Including at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Major Charles King.
Another chance to hear an invitation-only gig featuring pop hit-makers Take That, recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios. Producer Sarah Gaston
2/3. Paul Gambaccini celebrates the career of easy-listening superstar Johnny Mathis , who pierced the rock 'n' roll airwaves of the late 50s with a run of smooth and creamy ballads, most notably Wonderful! Wonderful!, It's Not for Me to Say, Chances Are and Misty. Augmented by an in-depth interview with the singer, the story continues into the 60s and 70s, when Mathis had few hit 45s but developed his popular stage act. Plus a look at his 1973 work with "Philly sound" producer Thorn Bell and his 1976 UK Christmas number one When a Child Is Born (Soleado).
Aled Jones presents highlights of the year's shows, featuring soprano Amanda Roocroft. violinist Nicola Benedetti , cellist Julian Lloyd
Webber and, from the pop world, Tony Hadley , Joe Brown , Chris de Burgh , Cara Dillon and others.
7/8. Actor Damian Lewis reads part one of Ian Fleming 's 1960 thriller For Your Eyes Only.
Frank Renton with 2006 highlights.
Culture show with Matthew Wright.
4/4. Tom Conti reads The Flying Stars, by GK Chesterton (1911).
Including at 3.30 Pause for Thought with the Rev Simon Woodman in Wales.
