And at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Andrea Rea in Northern Ireland.
Brian Matthew with hits and B-sides.
Hip tunes, banter and A-list guests.
1/6. Rock and pop wit David Quantick presents comically constructed and occasionally fabricated explanations of popular music with which to impress your friends. The series, co-written with Simon Poole , starts with less than you need to know about the magical music of the Midlands, synth pop and Morrissey.
Performed by Lewis Macleod and Kate Sullivan. Producer Simon Poole
1.30 Radio Rivron
4/6. Light-hearted music show with Rowland Rivron. Guests include
Leo Sayer , actress Michelle Collins and John Otway. Plus a sideways glance at David Bowie 's lesser lyrics. Repeated from Thursday
Current tunes, oldies and picks.
(Maconie's DVD review: page 36)
With a live session from the View.
With America's Greatest Hits.
Chaka Khan celebrates the success of the reluctant queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J Blige, who discusses the early struggles with fame and fortune that led to her gaining a reputation as a bad girl. Blige's unusually raw vocal style have earned her the reputation as the "new Chaka". Contributors include Mary J Blige, Jimmy Jam, Dionne Warwick, DJ Trevor Nelson, Candi Staton, Angelo Ellerbee, Kim Weston, Andre Harrell and Wyclef Jean. Producer Sue Clark
Including at 2.30 Pause for Thought with Andrea Rea in Northern Ireland.
6.15 as 2.30
