and Gaby Kettle, recorded at Stratford Playhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Clive Anderson and Janey Godley are joined by Stuart Murdoch, Tony Singh and Joanne Clifton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Belle and Sebastian, Wayward Jane and Joy Dunlop, recorded at BBC Scotland, Glasgow.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Urooj Ashfaq and Martin Jarvis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Ryder Jones and Marika Hackman.

Clive Anderson and Ellie Simmonds are joined by Helen George, Frances Barber, Kevin McCloud and Dom Joly for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Al Lewis and Laville.

Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace are joined by Timothy Spall, Miles Jupp, Isabella Pappas and Iain Stirling for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and Maiya Quansah-Breed and Rumer.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Brian Cox, Toby Jones, Mary Beard and Richard Coles for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Katherine Jenkins and Marisha Wallace, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre in London.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark and Jared Harris for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Guvna B and Deniece Pearson.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Elvis Costello and Conor McPherson, Suranne Jones, Martin Kemp and Michelle McManus for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Roachford and Ify Iwobi.

Clive Anderson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are joined by Max Boyce, Non Evans, AJ and Curtis Pritchard and Caryl Lewis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angharad Jenkins & Huw Warren and Aisha Kigs, recorded at Swansea Grand Theatre.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Madness, Daisy Haggard, Karen Gibson and Charlie Stemp for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Madness and Soft Lad.

Clive Anderson and Soweto Kinch are joined by Tony Iommi, Steven Knight and Ellie Simmonds for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emeli Sandé and Nathan Queeley-Dennis, recorded at The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Alfie Boe, Paul Rhys, Sabrina Bartlett and Andi Osho for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Passenger and Gaby Moreno.

Clive Anderson and Kofi Smiles are joined by Barrie Rutter, Richard Bean, Leah Brotherhead and Kat Hudson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Eliza Carthy and Chiedu Oraka.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Caroline Quentin, Paul Whitehouse, Tom Walker AKA Jonathan Pie and Sam Quek for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Roberto Cacciapaglia and Gemma Rogers.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Miriam Margolyes, Beverley Knight, Nick Frost and Paul Sinha for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emily Breeze and Beverley Knight.

Clive Anderson and Kate Robbins are joined by Jimmy McGovern, Lady Anne Dodd, Ian Broudie and Andy McCluskey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from OMD and Martha Goddard, recorded at Liverpool Everyman Theatre.

Clive Anderson is joined by Jeremy Dyson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lucy Beaumont and Bob Cryer for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy at The Holbeck in Leeds. With music from Corinne Bailey Rae.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are joined by John Whaite, Henry Normal, Bronté Barbé and Cath Staincliffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Swing Out Sister and Badly Drawn Boy.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Danny Wallace and Janey Godley are joined by Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee and Jenny Colgan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Blue Rose Code and Sophie Penman.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by John Lydon, Jamie Lee O'Donnell, Isabel Adomakoh Young and Simon Reeve for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Polly Paulusma & Kathryn Williams, and Beautiful Landing.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Eddi Reader, Sumayya Usmani, Ben Hart and Kieran Hodgson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by by comedians Josie Long, Darren Harriott, David O'Doherty and Ria Lina for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kitti and David O'Doherty.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Paul Merton, Gail Porter, Levi Roots and Anu Vaidyanathan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Pictish Trail and Leila Navabi.

Anneka Rice and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Freema Agyeman, John O'Farrell, Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ravinder Bhogal for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lady Nade and Saramaccan Sound (Suriname)

Danny Wallace and Emma Freud are joined by Michelle de Swarte, Helen Czerski, Michael Akadiri and Danny Robins and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Connie Constance and Jerub.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Anneka Rice and Arthur Smith are joined by Kate Nash, Guvna B, Alex Wheatle and Issy van Randwyck for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Reuben James. With music from The Coral and Reuben James.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Lesley Sharp, DJ Fat Tony, Vivian Oparah and Ravneet Gill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Keaton Henson and Lilo.

Danny Wallace and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Danny Wallace and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Jaime Winstone, Geezer Butler, Paterson Joseph, Andy Hamilton, Denai Moore, Ashley Henry, Christopher Eccleston, Clive Anderson

Emma Freud and Arthur Smith are joined by Jon Ronson, Jayde Adams, Tom Allen and Rakie Ayola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Glenn Tilbrook & Beautiful Landing and Rae Morris.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by David Baddiel, William Hartston, Priyanga Burford and Megan McCubbin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Carminho and Mariachi Las Adelitas.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Richard E. Grant, Sandie Shaw, Emer Kenny and Bishi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from LA Priest and Operation Mincemeat the Musical.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O'Neill are joined by Bob Clearmountain, Jack Whitehall, Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan and Shazia Mirza for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Caitlin Rose and Nick Waterhouse.

Danny Wallace and Sara Cox are joined by Debra Stephenson, Tiernan Douieb, Gaz Choudhry and Robbie Cumming for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ondara and Pokey LaFarge.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by John Cooper Clarke, Harry Hill, Monica Ali and Suhini Shah for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Supalung and Sam Brookes.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Christopher Biggins, Sian Brooke, Lemar and Arthur Parkinson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Billy Valentine and Romeo Stodart.

Clive Anderson and Bidisha Mamata are joined by Kathy Kiera Clarke, Nadine Shah, Gabby Best, Barnaby Jameson and Grace Savage for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Billie Marten and Grace Savage.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Charles Dance, Dyllón Burnside, Thomasina Miers and Sara Wheeler for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sarah Jane Morris and Trampolene.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Frank Skinner, Sophie Okonedo, Gurdeep Loyal and Sam Brown for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Daoirí Farrell and Say She She.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Gordon Buchanan, Soweto Kinch, Juliet Cowan and Shamim Sarif for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Soweto Kinch and Enny.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Richard Curtis, Ben Bailey Smith, Alice Loxton and Stephen Moss for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Anna B Savage and Joesef.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Tara Fitzgerald, Danny Sapani, Alasdair Beckett-King and Mike Dilger for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Yazmin Lacey and Savourna Stevenson & Steve Kettley.

