Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Ian Paul.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Rose Hudson Wilkin.

New series 1/4. Broadcasting veteran Desmond Carrington recalls the careers of entertainers who caught the public's attention with their distinctive style. The series gets under way with Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson , who won fame in various solo ventures before recording popular duets of what became known as "Mr and Mrs music". The duo sang Britain's entry at the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest and in June celebrate 50 years as husband and wife. Producer Dave Aylott

Ken Bruce hosts the semi-finals of this year's search for the musical theatre stars of the future, from Cardiff's New Theatre. A panel of industry experts picks six competitors to go forward to the Gala Final. The competition's first-ever winner, Laura Michelle Kelly, recently won an Olivier award for her West End work in Mary Poppins.

A repeat of an abridged version of Evelyn Waugh 's satire, published in 1928. Rik Mayall tells the tale.
8/8. Paul Pennyfeather is serving his prison sentence, but insider contacts may see to his release. Abridged by Neville Teller

Frank Renton presents the Tredegar Town Band, conducted by Russell Gray.

Mariella Frostrup with the latest from the arts world.
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At 2.30am Pause for Thought with Chris Webb.