with the Early Show
with Sue Elkins.
with news, travel, weather and more of the greatest hits of all time.
with Rt Rev Roy Williamson.
with more of your dedications and requests. Including at 10.00 Pick of the Hits
welcomes her special guest Joan Collins who will be talking about her new book of beauty tips.
with two contestants on the general knowledge
Accumulator Quiz and regular travel updates.
In the last of three programmes, Paul Jones tells some of the unusual stories behind chart-topping singles. With contributions from songwriters, producers and artists, he reveals the strange circumstances that have inspired songs and the happy accidents which have turned flops into hits.
Brian Hayes invites callers to cross swords with tonight's studio guests. Phone [number removed].
Producers Anne Freeman and Jennifer Teague
LINES OPEN from 6.00pm
Adrian Edwards recalls the career of the composer of Maid of the Mountains and When We Were Very Young , who died 50 years ago this week.
With contributions from
Nigel Douglas ,
Julian Slade , Christopher Robin Milne and the composer's grandson, John Ingram. The programme includes recordings of Fraser-
Simson's music by the BBC Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Producer Anthony Wills
The third of six programmes in which Chris Stuart talks to performers whose hit songs and distinctive styles have left a lasting mark on American popular music. This week, the man whose hits stretch from the 50s to today - Neil Sedaka.
A Presentable production
Derek and Ellen present a late night mixture of music and chat including at
10.45 What's That Noise? and at 11.45 a review of tomorrow's papers. Also the guest interview and Derek's classical feature.
with Night Ride
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought with Rev Frank Topping.
Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought with Rev Frank Topping.