Danny Wallace and Anneka Rice are joined by John Kearns, Leila Farzad, Neil Forsyth and Jamie Demetriou for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Robyn Hitchcock and Maja Lena.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Don McLean, Amanda Abbington and In-Sook Chappell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kimmie Rhodes and The Magic Numbers. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Emma Freud and Scottee are joined by Suzanne Vega, Treasa O'Brien, Lucy Porter, Devorah Baum and Josh Appignanesi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Suzanne Vega and The Golden Dregs.

Danny Wallace and George Egg are joined by Morwenna Banks, Rosie Jones, Gennaro Contaldo and Sam Delaney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Fantastic Negrito and Charlie Austen.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Layton Williams, Catherine Cohen, Steve Bugeja and Damian Dibben for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nickel Creek and Sacha T.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lisa McGrillis, Travis Alabanza, Joe Thomas and Emma Moran for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rozi Plain and Jaz Delorean.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Felicity Kendal, Liam Dutton, Matt Cain and Charlie Taverner for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from James Yorkston and Nina Persson and Ana Moura.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Liz Kingsman, Iwan Rheon and Claire McGowan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Loose Ends and MacWatt.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Elaine C. Smith, Janey Godley, Ricky Ross, Courtney Stoddart and Larry Dean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Brooke Combe, Ricky Ross and Michelle McManus.

Clive Anderson's specially created box of delights full of Celebrations, heroes (and heroines), Quality Street preachers, poets and their poems… friends of the show giving us chapter and verse of their take on the festive season. Guests include Cerys Matthews and The Gwalia Male Choir, Judy Collins, Brian Bilston, Dean Atta, Imelda May, Salena Godden, Luke Wright, Polarbear, John Shuttleworth, Jade Anouka and Grace Savage.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Mackenzie Crook, Ben Miller, Nneka Okoye and Isata Kanneh-Mason for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Antonio Forcione, The Soul Dogs feat. Lifford Shilingford and Isata Kanneh-Mason.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Martha Plimpton, Brian Bilston, Rachel Fairburn and Jimi Famurewa for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Hu and Lola Kirke.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, George Takei, Charlie Brooks and Simon Frederick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Wallace Shawn, Matthew Modine, Jasmine Naziha Jones and Zoe Lyons for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mary Gauthier and DJ Yoda.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by by Vicki Pepperdine, Nick Lowe, Claudia Hammond and Chloe Petts for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nick Lowe and Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Cerys Matthews, Jake Shears, Graham Fellows and Tom Allen for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Benjamin Clementine and Amythyst Kiah.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Richard Herring, Thaddea Graham, Simon Garfield and Dominic Dromgoole for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tawiah and Rob Heron & The Teapad Orchestra.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by writer and TV presenter, Dawn O'Porter, comedian Ian Moore, actor Nikesh Patel and Children’s Laureate of Wales, Connor Allen for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Eva Lazarus and Rachael Dadd.

Clive Anderson and Bidisha are joined by Sara Pascoe, Benedict MacDonald, Dreda Say Mitchell and Elf Lyons for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective and George Riley.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O' Neill are joined by Craig Cash, Alex Kapranos, Miquita Oliver, Raymond Antrobus and Dan Schreiber for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Unthanks.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Julian Lennon, Kyle Soller, Marina Hyde and Anita Anand for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kathryn Joseph and Julian Lennon.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Anthony Horowitz, Melissa Thompson, James Yorkston, Louise Mothersole and Rebecca Biscuit for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from GoGo Penguin and Lissie.

Danny Wallace and Sara Cox are joined by Stewart Lee, Denzel Westley-Sanderson, Charlotte Ritchie and Dr John Woolf for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Julian Lage and Plastic Mermaids.

Clive Anderson and Annie MacManus are joined by Irvine Welsh, Hal Cruttenden, Pearl Chanda and Simon Taffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Jesca Hoop.

Clive Anderson is joined by Lenny Henry, Julia Donaldson, Vince Cable and Patrick Gale for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Allison Russell and Kitti.

Anneka Rice and George Egg are joined by Emma Donoghue, Dean Atta, Russell Kane and Isy Suttie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gretchen Peters and Everette.

Anneka Rice and JP Devlin are joined by Judy Collins, Tom Kerridge, Clare Grogan and Will Hodgkinson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Fyfe & Iskra Strings and LOTOS.

Danny Wallace and Athena Kugblenu are joined by David Threlfall, Josie Long, James Acaster and Juno Dawson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Valerie June and Miss Kiddy and the Cads.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Alan Cumming, Rich Hall, Luca Cupani, Amanda Thomson and Arthur Smith for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kitti and Hamish Hawk.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Louise Welsh, Sikisa, Movin' Melvin Brown & Victoria Melody for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Niteworks & AiiTee.

Anneka Rice and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Emer Reynolds, Travis Alabanza, Mark Borkowski and George Fouracres for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from St Paul & the Broken Bones and Comorian.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Ian McKellen, David Sedaris, Imelda May and Simon Munnery for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Carwyn Ellis and The Heavy Heavy.

Clive Anderson and Andrew O'Neill are joined by Jayde Adams, Ambreen Razia, Max Dickins and Graham Bartlett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Laville and Memorial.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Bill Pullman, Jenny Agutter, Simon Callow and Mo Wilde for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rae Morris and Katy J Pearson.

Clive Anderson and Annie MacManus are joined by Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Jon Holmes and Joy Gregory for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Vieux Farka Touré and Anna Phoebe.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Gina Yashere, Chris Patten, Jen Offord and Andrew O' Neill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Rosellys.

Anneka Rice and Scottee are joined by Noma Dumezweni, Andi Oliver and Darryl W. Bullock for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kathryn Williams & Ed Harcourt and Tot Taylor.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Ian McMillan, Christina Lamb and Jenny Lecoat for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler and Trombone Shorty.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Lucy Worsley, Lynette Linton, Sadia Azmat and James Vincent for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Hinako Omori and Monophonics.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Dave Stewart, John Waters, Shingai and Ali Official for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ian Shaw and Zaz.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Katherine Parkinson, Jess Phillips, Melissa Johns and Raven Smith for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Leyla McCalla and SOAK.

