Includingat6.15
Pause for Thought with UmarHegedus.
9.15 Pause for Thoughti with Brian D'Arcy.
Gregg returns to Friday nights with a new series to say Thanks for the Memory and to include a few personal reminiscences.
Producer Roy Oakshott
Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra from the Henry Wood Hall in London, with guest singers Naomi Harvey and Dominic Natoli and pianist Michael Round. Presented by Richard Baker, who plays music on disc during the interval from the Grand Piano Era.
Anton Lesser reads a nine-part adaptation of Tom Sharpe 's anarchic comedy.
4: The unsolicited excitement continues when Wilt meets the anti-terrorist squad.
Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall
Frank Renton presents a session from the Carlton Main Frickley
Colliery Band, conducted byJohnHinckley.
Malcolm Laycock presents the story of big band leader William "Count" Basie.
This segment hears the voices of Joe Wilder, Annie Ross, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and John Hammond, plus Basie tracks like Every Tub, You Can Depend on Me and Jumpin' at the Woodside. The programme concludes with the band finding fame as the swing craze gains momentum.
With the Radio 2 Arts
Programme. A lively roundup including reviews, music and a look at future events.
Including at 2.30
Pause for Thought with Stuart Henderson.
Music, reviews, tickets.
