Including at 6.20 Pause for Thought.
Sitting in for Jonathan Ross. Guests include Richard Hawley.
Alexei Sayle 's Alternative Take
New series 1/6. One of the original comics of conscience and integrity, Alexei Sayle looks at the evolution of satirical, hard-hitting "alternative" comedy and its impact on Britain's arts and culture. This first edtion looks at everything from nuclear issues to race relations, and features Jim Barclay , Tony Allen , Mark Thomas , Mark Steel , Jeremy Hardy , Robert Newman and others. Spoken word choices: page 121
1.30 Alan Carr and Friends at the Fringe
1/2. Award-winning comic Alan Carr introduces the cream of comedians from this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Repeated from Thursday
(Maconie on the Reading Festival: p30)
With a set from increasingly popular south London indie band Athlete.
With America's Greatest Hits.
A chance to hear a recently recorded exclusive concert by serious pop diva Annie Lennox, whose fourth solo studio album, Songs of Mass Destruction, is released in October. Accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra with conductor Andy Brown, the Scottish singer performs new and old songs.
Music choices: page 120
Heart and soul: page 12
Manic chat.
Podcast: highlights available at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/brand
Including at 2.30 Pause for Thought.
6.15 as 2.30
