At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Eileen Campbell.

Including at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Faris Badawi.

Series in which Kiri Te Kanawa travels the world of classical music. An evening in Italy features Vivaldi and Verdi, and artist of the week is the singular diva Maria Callas.

With The Organist Entertains. Music from the popular organ and keyboard world.
Plus news of the refurbishing of the South Bank University Wurlitzer in London.

Paul Gambaccini concludes a two-part tribute to Neil Diamond , whose spirited contributions to pop music include gems written for other artists - most notably I'm a Believer for the Monkees in 1966 - and his own classic singles, which include Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline, Holly Holly and Cracklin' Rosie.

Series devoted to the jazz giant Miles Davis , who died ten years ago. The story continues with Summertime, 'Round Midnight and Miles Ahead, classic mid-fifties recordings presented by Ravi Coltrane and recalled by arranger Gil Evans and producerTeo Macero.

With Sounds of the Seventies.

At 1.30 Pause for Thought with Andrew Graystone.

At 3.30 Pause for Thought with Andrew Graystone.