Including at 6.15
Pause for Thought With Michael Walsh.
Second of eight programmes in which comedians talk about what makes them laugh. 2: Jo Brand.
Ken Bruce hosts the comedy sketch show.
Repeated from Thursday
with Pick of the Pops
Recorded in San Diego, 1981. Producer Richard Masters
Leiber and Stoller formed the most influential writing and production team of the American R 'n' B scene of the late fifties and early sixties. Paul Jones looks at their peerless catalogue of hits. Producer Kevin Howlett
From the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London, Lionel Blair introduces a tribute to the singer, dancer and actor Fred Astaire. Featuring singers Mary Carewe and Michael Dore , pianist Andrew Vinter and the BBC Concert
Orchestra conducted by Robin Stapleton. At 8.20, during the interval, Sheridan Morley shines a light on some of Astaire's leading ladies. Producer Alan Boyd
with Easy Does It
Radio 2 Arts Programme
Tony Capstick investigates the life of the big fish in the little pond - the local hero. With contributions from Jethro, Bobby Thompson and Paul Wheater. Producers Nick Barraclough and John Leonard
Including at 2.30
Pause for Thought With Martin Palmer.
Including at 6.15
Pause for Thought With Martin Palmer.
