At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Lialativera.

At 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Ruth Scott.

Paul Gambaccini explores the ins and outs of the music business at a time of radical industry changes. Featuring musicians, record executives and music commentators and input from Trevor Horn , Pete Waterman and Mick Hucknall.
Producer Kevin Howlett

A tribute to Alexis Korner, the hugely influential promoter of black music in Britain, who died 20 years ago today. Contributors include Long John Baldry, Colin Hodgkinson, Bill Wyman and Jeff Griffin. Producer Richard Masters

Bruce Dickinson celebrates hard rock and heavy metal music, whose CD sales have soared recently. 5: Deep Purple
A look at the early heavy rockers whose classics include Hush, Black Night and the quintessential anthem Smoke on the Water.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis scour the week's news for the tickling misfortunes of others. Last in the series.
Repeated Saturday 1.30pm

At 1.30am Pause for
Thought with Noel Vincent.

At 3.30 Pause for Thought with Noel Vincent.