5/6. How Vietnam, rock 'n' roll and the civil rights movement coloured the shows of the 1960s and 70s, and the transformation of Times Square in New York. The final episode is on Thursday at 9pm; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is at 11pm
International news.
Then Weather
How do great, creative artists respond to old age? Joan Bakewell investigates and learns that, for many, it doesn't have to be downhill all the way.
Comedian Helen Lederer and weatherman Peter Gibbs join team captain Kathy Sykes and her opponent, British Museum expert Irving Finkel, for the quiz. Marcus du Sautoy hosts.
Writer Victoria Coren investigates assaults on the English language by slack grammar, Americanisms, misspelling and text messaging.
Maria Ewing , Brian Kennedy and Jacqui Dankworth celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim. John Wilson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra. Hosted by Graham Bickley from the Millennium Forum, Derry. Moon over Broadway is tomorrow at 9pm
Living and Dying for Art and Love: recalling the opera diva's pivotal performance in Zeffirelli's 1964 production of Tbsca in London
