Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Ranchor Prime Divali.
At 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Rose Hudson Wilkin.
4/6. Ruthie Henshall marks the 80th anniversary of the world premiere of George Gershwin 's Rhapsody in Blue with a tribute to its composer, who died in 1937, aged 38.
This edition explores Gershwin's increasing range and depth throughout the 30s. Among that era's classics are Strike Up the Band and Of Thee I Sing.
Gareth Hudson conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, recorded at London's Mermaid
Theatre with guest vocalists
Mary Carewe and Mark O'Malley and pianist Geoff Eales.
Presented by Richard Baker.
Christian Slater reads an abridged version of Ken Kesey 's 1962 novel about a rebellious patient in a grimly authoritarian mental institution.
5/8. McMurphy tries to please Ratched but loses his temper over one of her reprimands. Abridged by Tamsin Collison
Frank Renton presents music from Major Paul Murrell, who conducts the band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
With Mariella Frostrupwith news, interviews, reviews and live music from the current arts.
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And at 2.30am Pause for Thought with Mark Vincent.