Anneka Rice and Sara Cox are joined by Stephen K Amos, Joe Alwyn, Claire Goose and Bonnie Wright for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo and Charlie Austen.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Steven Moffat and Janey Godley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ye Vagabonds and Paul Brady.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Alison Steadman, Ardal O'Hanlon, Cherrelle Skeete and Holly Walsh for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kurt Vile and Honeyglaze.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Charlie Higson, Jenny Sealey, Sian Clifford and Ore Oduba for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kathryn Joseph and Alex Cameron.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Jack Davenport, Shaparak Khorsandi, Farah Sharp, Jonzi D, Kae Tempest and Lady Nade.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Chris Tarrant, Luke Wright, Lou Sanders and Chloe Duckworth for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mykki Blanco and Father John Misty.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Steve Coogan, Deborah Meaden and Omid Djalili for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Coral and Tenille Townes.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Jack Thorne, Rachel Parris, Seiriol Davies and Kasim Ali for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Joss Stone and Ibibio Sound Machine.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Barry Humphries, Andy Hamilton and Laura Neal for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Pictish Trail and Nilüfer Yanya.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Jade Anouka, Tom Allen, Mark Hodkinson and Count Arthur Strong for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Charles Watson.

Anneka Rice is joined by Philippa Perry, Catherine Bohart, Shobna Gulati and Nicôle Lecky for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Judi Jackson and Mica Millar.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Jim Broadbent, Mark Thomas, Gráinne Maguire and Tim Firth for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jamie Webster and John Shuttleworth.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Isis Davis, Monica Dolan, C.K. McDonnell and Tim Key for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from K.O.G and Anaïs Mitchell.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Greg James, Florence Odumosu, Labi Siffre and Giles Cooper for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from This is the Kit and Florence Odumosu.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Neil Hannon, Michelle Collins, Michael Rosen and Felicity Ward for with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Divine Comedy and Skip Marley.

Clive Anderson and Annie MacManus are by Christopher Eccleston, Emeli Sandé, Richard Strange and Tudur Owen for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emeli Sandé and Soft Lad.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Kiefer Sutherland, Elizabeth McGovern and Rob Brydon for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Janis Ian and Kiefer Sutherland.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Samantha Morton, Armando Iannucci, Paul Nicholas and Simon Barnes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Orlando Weeks and Woom.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Donny Osmond, Rebecca Frecknall and James Nesbitt for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Stealing Sheep and The Radiophonic Workshop and Maia Miller-Lewis.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Trevor Horn, Stewart Lee and Laura Checkley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and Cherise.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice with their pick of Loose Ends 2021. Conversation, comedy and music comes courtesy of an eclectic line up.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mackenzie Crook and Elvis McGonagall for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Tiger Lillies and Steven Bamidele.

Clive Anderson and George Egg are joined by Elvis Costello, Amelia Bullmore, Natasha Bowen and Dan Saladino for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jaz Delorean and Kay Young.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Tom Jones, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Cariad Lloyd for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sarah Jane Morris and Scrimshire.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined, amongst others, by Sting, Dame Siân Phillips and Harry Hill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sting and Abi Farrell.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Robert Plant, Kayleigh Llewellyn and Bill Bailey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita and Frazey Ford.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Sir Rod Stewart, Damon Albarn, Dan Schreiber and Jen Brister for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Damon Albarn and Jordan Rakei.

Clive Anderson and Annie MacManus are joined by Stephen Fry, Bidisha and Polly Creed for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir and Dal:um.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Mike D’Abo, Jayde Adams, Eleanor Tomlinson and Laura Harling for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Julia Biel and Bishi.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are by Daniel Mays, Al Murray, Carla Valentine and Pearl Mackie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Self Esteem and Gruff Rhys.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Miriam Margolyes, Stevie Van Zandt and Dino Fetscher an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Billy Bragg and MF Robots.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Kimberley Chambers, Sarah Solemani, Alexandra Burke and Lucy Beaumont for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Specials and Kat Eaton.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Alan Johnson, Rufus Hound, Don Letts and Lucy McCormick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lady Blackbird and Trampolene.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Karen Gillan, Jo Brand, Elis James and Ola Ince for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from José González and Alexis Taylor.

Sara Cox and JP Devlin are joined by Hayley Mills, Bridget Christie, Helen Lewis and Kazvare for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from John Grant and Pokey LaFarge.

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Ed Balls, Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Edmondson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rag'n'Bone Man and Emily Barker featuring Frank Turner.

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Val McDermid, Eddi Reader, Sir Geoff Palmer and Mele Broomes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nova and Kitti.

Clive Anderson and Muriel Gray are joined by Jason Byrne, Lubna Kerr, Pat Nevin and Myra DuBois for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Staves and Brooke Combe.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Samuel West, Natasha Kaplinsky and Chris Bryant for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Will Young and Courtney Marie Andrews.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by musicians Sparks, comedian Iain Stirling, actress Siobhán McSweeney and author Frauke Bagusche for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Yola and Fryars.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by David Crosby, Jamz Supernova, Alfred Enoch and Willy Vlautin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jackson Browne and Jake Wesley Rogers.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Kenneth Branagh, Lolita Chakrabarti, Jackie Clune and Danny Wallace for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Paul Weller and Enny.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Miles Jupp, Gabrielle Brooks, Janine Irons and Ben Macintyre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jazz Jamaica and Eoin Glackin.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Les Dennis, Charlotte Philby, Ivanno Jeremiah and Kiri Pritchard-McLean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emma-Jean Thackray and Tamaraebi.

Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Tim Minchin, Karin Slaughter, Jenny Seagrove and Amanda Wilkin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Glare and Attawalpa.

Clive Anderson is joined by Jenna Russell, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Ben Bailey Smith and Imran Mahmood for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angelique Kidjo and Rasha Nahas.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by David Rodigan, David Greig, Nadine Shah and Jack Guinness for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Elli De Mon and NNAMDÏ.

