Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Michaela Youngson.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Faris Badawi.

Country, roots and Americana, with archive and modern recordings. Special guests the Dixie Chicks perform songs from their latest
US number one album - the trio's first studio release since country radio's banning of their music and the decline in sales of their records in response to their public criticism of America's presence in Iraq. PHONE [number removed] for details of music played this evening (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute)

Classic R&B and the cream of new blues releases. Plus a live session from country-blues act North Mississippi Allstars.
For details of music played ring the Radio 2 information Line on [number removed] (landline calls cost no more than 8p per minute)

10/10. Retro rocker Suzi Quatro spins American rock 'n' roll gems of the 50s and early 60s. This final edition showcases two hits written by Rudy Clark: Betty Everett's The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) and James Ray's Got My Mind Set on You. And Suzi celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Bo Diddley's Who Do You Love.

2/6. Musician and writer Rowland Rivron presents a light-hearted music show with lively guests and unusual features. Special guest
Neil Sedaka discusses his passion for music. Alvin Stardust updates his CV for listeners, and there's a sideways glance at the career of Nik Kershaw.
Repeated on Saturday at 1.30pm

Including at 130am Pause for Thought with Alison Murdoch.

330 as 1.30