At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Jess Wilde.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Huda Jawad.

A special editon, live from Nashville on the eve of the fourth Americana Music
Association Awards, featuring music from nominees Hayes Carll , Mary Gauthier and John Prine. Plus a live set from singer/ songwriter Jim Lauderdale , who hosts tomorrow's awards ceremony. PHONE [number removed] for details of music played this evening

Classic R&B and the cream of new blues releases. Guitarist
Tom Doughty discusses his latest album. For details of music played ring the Radio 2 Information Line on [number removed]0200

2/8. Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson traces the evolution of hard rock and heavy metal. Expect to hear modern examples of the genre, including continental recordings. Each week he interviews an up-and-coming or established act, continuing tonight with punk popsters A.
Each show closes with a listener's request. Ring [number removed].

2/6. Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy starring Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement as satirical pop act Flight of the Conchords, who align themselves with established comics to target all aspects of pop music. This week's tour location is York.
(Repeated on Saturday at 1.30pm)

With guest Noddy Holder.
Go to www.radiotimes.com for guest details

And at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Kavyasiddhi.

3.30 as 1.30