1/3. Vintage BBC recordings of Beethoven's first three symphonies, conducted respectively by Roger Norrington , Otto Klemperer and Simon Rattle. Their interpretations are discussed by Charles Hazlewood , American conductor Marin Alsop and broadcaster Rob Cowan. Symphonies four to six are next Saturday. Radio 3's week-long Beethoven Experience begins tomorrow at 9am, while on Friday Beethoven is at 9pm on BBC2 and Beethoven Uncovered is at 10pm on BBC4
3/3. There's envy brewing over the media attention that Dan Miller is getting for his input on the bill. Satirical comedy with Chris Langham and Peter Capaldi. Yes Minister is on Thursday at 8.30pm
Satirical comedy set in the world of British politics. The Minister thinks his housing bill has been a success, but the man at Number Ten thinks an empty flat in London could pose a problem. Show more
Sixty years ago, postwar Europe was seen as a dirty, chaotic place where you couldn't drink the water. Now Brits dream of restoring crumbling chateaux in rural France - so what happened to change our minds? Contributors include David Aaronovitch and Kenneth Clarke.
The Godfather of Soul is joined by a 19-piece band for a funk-fuelled gig at LSO St Luke's in east London. Hits include Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, It's a Man's Man's Man's World, I Feel
Good and Sex Machine.
Vintage clips of Curtis Mayfield , Dusty Springfield, Bill Withers and Aretha Franklin in performance.
featuring fashion designer
Pierre Cardin and rapper Jali of Massilia Sound System
