With Kirsty Lang.
Followed by Weather
Tenor Placido Domingo makes his long-awaited Proms debut in the Royal Opera House's new production of Wagner's epic Die Walkure, the second opera in the Ring cycle. The cast also includes baritone Bryn Terfel as Wotan and soprano Lisa Gasteen as Brunnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra.
Charles Hazlewood introduces the first of this year's Proms from London's Royal Albert Hall.
(There's more on BBC4 all this week at 7.30pm, plus this concert live on BBC Radio 3 from 5pm)
(See Radio Choices on page 118. Interactive: digital viewers can access music notes via the red button)
What happened to the key protagonists after the trial televised as Death on the Staircase? Defence and prosecution lawyers are among the interviewees.
t: 1/10. What has - and hasn't - altered since Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century?
Miriam Margolyes retraces his journey. Continues tomorrow, 12.35( S)
1/8. How did a schoolboy of little distinction become one of Britain's greatest leaders? Richard Holmes examines Winston Churchill 's early years, from his birth at Blenheim to military service in Egypt and North Africa. More tomorrow at 1.05am
Richard Holmes profiles Winston Churchill, starting with his early years. How did an indifferent schoolboy become one of Britain's greatest leaders? Show more
4/6. Tabu Ley Rochereau , Pepe Kalle and others discuss music from Central Africa
Richard Holmes profiles Winston Churchill, starting with his early years. How did an indifferent schoolboy become one of Britain's greatest leaders? Show more