At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Maureen Kendler.
And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Rose Hudson Wilkin.
A special editon featuring highlights of the fourth Americana Music Association Awards, held last week at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Bob interviews the performers, winners and nominees, including Best New Artist contenders Hayes Carll , the Duhks and Mary Gauthier.
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Classic R&B and the cream of new blues releases. Plus a special tribute to legendary blues singer/ guitarist BB King on the eve of his 80th birthday.
3/8. Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson traces the evolution of hard rock and heavy metal. Each week he interviews an up-and-coming or established act, continuing tonight with veteran San Franciscan rockers Y&T
(which stands for Yesterday and Today). The band are currently enjoying a renaissance.
Each show closes with a listener's request. Ring [number removed]200.
3/6. 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 they are propositioned by fans. Repeated on Saturday at 1.30pm
His guest is Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay.
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And at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Ali Hutchison.
3.30 as 1.30
