Two remarkable days bridged the Atlantic through technical innovation. In 1901, the first transatlantic radio message was received by inventor Guglielmo Marconi , while in Concorde made its first supersonic journey into New York.

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The first five singers perform in the opening round of the competition, including some of the most demanding arias from across the opera repertoire.
Renowned vocal coach Mary King is on hand to cast a critical ear over singers from Spain, Greece, Russia, Ireland and Italy as they make their bid for a place in the final. Presented by Petroc Trelawny. More at the same time tomorrow. Radio 3's coverage continues tomorrow at 1pm and throughout the week

A tense tale of gun crime, racism and a complicated father-son relationship, BBC4's production of Kwame Kwei-Armah 's National Theatre success was made on location in just five days with the same director and cast as the original production. Set in a West Indian cafe in east London's Hackney, the play focuses on three generations of black men.

Kirsty Wark explores contemporary life and culture. In Barcelona, she meets designer Javier Mariscal , chef Ferran Adria and writer Carlos Ruiz , author of The Shadow of the Wind. Tales from Greece tomorrow at 11.30pm