with the Dawn Patrol

With Jenny Stevens.
A Unique Broadcasting production

With the Rev John Rackley.

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

As part of Radio 2's Hands On project. Debbie Thrower talks to technology expert Bob Tomalski.
Producers Bridget Apps , Fiona Baily

sits in for Ed Stewart this week.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

Today, as part of Radio 2's Hands On project, special guest Arthur C Clarke explains how he uses new technology.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

Paul Daniels asks mathematical questions. Professor Ian Stewart provides the answers. Producer Merilyn Harris

with Dance Band Days

This extended programme celebrates 21 years of the Radio 2 National Big Band Competition. Looking towards next week's All
Winners Concert,
Sheila Tracy and the BBC Big Band are joined by two of this year's prize-winning musicians - Ashley Horton (trombone) and John Ruddick (trumpet) from the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra. Clark
Peters pays a visit to
Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, where the school big band is rehearsed by trombonist and competition judge Don Lusher.

with The Best of Jazz on record.

Sheila Tracy presents a six-part series in which the BBC Big Band re-create famous broadcasts of yesteryear. 1: They look back to 20
March, 1940 and an NBC broadcast given by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at the Meadowbrook Hotel in New Jersey. Established
Dorsey favourites such as Hawaiian War Chant and less familiar numbers are heard in their original settings. The vocalist is Jeff Hooper and the arrangements are by musical director Barry Forgie. Producer Bob McDowall

A Unique Broadcasting production

with Jazz Notes
Tonight, a Sandy Brown reissue including the great McJazz album, on CD for the first time. Plus new young singing star Stacey Kent and music from the BBC Big Band.

Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought With Jenny Nemko.

Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought With Jenny Nemko.