Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Andy Perry.
And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Canon Roger Royle.
3/4. Paul Sexton profiles revered songwriter Burt Bacharach , who, with lyricist Hal David , stylised the musical landscape of the 60s with their heart-wrenching melodramas and cool and elegant pop dramas. The story continues with a look at Bacharach's solo work with A&M
Records, whose top 1970 hit was the Carpenters' sweet and delicate recording of Bacharach and David's (They Long to Be) Close to You. A&M co-founder
Jerry Moss recalls his label's debt to Bacharach, who, along with Hal David and Smokey Robinson , examines his craft.
A western-themed extravaganza in which Russell Davies presents the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe , with guest singers Beverley
Worboys and Michael Cormick. Tonight's TV and movie playlist includes music from Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, Calamity
Jane, Bonanza, True Grit, and more.
Nick Moran reads the final part of Bill Naughton 's comedy drama. 7/7. Alfie wants to settle down with an unwilling Ruby. Abridged by Neville Teller
Frank Renton returns to the British
Open Brass Band Championships weekend with more music from the Sunday gala concert.
Contemporary arts, film and culture with Matthew Wright.
Including at 3.30 Pause for Thought with Ronnie Convery