Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Rob Marshall.
And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Canon Roger Royle.
2/4. Desmond Carrington profiles historically significant entertainers from the worlds of cabaret, nightclub, revue and theatre. This edition showcases inimitably uninhibited singer, actress and cabaret star Eartha Kitt , who, at 80, performed a run of London shows last month. Her remarkable career is marked by a distinctive turn as the Catwoman in the mid-60s US TV series
Batman, the songs Santa Baby and Where Is My Man?, and a considerable Broadway legacy.
Robert Ziegler conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with folkabilly star Nanci Griffith in old and new songs, live from London's Mermaid Theatre.
Presented by Paul Gambaccini.
Derek Jacobi reads an abridged version of Robert Graves's 1934 novel about the Roman Emperor Claudius, whom Jacobi portrayed over 30 years ago in the BBC's hugely successful drama series. 8/8. Claudius the God
Abridged by Tamsin Collinson
Frank Renton presents a session from the Scottish Co-op Band, conducted by Allan Ramsey.
Culture show in which
Matthew Wright looks at the current arts.
Including at 3.30 Pause for Thought with the Rev Chris Webb in Wales.
