Sitting in for Aled Jones. His guest is cricket commentator Henry Blofeld.
Romantic requests.
Michael Parkinson juggles music and chat. Guests include BBC broadcaster George Alagiah, journalist Quentin Cooper and author Michael Prescott, who sifts through the Sunday papers.
Series showcasing the music of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End. Stage composer and writer Jeremy Sams identifies his favourite musicals. His choices include The Sound of Music (1959, Fiddler on the Roof (1964) and Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (1964).
Nostalgic chart show. Dale Winton recalls this week in 1968, with a countdown featuring hits by the Bee Gees, Tom Jones and the Small Faces.
A pirate radio spectacular in which the former offshore DJ commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act, which resulted in the sinking of pirate radio. Johnnie talks to DJs of the era and plays a pick of period oldies.
With Melodies for You, featuring both popular and classical tunes.
Brian D'Arcy marks the anniversary of the death of Cardinal Newman in 1890. Featuring hymns sung by the choir of St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick and churches across the UK. The musical director is Colin Hunt , with conductor Anthony Crossland.
The art and craft of the popular song.
With hits and rarities from the era of big bands and dance bands.
Stage and film tunes.
Including at 1.30 Pause for Thought.
3.30 as 1.30