Clive Anderson and Anneka Rice are joined by Stephanie Cole, Larry Lamb, Peter Wohlleben and Dawn Walton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sons of Kemet and Sam Wills.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Chrissie Hynde, Harriet Walter, George Egg and Ríoghnach Connolly for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Chrissie Hynde and The Breath.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Seth Rogen, Lesley Sharp, Gilles Peterson and Derek Griffiths for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Allison Russell and Gruff Rhys.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Mary Beard, Ian Smith, Le Gateau Chocolat and Rakie Ayola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Glenn Tilbrook and Morcheeba.

Clive Anderson is joined by Graham Norton, Susannah Fielding, Kathryn Williams and Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Madness and Kathryn Williams.

Clive Anderson and Gemma Cairney are joined by Marianne Faithfull, Stephen Mangan, Kristin Hersh and Alexia and Jaye J from the band SVN, for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Matt Sweeney and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Lainey Wilson.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Stacey Dooley, Maureen Beattie, Kelly Hoppen and Adjani Salmon for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Coral and Maths Time Joy x Rich.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Emma Kennedy, Kate Humble, Errollyn Wallen and Katy Wix for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Billie Marten and Evans McRae.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Michael Mosley, Yasmeen Khan and Tez Ilyas for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi and Philippe Cohen Solal and Mike Lindsay.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Lynda La Plante, Daliso Chaponda and Saima Mir for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Dom La Nena and Lava La Rue.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Richard Thompson, Rebecca Hall, Neil Morrissey and Jack Steadman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bombay Bicycle Club and Tune-Yards.

Clive Anderson is joined by Harlan Coben, Jessica Fostekew, Loyiso Gola and Chris Brookmyre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves and Emily Moment.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by John Simm, Jon Culshaw and Nicola Roberts for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lake Street Dive and Jimmy Regal and the Royals. This edition of Loose Ends was recorded on Friday 12th March 2021.

Emma Freud, YolanDa Brown and Gemma Cairney are joined by Lorraine Kelly, Katherine Ryan, Lynn Ruth Miller and Bishi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bishi and Shingai.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Sheila Hancock, Alice Cooper, Humza Arshad and Pippa Evans for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.With music from Gizmo Varillas featuring Orkesta Mendoza and Georgia Van Etten.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Hugh Bonneville, Michael Cashman, Sian Clifford and Omari Douglas for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tongue Fu and Mosa Wild.

Clive Anderson and Sindhu Vee are joined by Professor Alice Roberts, Josh Widdicombe, Dr Jonathan Clements and Omari McQueen for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sabiyha and Hafdis Huld.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Sylvester McCoy, Zoe Adjonyoh and Angela Scanlon for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Perfume Genius and Soothsayers.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Petula Clark, Marian Keyes, Melanie Challenger and Kingsley Ben-Adir for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Steve Earle and Tunng.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Stewart Lee, Angela Hartnett and Salena Godden, for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from KT Tunstall and Sleaford Mods.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Tony Robinson, Rebeca Omordia and Noel Clarke guests for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Passenger and Ayanna Witter-Johnson.

Clive Anderson is joined by Lord Peter Hain, Ralf Little, Adil Ray and Mari Hannah for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Calexico and Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined, amongst others, by Cerys Matthews, Adjoa Andoh and Melissa Johns for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2020. Conversation, comedy and music comes courtesy of an eclectic line up.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Gemma Arterton, Jamie Cullum and Jenna Coleman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Loudon Wainwright III and Jamie Cullum.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lisa McGee, Ed Harcourt, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Monet X Change for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ed Harcourt and Tom Sanders.

Clive Anderson and Sindhu Vee are joined by Gary Wilmot, Barbara Dickson, Megan McCubbin and Martin Latham for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tankus The Henge and Erland Cooper.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Juliet Gilkes Romero, Kevin Le Gendre, Welly O’Brien and Richard Herring for with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and This is The Kit.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Ian Hislop. Stuart Turton and Andrew Cotter for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ben Whishaw and Katy J Pearson.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Stephen Fry, David Arquette, Bidisha and Matt Forde for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Marika Hackman and Judi Jackson.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by The Hairy Bikers, Toby Marlow, Lucy Moss, Lucy O'Brien and Amir Wilson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sting & Melody Gardot.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, Elvis Costello and Grace Dent for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sir Cliff Richard and Jazz Morley.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Damon Albarn, Bill Bryson, Jenny Landreth and Mark Radcliffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Adrianne Lenker and Tré Burt.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by John Cooper Clarke, Shabaka Hutchings, Vanessa Kisuule and Pippa Bennett-Warner for a mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from L.A Salami and Leenalchi. Amendment: Leenalchi are part of K-Music 2020 - London’s Festival of Korean Music, which runs from 30 October to 16 November.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Paul Merton, Joanna Scanlan, Mawaan Rizwanan and Dawinder Bansal for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Richard Thompson and Sarathy Korwar.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Kae Tempest, Jim Moir and Magid Magid for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Amythyst Kiah and Lack of Afro.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Adrian Lester, Mary-Ann Ochota, Alice Levine and Nina Sosanya for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Colorama and Loony.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined,by Dara Ó Briain, Nina Conti, David Nichols and Jamz Supernova for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Allergies and 47 Soul.

Clive Anderson and Sindhu Vee are joined by Celia Imrie, Christopher Hampton, Vinnie Jones and Nick Hayes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angelique Kidjo and Park Jiha.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Jane Birkin, Billy Ocean, James Dean Bradfield and James Acaster for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Suzanne Vega and Billy Ocean.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sandi Toksvig, Yotam Ottolenghi and Jules Buckley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gregory Porter and Bumi Thomas.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Ruthie Henshall, Harry Hill, Tom Ellis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Katie Melua and The Golden Dregs.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined, by Alan Cumming, Karen Koren, Gbemisola Ikumelo and Fern Brady for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Camille O' Sullivan and Callum Easter.

Nikki Bedi and JP Devlin are joined by Lesley Manville, Linda Grant, DBC Pierre and Tahmima Anam for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tawiah and Nilüfer Yanya.

