• Mark Radcliffe, Radio 2, week nights

  Mark’s eclectic mix matches my mood, the contents of my record collection, and sparks my interest in new stuff in equal measure.

• World Tonight, Radio 4

  I love the way the news seeps out of this show and into my brain, even when I’m not listening very carefully.

• In Business and World Business Report, Radio 4 and World Service

  I met Peter Day once, and he doesn’t look like his radio voice. But I greatly admire him as a broadcaster and journalist. His detailed investigations into the world of business (and through it, the worlds of science, medicine, sport, technology - you name it) are always educational and well-explained.

• Mapping the Town, Radio 4

  A bunch of historians gather in the rain (it’s always raining) and take the listener on a guided tour of a town, exploring its history through the geology, the architecture, and the environment.

• Charlie Gillett, World Service

  Only half an hour, but packed with songs and music the likes of which you’ve probably never heard before. Educate your ears.

• Late Junction, Radio 4, week nights

  Quite simply, you have no idea what you will hear next. It’s not always easy to get through an entire show and enjoy every piece they play, but for an adventure beyond your normal horizons, it can’t be beaten.

• Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

  What evening indie pop radio should be. Indie. And pop.

• Gideon Coe, BBC 6 Music

  The same, but for daytime listening. Always guaranteed to play something from my music collection, including the likes of Cocteau Twins, Madder Rose, or PWEI.

• Stuart Maconie, 6 Music and Radio 2

  I used to be a fan of Maconie’s writing when he contributed to NME in the 80s and 90s; I still enjoy his music shows and documentaries.

Oh, and pretty much anything on Radio 4. Except You and Yours and The Archers.