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TODAY’S RADIO
Yorkshire
9.45AM (FM), 12.30AM, RADIO 4
Britain is geologically diverse, with many more types of rocks and sedimentary layers than elsewhere in Europe. This diversity can be seen to dramatic effect in Yorkshire, where the rolling moors, deep caves and wild coastline have been a source of inspiration to writers and artists, and where the rich mineral deposits have fuelled industry. Richard Morris tells the story of this landscape this week.
Dowland And His Legacy
12 NOON, RADIO 3
John Dowland wrote simple melodies, so his work is popular with those learning to play the guitar or lute. When you hear an expert playing Dowland’s work, you hear all the subtleties that make his music so special. All this week, Donald Macleod features this Renaissance composer’s music, beginning with the dance
Biggles Flies North
2PM, RADIO 4 EXTRA
An old wartime pal, ex-Squadron Leader Wilkinson, is having trouble with a sinister character, so Biggles flies to Canada. He lands at a remote airfield as the Arctic winter closes in, and he finds that ‘Wilks’ is in grave danger. His fledgling airline has hardly got off the ground, but someone wants it – and is prepared to kill to get it. Michael Palin reads this abridged eight-part version of a W.E. Johns classic.
Top Brain
3PM, RADIO 4
Three winners from previous Brain Of Brains radio contests answer questions from Russell Davies for the title of Top Brain. Subjects for questions include editors of Vogue and music from Blade Runner.
Just A Minute
6.30PM, RADIO 4
This silly but hugely entertaining panel show embarks on its 80th series tonight. Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Josie Lawrence and Tony Hawks are on the first show, and will be speaking with wit and a degree of wisdom on musical theatre, office politics, Napoleon and other unrelated topics.