At 6.15 Pause for Thought with ZiaChaudhry.
And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Rose Hudson Wilkin.
Country, roots and Americana, including archive classics and modern recordings. Americana singer/songwriter Hayes Carll performs a live session.
PHONE [number removed] for details of music played this evening
Classic R&B and the cream of new blues releases, including a celebration of British blues and tracks from Eric Bibb and American quintet Bad Influence. EMAIL: paul.jones@bbc.co.uk
4/8. Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson traces the evolution of hard rock and heavy metal, including modern examples of the genre. Each week he interviews an up-and-coming or established act, continuing tonight with socially-conscious California punk sextet Bad Religion.
Each show closes with a listener's request. Ring [number removed]0200.
4/6. 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 asked to write a pop song for Canadian teen throbs Whambi.
Repeated on Saturday at 1.30pm
Noddy Holder reviews current TV. Go to www.radiotimes.com for guest details
Featuring the Yards in session.
And at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Amrana Arif.
3.30 as 1.30
