Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Maureen Kendler.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with Father Brian D'Arcy.

New series 1/3. Comic actor Rob Brydon traces the history of situation comedy and assesess its relevance as a social and cultural barometer.
He talks to the creators of some of the more successful and significant sitcoms of the past 40 years, and attempts to get at what the writers really had in mind when devising these shows. He also interviews the stars about the lasting impact of their work. This first edition explores the evolution of the family unit, from the squeaky-clean all-American cosiness of I Love Lucy to the cynicism displayed by The
Simpsons and The Royle Family. Producer Paul Kobrak

2/8. Contemporary jazz series in which the innovative saxophonist airs live music and new releases.
Tonight's guest is Dutch saxophonist Benjamin Herman. And British jazz giant Stan Tracey performs a cover of Thelonious Monk's 'Round Midnight. Plus tracks by the Pat Methenyand Brad Mehldau Quartet, Abram Wilson , and unsigned saxophonist Dan Stern , and a newly remixed version of Nina Simone 's Aint Got No Life.

With Lord Large Band in session. At 1.30 Pause for Thought with Mike Ford.

3.30 as 1.30.