And at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Jonathan Roberts in Wales.
With Brian Matthew.
Music, banter and special guests. Go to www.radiotimes.comforguestdetails
The Smith Lectures
6/8. Series showcasing the irreverent
Professor Emeritus Arthur Smith , who this week serves up his annual guide to food and drink, with archive portions from Dom Irrera , Dave Spikey , Richard Jeni , Jo Enright ,
John Hegley , Mick Miller , John Sparkes , Barry Cryer and the World of Pub.
1/6. Return of the topical comedy show in which Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis scour the news for the tickling misfortunes of others. Repeated from Thursday
With America's Greatest Hits.
Alternative 60s
Tips for a stereo collection, with a spotlight on the 1967 LP Something Else by the Kinks (which featured Waterloo Sunset).
Steve Lamacq tells the story of soft-rock quartet Coldplay, from their busking days on the streets of Covent Garden to their stadium-filled appearances as a British band with a sizeable international clout. Expect to hear interviews with members
Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion, plus input from Glastonbury gurus Michael and Emily Eavis, Danny MacNamara (of Embrace), producer Danton Supple and others. Producer Simon Barnett
Including at 2.30 Pause for Thought with Rabbi Mordechai Wollenberg in Wales.
6.15 7.00 as 2.30