Nikki Bedi and Christopher Eccleston are joined by Jade Anouka, Ben Hart, Sindhu Vee and Raphael Rowe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Black Pumas and Lady Blackbird. Studio Manager: Emma Harth Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Chris Frantz, Mary Coughlan and Kayode Ewumi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Courtney Marie Andrews and Winston Surfshirt.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Ian Stone, Irini Tzortzoglou, Ned Glasier and Kiri Pritchard-McLean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Samantha Crain and Monophonics.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined, by Julian Clary, Amma Asante and Dotty for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Lemon Twigs and Leonie Evans.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Bernardine Evaristo, Himesh Patel and Tudur Owen for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Birds of Chicago and Leyla McCalla.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Jeanette Winterson, Nigel Slater, Travis Alabanza and Luke Wright for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nadine Shah and Beans on Toast. Photo: Mark Vessey

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Charles Dance, Philippa Forrester and Dan Glass for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from and Celeste and Arlo Parks.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Siobhan Finneran, Afua Hirsch, Andrew Ridgeley and Annabel Scholey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lady Sanity and Denai Moore.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Annie Mac, Winsome Pinnock and Dan Schreiber for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Last Poets and LA Priest.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Twiggy, Imelda May and Juno Dawson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nick Lowe and Lainey Wilson.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Sally Phillips, Felicity Cloake and Babou Ceesay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Steve Earle and Rioghnach Connolly and Ellis Davies.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Grayson Perry, Rafe Spall and Janey Godley for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jacob Collier and Laville.

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Christopher Eccleston, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Big Zuu for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Richard Thompson and Vilray.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Mel Giedroyc, Brian Conley and John Niven for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Self Esteem and Melissa Laveaux.

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Matthew Kelly, Lenny Abrahamson and Monique Roffey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Anna Calvi and Marker Starling. Producer: Sukey Firth Studio manager: Donald MacDonald

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Dame Harriet Walter, Matt Lucas and Claire Rutter for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Emily Barker and Jake Wesley Rogers.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Marcus Mumford, Ainsley Harriott and Spencer Jones for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Glenn Tilbrook and Ady Suleiman.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Kristin Scott Thomas, Jim Naughtie and Robert Popper for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Ryder-Jones and Maia Miller-Lewis.

Nikki Bedi and Sara Cox are joined by Amrita Acharia, Pete Paphides and Jimmy Akingbola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bombay Bicycle Club.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Anneka Rice, Conrad Murray, Sebastian Barry and Niamh Algar for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Yazmin Lacey, and Ariel Sharratt & Mathias Kom

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Hugo Weaving, Tamsin Greig, Rachael Stirling and Samra Habib for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Julia Biel and Alex Rex.

Nikki Bedi and Athena Kugblenu are by joined by Vicki Pepperdine, Tanita Tikaram, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Suzi Ruffell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Unnati and Joy Crookes.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by actors Dawn French, Brian Cox and Chris Addison for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Seth Lakeman. and Cherise

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Jennifer Saunders, Francesca Annis, Haydn Gwynne and Kwame Asante for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Flavia Coelho. and Pictish Trail

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Anne Reid, Gemma Whelan, Ben Bailey Smith and Edith Bowman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from SOAK and Debris & Jammz.

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Rebecca Front, Sheila Atim, John Kani and Andrew Hunter Murray for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.. With music from The Hu and The Lost Hours.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Richard Armitage, Clara Amfo, Rufus Jones and SJI Holliday for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Shovels & Rope and Daoirí Farrell.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Britt Ekland, Rob Delaney, Alexei Sayle and Lucy Hawking for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Stephen Schwartz and Luke Brady and Rachael & Vilray.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by David Baddiel, Njambi McGrath, John Shuttleworth and Paul Chahidi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Reuben James and Pepe Belmonte.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by David Threlfall, Jodie Prenger, Angela Barnes and Bosh! for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Georgia.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Claudia Hammond, Mark Thomas, Nikita Gill and Mike Batt for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Alice Russell and Rachael Dadd.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2019. Conversation comes courtesy of an eclectic line up: Michael Sheen, Prue Leith, Mavis Staples, Daisy May & Charlie Cooper, Ross Noble and many more. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Petula Clark, Rick Stein, Jayde Adams and Shazia Mirza for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angus Munro and Chris Holland & Siobhan Parr. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Mackenzie Crook, Paterson Joseph, Ruth Madeley and Penn Jillette for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Simply Red.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by M. Night Shyamalan, Amelia Bullmore, Rob Brydon and Ayesha Casely-Hayford for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Tiger Lillies and Jungle Brown.

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Niamh Cusack, Laura Dockrill and Kim Longinotto for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rick Wakeman and Marry Waterson & Emily Barker.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Emily Maitlis, Frank Skinner, Paul Charles and Jeff Kinney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Calexico and Iron & Wine and Natacha Atlas.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Paul Merton, Lucian Msmati, Cathie Pilkington and Samantha Baines for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sharky and Odette Peters.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Adrian Dunbar, Raymond Blanc, Desiree Burch and Dickie Beau for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Delines and Cleveland Watkiss. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Jeff Goldblum, Sir Trevor McDonald and Tricky for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra and Tawiah. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and David Morrissey are joined by Peter James, Bridget Minamore, Peter Bradshaw and Sophie Duker for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Hannah Williams & The Affirmations and Jake Wesley Rogers. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson is joined by Ross Noble, Kara Tointon, and Stephen Chbosky for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Roberto Fonseca. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Patricia Cornwell, Lucia Lucas, Daisy May & Charlie Cooper and Tracie Bennett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nine Below Zero and Josin. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Patricia Hodge, Hanif Kureishi and Rhik Samadder for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Skinny Pelembe. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Christopher Eccleston, Louis Theroux and Sh!t Theatre for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Squeeze. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Jason Isaacs, Karla Crome, Cerys Matthews, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Dizraeli and Vicente Garcia. Producer: Debbie Kilbride

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Katherine Parkinson, Gary Crosby and Cora Bissett for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gary Crosby. Producer: Tim Bano

Nikki Bedi and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Ben Elton, Mark Strong, Gemma Cairney and Frans Bak for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ashley Henry Trio and Lainey Wilson. Producer: Sukey Firth

