Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Maureen Kendler.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Joel Edwards.

2/5. A profile of Randy Newman , the American singer/songwriter renowned for both his melodic skewerings of his own culture and his songs and scores for Monsters, Inc and the two Toy Story movies. This instalment explores
Newman's initial influences and early attempts at songwriting, with music from Gene Pitney ,
Jackie DeShannon , Jerry Butler , the Fleetwoods, Vic Dana and Alan Price. Plus a look at his work's controversial content.

Richard Balcombe conducts the the BBC Concert Orchestra, with guest GaryWilmot. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Tim Flavin reads an abridged version of Richard Hooker 's (Dr Richard Hornberger ) medical war satire, first published in 1968. 4/6. Pushedto their limits by the demands of the war, the doctors hurl drunken abuse at
Major "Hot Lips" Houlihan. Abridged byTamsin Collison

Frank Renton presents the first of three programmes from the 2004 British Open
Championships in Birmingham.

Fiona Bruce sits in for
Mariella Frostrup with a guide to the arts, including news and reviews. Go to www.radiotimes.com today for guest details

And at 2.30am Pause for Thought with Angela Gluck Wood.