New 1/6. Musical entertainer
Michael Ball reports from New York City on the theatrical productions that are currently lighting up Broadway.
He talks to the creators, the stars and the critics. The series kicks off with Wicked, the Wizard ofOz-inspired musical that presents the Wicked Witch of the West's side of the story. Producer David Roper

Contributors

Unknown:: Michael Ball
Producer:: David Roper

Source: Radio Times

19:30

Friday Night Is Music Night

BBC Radio 2

Fri 21^st May 2004, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2

Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra,
-- with soprano Susan Bullock and baritone Alan Opie , live from the Corn Exchange as part of the Newbury Spring Festival. Presented by Brian Kay.

Contributors

Unknown:: Barry Wordsworth
Soprano:: Susan Bullock
Baritone:: Alan Opie
Presented By:: Brian Kay.

Source: Radio Times

21:15

Cry, the Beloved Country

BBC Radio 2

Fri 21^st May 2004, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2

David Harewood reads an abridged version of Alan Paton 's novel set in the racially segregated South Africa of the 1940s.
5/6. The verdict of Absalom Kumalo 's trial is given. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

Unknown:: David Harewood
Unknown:: Alan Paton
Unknown:: Absalom Kumalo
Abridged By:: Neville Teller

Source: Radio Times

21:30

Listen to the Band

BBC Radio 2

Fri 21^st May 2004, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2

The last of three programmes from the European Brass
Band Championships, held in Glasgow. With highlights from the Gala Concert, featuring European champions, the Yorkshire Building Society Band, conducted by David King.