Nikki Bedi and YolanDa Brown are joined by Emma Kennedy and Jay Rayner for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Teskey Brothers & Robyn Hitchcock. Producer: Sukey Firth

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Frances Barber, Edwyn Collins, Stephen K. Amos and London Hughes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Edwyn Collins and Baba Brinkman. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Christopher Biggins, Nish Kumar and Jackie Kay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Blue Rose Code and Amy Lou. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Nikki Bedi and Deborah Frances-White are joined by Aisling Bea, John Finnemore and Konnie Huq for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Terry Reid and Marika Hackman. Producer: Sukey Firth

Nikki Bedi and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Tez Ilyas, Roisin Conaty and Dean Atta for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rozi Plain and Bill Ryder-Jones. Producer: Sukey Firth

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Eve Myles, Michael Dapaah, Doon Mackichan and Richard Strange for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Aldous Harding and Lady Sanity. Producer: Debbie Kilbride

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Kevin Bishop, Mo Gilligan, Jasmine Lee-Jones, and Charlotte Philby. With music from DJ Yoda and Nilüfer Yanya. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by George Benson, Carleen Anderson, Maria Friedman and David Morrissey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lisa Knapp and Carleen Anderson.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Bryn Terfel, Brian Bilston and Marina Sirtis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jesca Hoop. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Lolita Chakrabarti, Indira Varma, Ayisha Malik, and Lynette Linton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jorja Smith and Ida Mae. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Martha Plimpton, Lou Sanders, Emily Watson and Nels Abbey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ady Suleiman and Arlo Day. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Dom Joly, Neil Hannon, Giles Cooper and Tilly Collins for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Divine Comedy and Jordan Rakei. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined, amongst others, by Renee Fleming, Armistead Maupin and Rina Fatania for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from PP Arnold. Producer: Debbie Kilbride

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Samin Nosrat, Hattie Morahan, Susan Hill and David Quantick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Hayley Atwell, Wendell Pierce, Martin Plimmer and Petra Massey for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angus Munro and Rachel Chinouriri. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Russell T Davies, Jon Ronson, Matthew Sweet and Shelina Permalloo for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Loyle Carner and Six The Musical. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Michael Sheen, Sudha Bhuchar and Alex Horne for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Marty Wilde and SK Shlomo. Producer: Sukey Firth

Nikki Bedi and YolanDa Brown are joined by Kiefer Sutherland, Bill Pullman and Andi Oliver for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Angélique Kidjo and Kiefer Sutherland. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Prue Leith, Danielle de Niese, Deborah Frances-White and Samson Kayo for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Emma Bunton, Daisy Haggard and Toyah for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Peter Doherty. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Marc Maron, Mavis Staples, Judy Craymer and Anita Anand for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rodrigo y Gabriela and Ray BLK. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by singer Will Young, actress Zawe Ashton, children's author Francesca Simon and poet Murray Lachlan Young for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lee Fields and The Expressions and Leyla McCalla. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Bonnie Tyler, Angellica Bell, Mark Benton and Paul Mayhew-Archer for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Yamato and Bonnie Tyler. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Michael Ball, Alex Kingston, Jocelyn Jee Esien and Francis Rossi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali and Laville. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Richard Curtis, Anne Washburn, Emily Dean and Daniel Lawrence Taylor for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ibibio Sound Machine and Self Esteem. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson is joined by Steven Knight, Sophie Thompson, Shaun Williamson and Elf Lyons for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from 10cc and Dhafer Youssef. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Paul Whitehouse, Alison Jackson, Alexei Sayle and Tana French for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra and Jacob & Drinkwater. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Sophie Okonedo, Tcheky Karyo, Carlo Rovelli and Andi Osho for with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from John Grant and DuBlonde. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Trevor Horn, Bonnie Langford, David Suchet and Apphia Campbell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gavin Greenaway and Greentea Peng. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Rich Hall, Tamara Harvey, Layton Williams and Michelle Collins for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Adrianne Lenker and Tiny Ruins. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Natalie Ibu, Ade Adepitan, Jonathan Bailey and Kieran Hodgson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Eddi Reader and Ché Lingo. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sheila Ravenscroft, Dave Gorman, Anna Jordan and Angela Barnes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Fatima and Lisa O' Neill. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Tim Roth, Mark Bonnar, Ahir Shah and Rose Matafeo for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Zara McFarlane and Marker Starling. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Lesley Sharp, Rebecca Front, Ishy Din and Omar Meziane for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Art Brut and Novelist. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2018. Conversation, comedy and music comes courtesy of an eclectic line up: Hugh Grant, Catherine Tate, Janis Ian, David Sedaris and many more. Producer: Sukey Firth

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Donovan, David Mitchell, Maureen Lipman and Gillian Burke for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Donovan and Tankus The Henge. Producer: Tim Bano

Nikki Bedi and YolanDa Brown are joined by Sue Johnston, Dan Schreiber and Lauren Child for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Kingdom Choir and The Burning Hell. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Jim Broadbent, Meera and Jackie Hagan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jon Hopkins and Tarantina. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Sir Michael Parkinson, Andy Nyman, Cariad Lloyd and Felicity Cloake for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jalen N'Gonda and Luke Sital-Singh. Producer: Tim Bano

Sara Cox and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, Sophie Hannah, Suba Das and René Redzepi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sir Cliff Richard and Ed Harcourt. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Mark Knopfler, Nina Wadia, Kate Humble and Liam Charles for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mark Knopfler. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Ross Noble, Daniel Mays and Beverley Knight for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Camille O'Sullivan and Beverley Knight. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Freddie Flintoff, Gloria Obianyo, The Hairy Bikers and Ben Miller for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mutual Benefit and Jazz Morley. Producer: Tim Bano

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Andrea Riseborough, Michael Connelly, Colin Morgan and Ariane Sherine for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Baxter Dury and Kojey Radical. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sue Perkins, Ian Rankin, Nina Sosanya and Schalk Bezuidenhout for with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Delgres and The Breath. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Jessica Hynes, John Simpson, Edward Carey and Atiha Sen Gupta for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lake Street Dive and Tawiah. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Fay Weldon, Clare Perkins, Mark Kermode and Ekow Eshun for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sarathy Korwar and Her's. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Jeff Goldblum, Graham Norton, Adrian Lester and Rosemary Shrager for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Producer: Paula McGinley

