At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Toni Green.

At 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Paul Hulme.

A special edition devoted to the 15th annual Merlefest, the American celebration of bluegrass, Americana and all things acoustic. With guests Alison Krauss , Patty Loveless and Merlefest organiser Doc Watson.

Featuring classic blues, the cream of new releases and a focus on comtemporary blues, with six-piece band Bravado in session.
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A teen-themed edition features rock 'n' roll tracks by Gene Vincent, Avon and the Rave-Ons, Frankie Lymon and Richard Berry.

Satirical sketch series in which Andy Parsons and Henry Naylor trawl through the weekend supplements for news, gossip and reviews. With keyboardist Richie Webb and a special guest.

(Repeated Saturday 1.30pm)

At 1.30 Pause for Thought with Naomi Gryn.

At 3.30 Pause for Thought with Naomi Gryn.