A daily briefing of news, travel, weather and sport as well as the music of your lifetime.

Today and for the rest of the week, two chances to take part in the Accumulator Quiz with a weekly prize-winner and a monthly champion. Plus regular travel updates.

by Paul Mayhew-Archer . Starring John Gordon -
Sinclair as Robert Wilson , Gary Waldhom as Desmond and Caroline Quentin as Sue.
7: Pantomime Cows
Robert lands a part as a pantomime cow.
Producer Paul Spencer

The second in a series of programmes in which
Graham Knight explores the world of Barbershop. This week:
The Pilgrimaires from Plymouth.
Producer Jane Ward

The fifth of six programmes in which
Robert Cushman explores the American popular song, with the help of records rare and familiar. A Canadian Broadcasting Corporation production

Another chance to hear Russell Davies 's documentary on George Formby , the most widely recognised popular entertainer of his era, and today the subject of renewed interest.
Including a report on the celebrations at the George Formby Society's
Blackpool convention and interviews with new member George Harrison and with Formby's sister Louisa.
Producer Neil Cargill

The second show in which
Barb Jungr and Michael Parker mix their particular blend of folk/blues and comedy with other musicians and comedians. Tonight's guests are Christine Collister ,
Peter Buckley-Hill , and Jana Heller and Brian Willoughby. Producer Sonia Beldom

with music, comedy and controversy, including at
10.45pm the What's That Noise? competition.

Digby Fairweather talks to a master of British jazz, Allan Ganley.

with Night Ride
And from 3.00-4.00
A Little Night Music
Including at 1.30, 3.30 Pause for Thought with Rabbi Hugo Gryn.

The Early Show