with the Early Show
News, views and music, plus a review of the papers.

with musician Sal Solo.

with news, travel, weather, sport and the greatest hits of all time.

with David Cook.

Including at 10.00 an hour of gold with Pick of the Hits

Plus today your holiday queries answered by the editor of Holidays magazine, Alison Rice.

with two contestants on the Accumulator Quiz.

with Folk on 2
Professor Kenneth Goldstein of the Folklore Department at the University of Pennsylvania, talks about his work collecting over 4,000 songs and musical items from the heritage of Newfoundland.

First of six programmes in which Catriona Macdonald , Young Tradition award winner of 1991, introduces some of the most talented women working in folk in the British Isles today. This week: Stravaig, currently the top women's a cappella group in Scotland.
Producer Phil Whitaker

Mike Harding introduces some of the strange, peculiar and exciting sounds he has encountered on his travels around the globe. This week: the USA, including Tex-Mex music from San Antonio, the magic of Mardi Gras and Cajun and Zydeco music. Producer Phil Whitaker

First of three programmes offering a selection of the various customs and traditions, and the special music found in many different countries around the world at this time of year. It is a time of celebration of not only the Christian festival but also a joyous affirmation of life and hope. Presented by the man once named "the world's greatest living explorer".

The Organist Entertains This week, John Walker and John Leeming combine their knowledge to find an ideal Christmas gift for the enthusiast.

with Night Ride
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought with Father John McCullagh.

Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought with Father John McCullagh.