Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Shah Hussein.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Roger Royle.

To launch Radio 2's new monthly Life 2 Live initiative, psychotherapist Brett Kahr joins Jeremy Vine and asks, "Is Britain happy?" Listeners may put questions by email, on the Radio 2 website, or by phoning the helpline on [number removed].

4/4. Stuart Maconie discovers how Ray Charles survived the 1970s and re-emerged as the grand old man of soul in the 1980s and 90s. Contributors include biographer Michael Lydon, producer Jerry Wexler and Ray Charles himself.

Brian Kay presents a concert recorded at the Mermaid, London, featuring the BBC Concert
Orchestra conducted by Robin Stapleton , with special guests
Janis Kelly (soprano), Sean Ruane (tenor) and Alistair Young (piano).

Rik Mayall reads an abridged version of Evelyn Waugh 's controversial social satire.
4/8. Captain Grimes has an unlikely union with the headmaster's daughter and then receives an offer that he finds very hard to refuse. Abridged by Neville Teller

Presented by Frank Renton.

With Tim Marlow.
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And at 2.30am Pause for Thought with Clair Jaquiss.