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Lucy Worsley, Steve White, Jon Plowman and Adam Kashmiry for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Anthony Joseph and Jimmy Galvin. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Joan Armatrading, Professor Michael Scott, Dr Phil Hammond and Arinze Kene for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Joan Armatrading. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Nikki Bedi and Sara Cox are joined by Simon Beaufoy, Cerys Matthews, Jill Johnson and Rebecca Trehearn for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Coral, Chilly Gonzales and Rebecca Trehearn. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Phil Nichol, Priyanga Burford, Daliso Chaponda and Jack Monroe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Laura Misch and Marine. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson, Sara Cox, Arthur Smith and Nikki Bedi get out and about beyond the festivals in Edinburgh... Producer: The Loose Ends Team.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Ruth Jones, Jennifer Kidwell & Scott R Sheppard, Athena Kugblenu and Olaf Falafel for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert and Daniel Martinez Flamenco. Produced by The Loose Ends Team.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Julie Hesmondhalgh, Su Pollard, Gbolahan Obisesan and Jayde Adams for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tracyanne & Danny and Bala Baile. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Nana Mouskouri, Sam Claflin, Dean Atta and Sindhu Vee for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kathryn Joseph and XamVolo. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Barry Humphries, Michael Palin, Kelli O'Hara and Cherrelle Skeete for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Calypso Rose and Dinosaur. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Dick and Dom, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Alex Wheatle and Charlie Murphy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gengahr and Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Nikki Bedi and Scottee are joined by Janis Ian, Tasmina Perry, Tyrone Huntley and Siobhan McSweeney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jake Shears and Janice Ian. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Frank Skinner, Nicola Walker and Craig Cash for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Meklit and Abatwa. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Peter Hain, Joanna Scanlan, Alex Lawther and Salena Godden for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Oi Va Voi and Sabiyha. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by David Sedaris, Erica Whyman, Elis James and Courtney Act and for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Gruff Rhys and Paul White. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Robert Harris, Patricia Cumper, Rhashan Stone and Sunetra Sarker for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rostam and Anna Leone. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Paterson Joseph, Shirley Manson, Thomasina Miers, Bobby Crush and Mike Birbiglia for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nick Lowe. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Kenney Jones, Colm Toibin, Debbie Wiseman and Jon Sopel for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Etienne Charles and Tuuletar. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Eddie Marsan, Dean Burnett and Split Britches for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mary Gauthier and Charles Watson. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Robert Webb, Jake Shears, Jade Anouka and David Almond for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tankus The Henge and The Savannahs. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Jane Horrocks, Imogen Stubbs and Will Young for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mr Jukes and Namvula. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Sheila Reid, Juno Dawson, Hugh Dennis and Sean Gandini for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Manic Street Preachers and Melissa Laveaux. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Martin Freeman, Irvine Welsh, Diane Morgan and Sarah Phelps for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lisa Stansfield and The Turbans. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lee Mack, Sharon D Clarke, Brett Anderson and Yolanda Mercy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from George Ezra and Imarhan. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by John Lloyd, Tom Fletcher, Bob and Roberta Smith and Tiff Stevenson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from JD McPherson and Kadialy Kouyate. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Rupert Graves, Tom Burke, Garry Robson and Sandhya Suri for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rae Morris and Nilüfer Yanya. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Timothy Spall, Phill Jupitus, Monica Dolan and Philip Norman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Iron & Wine and Graham Fellows. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Sean Hayes, John Simm, Jessica Swale and Bridget Christie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ezra Furman and The Visions and Geowulf. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Sylvia Syms, Mark Thomas, Kimberley Chambers and Mitu Misra for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Oumou Sangare and Julia Biel. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Phil Gayle are joined by Stephen Mangan, Juliet Stevenson, Arabella Weir and Luke Wright for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from GoGo Penguin and Poppy Ackroyd. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Jack Jones, Warwick Davis, Sarah Hadland and Tim Cowbury for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Go! Team and Sheila Atim. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Tony Robinson, David Olusoga, Tom Kerridge and Phyllis Logan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Son of Sam and Penniless Cove. Producer: Tim Bano.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi pick their Loose Ends highlights from 2017. Conversation, comedy and music comes courtesy of an eclectic line up: Gina Yashere, Jason Isaacs, Stephen Fry, Sir Trevor McDonald, Stormzy, Dave Johns, Frank Gardner, Meera Syal, Rupert Everett, Margaret Cho, Noel Clarke, Jayde Adams, Frank Skinner, Ibibio Sound Machine, Mica Paris, Sampha, Brandy Clark and Rick Wakeman. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Clive Anderson is joined by Bill Bailey, Joe Lycett, Shappi Khorsandi and Josie Naughton for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and The Hempolics. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Al Murray, Ellie Kendrick and Spencer Jones for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Dave and The Surfing Magazines. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Denis Lawson, Paulette Randall, Hossein Amini and Michael Buffong for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Tricky and Jazz Morley. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Professor Brian Cox, Barbara Taylor Bradford and Paul Chowdhry for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Dan Gillespie Sells and Lail Arad & JF Robitaille. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Stormzy, Margaret Cho, Peter Bowker and Dan Stevens for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Zara McFarlane and Holly Macve. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by The Hairy Bikers, Anna Ptaszynski, Sathnam Sanghera and Travis Alabanza for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Lemon Twigs. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Jason Isaacs, Michaela Strachan, Timothy West and Phil Wang for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from !!! (Chk Chk Chk) and Anoushka Lucas. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Sir David Jason, Rachel O'Riordan, Miranda Kaufmann and Nikki Amuka-Bird for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Weezer. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Jenson Button, Frank Skinner, Rupert Goold and Reverend Billy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Brandy Clark and Trio Da Kali. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Jessica Raine, Kevin Bishop, Linda Lewis and Chris Thorpe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bedouine and Siv Jakobsen. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Nikki Bedi and Arthur Smith are joined by Tim Minchin, David Bryan, A.L. Kennedy and Joseph Barnes-Phillips for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Benjamin Zephaniah & The Revolutionary Minds and Susanne Sundfor.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Vince Cable, John Thomson, Simon Amstell and Sudha Bhuchar for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton and Josh Ritter. