Including at 6.20 Pause for Thought.

Including at 9.15 Pause for Thought.

3/3. Composer/arranger/producer Richard Niles explores the various aspects of melody, from medieval Gregorian chants to the Bee Gees. The series winds down with a look at the critical importance of vocal performance, and questions the warbling and melody-crunching nature of certain contemporary diva-style singing. Contributors include producer Pete Waterman ,
Richard Carpenter , soprano Natasha Marsh , Wet Wet Wet's Marti Pellow, and jazz guitarists Martin Taylor , Mike Stern and Jay Azzolina.

Denise Van Outen presents a special edition showcasing Andrew Lloyd Webber 's written, revived and produced works since Whistle Down the Wind in 1996. Mike Dixon conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with guests including Connie Fisher and Aoife Mulholland (The Sound of Music), Preeya Kalidas (Bombay Dreams), Elena Roger (Evita), Stephen Gately , Lee Mead and Dean Collinson
(Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), ex-Blue singer Duncan James and Capital Voices. Music choices: page 120

Actress Alex Kingston reads an abridged version of Daphne du Maurier's tale of romance.
5/8. Mrs Danvers suggests that Mrs de Winter wear one of Rebecca's gowns to the annual fancy dress ball, with disastrous results.
Abridged by Neville Teller

Arts and culture with Matthew Wright.

Featuring Vic Godard live in session.

Including at 3.30 Pause for Thought.