Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Chris Eyden.
And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Rob Gillion.
With The Music Goes Round.
With The Organist Entertains.
1/2. Russell Davies celebrates the life and works of uniquely versatile composer and performer Richard Rodney Bennett. who turns 70 next week. Commanding audiences across the full musical spectrum - from twelve-tone to twelve-bar - singer and jazz pianist Bennett is at home writing cabaret, brass band, symphonies, operas and ballets, plus scores for film and television. This tribute features contributions from colleagues, friends, musicians and singers.
Producer Graham Pass
3/4. Marc Riley traces the history of plagiarism and pastiche in popular music, with entertainingly conspicuous examples from across the spectrum. The series continues with the art of tweaking - aka pastiche - and features examples of legal victors (the 2 Live Crew) and losers (Elton John ). Also, a look at satirical mavericks the Rutles, who consulted the Beatles for spot-on mop-top pastiches yet still managed to incur the wrath of Beatles-owned Apple Records. Plus a look at Marc Riley 's hit spoof band the Shirehorses.
Steve Harley with hits and LP cuts.
With guest Sally Lindsay.
Including at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Fidelma Meehan.
1.30 as 3.30