At 6.15 Pause for Thought with Michaela Youngson.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Ruth Scott.

Country, roots and Americana, including archive classics and modern recordings. Plus a live session from Jimmie Dale Gilmore , who in 1972 founded the hugely popular Texan act the Flatlanders. He plays tracks from his new album.

Classic R&B and the cream of new blues releases, featuring a live session from Scottish quintet the Boogaloo Investigators, who take inspiration from 60s blues and who in early 2006 plan to change their name to the Five Aces.

6/11. Retro rocker Suzi Quatro spins American rock 'n' roll gems of the 50s and early 60s. Guest Noddy Holder talks about the rock 'n' roll track that changed his life. Plus tracks by Bobby Vee and country-pop acts the Browns and Faron Young. Also, Suzi celebrates the 50th anniversary of Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues.

3/6. Stand-up comedian
Jeff Green harnesses his fascination with relationships in this series devoted to love's successes and failures. Expect to hear cheeky songs and rarely-heard archive clips. Repeated on Saturday at 1.30pm

Tonight's guest is Mark Ellen, magazine editor of The Word.
Go to www.radiotimes.com for guest details

And at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Ajmal Masroor.

3.30 as 1.30