At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Andy Perry.
At 9.15 Pause for Thought with Dhamachari Nagaraja.
Afternoon
Henry Goodman hosts a special gala concert to mark the birth, 100 years ago today, of composer Richard Rodgers, whose partnerships with lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II remain perhaps the peak of American stage musicals. Featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra with special guests and tributes.
A tribute to Richard Rodgers: page 35
Tim Pigott-Smith reads from the classic adventure.
8: Valentine.
Maximilian Morrel is in love with the imperiled Valentine. Abridged by Neville Teller
Frank Renton presents a session from the Fodens Courtois Band, conducted by Russell Gray.
Series in which Eartha Kitt profiles six of the great torch singers, whose music is infused with their own real-life suffering.
4:
A portrait of Tin Pin Alley-era artist Libby Holman, whose trial forthe murder of her husband has eclipsed a life of extraordinary moments on and off stage
And at 2.30 Pause for Thought with Youila Taliadorou.
