MIKE MULVIHILL’S Radio Week

A Natural History Of The Banker

SATURDAY, 8PM, RADIO 4 The financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin’s lively documentary traces the troubled reputation of bankers in Britain and America, from the 17th century to the present day.

Good Morning Sunday

SUNDAY, 7AM, RADIO 2

Fern Britton sits in for Clare Balding, and launches this year’s Faith In The World week, which explores the theme of beauty.

Keeping On Keeping On

MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9.45AM (FM), 12.30AM, RADIO 4

There’s a real treat every weekday morning this week as Alan Bennett reads from his diaries, which are full of wonderfully wry observations.

Young Choristers Of The Year 2016

WEDNESDAY, 10PM, RADIO 2

From Manchester Cathedral, Diane Louise Jordan presents the grand final of the competition, which is now in its 30th year.

The Casebook Of Max And Ivan

THURSDAY, 6.30PM, RADIO 4

Acclaimed comedians and actors Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez are back as the incompetent private detectives, whose first gag-laden case finds them investigating a sinister underworld of murder, human sacrifice and sand.

Friday Night Is Music Night

FRIDAY, 8PM, RADIO 2

John Humphrys is at London’s Mermaid Theatre to present a concert to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first regular TV service. The show includes musical themes from Poldark, Quatermass, Mastermind and Blue Planet, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

ARCHERS UPDATE

It may be only October, but Alice has already thrown herself into casting for Ambridge’s Christmas show. At Apple Day, she signs up the whole Grundy clan, making flagrant promises of solo turns in the limelight. But how will the family react when they learn the title of the show? Meanwhile, Rob discovers there is someone in Ambridge with a friendly ear for his troubles, Susan wants Neil to improve his appearance and, after their quarrel last week, things are no better between the Fairbrothers. But will Rex be able to rid himself of his unreliable brother, or will Toby have the upper hand?