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

Sujata Barot on the birthday of the Hindu teacher and mystic, Sri Ramakrishna.

with news, travel, weather and some more great hits.

with Rev Frank Topping.

with dedications and requests, including at
10.00 Pick of the Hits

talks to the people who make the news. Plus today: your food questions answered.

Actress Debra Winger joins Gloria and talks about her latest film, Shadowlands.

with two contestants on the Accumulator Quiz.

including the Mystery Voice competition.

There's a treat for Irish music fans as Brendan
Shine, Ann Breen and Johnny McEvoy , recorded in concert at the Grove,
Manchester, are introduced by Gloria Hunniford. Producer Denis O'Keefe

with the best in country music.

presents a session from Otis Grand , four-times voted Best Guitarist at the British Blues Awards, plus a selection of vintage rhythm 'n' blues and the best of the recent releases.

Nick Barraclough traces the story of bluegrass, from its inception through to the growing international status it holds today, by talking to performers and playing some of the most important music recorded along the way.
In the 1970s bluegrass music attained new levels of sophistication as the music headed out of the country and into the cities. Bands like Country Gazette toured in Europe, the Country Gentlemen set new standards of instrumental and vocal wizardry, and Duelling Banjos became the first bluegrass instrumental to make the charts in the UK.
A Smooth Operations 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. There's also the guest interview and Derek's classical feature.

with Night Ride
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought with Rev John Morgan.

Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought with Rev John Morgan.