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Christopher Eccleston are joined by John O'Farrell, Ore Oduba, Ria Jones and Stephen Harris for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Squeeze. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Phil Gayle are joined by P.P. Arnold, Camille O' Sullivan, Michael Frayn and Adam Kay for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Amadou & Mariam and Micah P Hinson. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Alan Johnson, Zinnie Harris, Ursula Martinez and Twayna Mayne for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kathryn Joseph and Pictish Trail. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Isla Fisher, Selina Thompson, Dave Johns and Sage Francis and B. Dolan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy from the Edinburgh Festivals. With music from Dorec-a-belle and Sage Francis and B. Dolan. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Nikki Bedi is joined by actor Rupert Everett, OMD's Andy McCluskey and broadcaster and journalist Bidisha for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from OMD and Thabo. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Sara Cox and Christopher Eccleston are joined by Gary Numan, Norman Jay, Dermot Kavanagh and Alice Lowe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Fantastic Negrito and The Ska Vengers. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Nikki Bedi and Scottee are joined by Steven Berkoff, Ciaran Hinds, Sofie Hagen and Andrew O'Neill for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Nomade Orquestra and Tanzania Albinism Collective. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Francesca Martinez are joined by Danny Brocklehurst, David Sedaris, Amma Asante and Akala for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Miles From Kinshasa and Miss Hope Springs. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Stephen Fry, Geri Horner, Martin Bell and Gina Yashere for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Portico Quartet and Cody ChesnuTT. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Alice Cooper, Eddie Izzard and Tape Face for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy With music from Elkie Brooks and Poppy Ajudha. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Brian Blessed, Nadiya Hussein, Sara Pascoe and Andy Zaltzman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mercury Rev and Sweet Baboo. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Brendan Gleeson, Anita Anand, Richard Bean and Danny Wallace for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mokoomba and Kathryn Williams. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Joe Thomas, Darryl DMC McDaniels, Thomas Dolby and Rose Matafeo for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Voices of the Amazon. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Tony Adams, Jane Horrocks, Steve Earle, Emily Barker and Reggie Watts for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Meera Syal, Anthony Head, Alistair McGowan and Rhyannon Styles. With music from Ron Sexsmith and Mykki Blanco. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Graham Linehan, Frances Barber, Dominic Dromgoole and Katherine Ryan for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from MF Robots and Eivør. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Ray Winstone, Emma Donoghue, Adrian Edmondson and Stephen Unwin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Callahan and Boo Hewerdine. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Howard Jacobson, Joe Boyd, Gaia Vince and Vivienne Acheampong for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Orchestra Baobab and Her's. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Sophie Okonedo, Mica Paris, Stephen Mangan and John Grant for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Mica Paris and Joe Goddard. Producer: Debbie Kibride.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by John Bishop, Simon Bird, Daniel Mays and Dawn O' Porter for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from António Zambujo and Maia. Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Kathryn Hunter, Vika Bull, Le Gateau Chocolat and Kiri Pritchard-McClean for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kevin Morby, Vika Bull and Le Gateau Chocolat.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by David Tennant, Don Warrington, Kurt Jackson and Lucy McCormick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rhiannon Giddens and Samantha Crain.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by David Haig, Nicky Campbell, Lashana Lynch and Geoff Norcott for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from George McCrae.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Sir Trevor McDonald, Alison Moyet, Harry Hill, Kurupt FM and James Rhodes for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Alison Moyet and James Rhodes.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Josie Lawrence, Sarah Kendall, Daniel Cole and Mae Martin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Ibibio Sound Machine and Courtney Marie Andrews.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Goldie, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, John Tiffany and Dr Miriam Stoppard for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Johnny Flynn and Nerija. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Owen Sheers, Jatinder Verma, James Brown and Eline Van Der Velden for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Omar and John Shuttleworth.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Shane Richie, Daniel Pinchbeck, Angela Barnes and Christian O'Connell for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Flavia Coelho and Deep Throat Choir.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Rufus Hound, Kerry Howard, Frank Gardner and Josette Bushell-Mingo for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Timothy B. Schmit and Big Thief. Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Vicky McClure, Ken Hom, Mark Thomas and Bilal Zafar for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Sampha and Loyle Carner.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lucy Worsley, Reggie Yates, Tayo Aluko and Bruce Guthrie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Fairport Convention and Reuben Hollebon.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Phil Gayle are joined by Emily Watson, Lord John Bird, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Rick Wakeman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Rick Wakeman and Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Hugh Dennis, Bridget Christie, Liz Carr and Arinzé Kene for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from L.A Salami and Ciaran Lavery.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Peter Doherty, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Shobna Gulati and Fisher Stevens for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Peter Doherty and Jain.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Jean-Michel Jarre, Paul O'Grady, Edith Bowman and Daisy-May Hudson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Lemon Twigs and Marker Starling.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Michael Palin, Elaine Paige and Ralf Little for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Beth Orton and Anoushka Shankar.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by William Bell, Elaine C Smith, Amy Lennox and Allegra McEvedy for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from William Bell and Lewis & Leigh.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Jane Horrocks, Harry Redknapp and Susan Calman for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Cliff Richard and Lake Street Dive.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Alison Lapper, DJ Semtex and Jack Monroe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Norma Winstone and Orkesta Mendoza.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Ian Rankin, Anne-Marie Duff, Richard Gadd and James Grieve for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Marcus King Band and Nick Harper.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderon and Sara Cox are joined by Harry Hill, Bonnie Greer, Barry Cryer and Malachi Kirby for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Lee Fields & The Expressions and Haley Bonar.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson is joined by Ron Howard, Noah Hawley, Gordon Ramsay and Barrie Rutter for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Martin Taylor and Scritti Politti.Producer: Sukey Firth.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Dame Edna Everage, Alan Carr, Leonie Orton and Jake Arnott for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Kefaya and Antonio Forcione and Sarah Jane Morris.Producer: Sukey Firth.