Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Roshan Doug.
At 9.15 Pause for Thought with Nagaraja.
With new country, including top tunes and news from Nashville.
Specialist in the latest folk, roots and acoustic-based sounds.
Tonight Mike announces the nominations for the BBC Radio 2
Folk Awards, which take place on 5 February in London.
10/10. Modern jazz series hosted by the innovative saxophonist.
Renowned violinist Nigel Kennedy discussses his new material, which includes jazz standards. This final edition also features music from Easy Star All-Stars
(with a ska/dub take on Radiohead), Branford Marsalis , Joe Zawinul , Alex Wilson and unsigned artist
Kerry Massa. Plus an acoustic set from vocalist Elaine Delmar.
2/4. Paul Gambaccini presents a tribute to soul giant Sam Cooke , who died in 1964 from a gunshot wound under mysterious circumstances. His unmistakeable vocals - a graceful and good-natured mix of gospel-inpired soul and pop - appealed equally to white and black audiences.
Career highs include You Send Me, Wonderful World, Chain Gang,
Cupid, Twistiri the Night Away and A Change Is Gonna Come. Plus a look at Cooke's control of the recording, management and publishing aspects of his career - an unusual feat in the early days of the rock and pop era.
His guest is XTC founder, guitarist and songwriter Andy Partridge.
The Fratellis perform a live session. Including at 1.30am Pause for Thought with Geetha Maheshwaran.
3.30 as 1.30
