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Composer Of The Week
12 NOON, RADIO 3
Pachelbel’s Canon In D is a soothing piece of music that can, because of overuse, drive people round the bend. Written in the 1690s, it faded into silence over the centuries, but was rediscovered in the 20th century. It is hugely popular for weddings and funerals, and is overused in films and adverts. All this week, Donald Macleod unravels the musical legacy of a composer who did so much more than write one simple but effective piece.
Chinese Characters
1.45PM, RADIO 4
The Empress Wu Zetian was born to a humble class, but became the only woman in 2,000 years to reign over China in her own right. Unreliable historical texts record her as a murdering, plotting despot, and a practitioner of witchcraft. Rana Mitter does what he can,
Simon Mayo
5PM, RADIO 2
Difficult news comes to a family. Phil and Sarah have two lovely children, James and Lauren, but a genetic glitch means that Lauren is disabled. Sarah copes with the constant round of hospital appointments, but during one of these appointments, Phil discovers that Lauren is not his child. Caroline Bond joins Simon to talk about her book The Second Child, and to hear what listener reviewers think of it.
Marc Riley
7PM, BBC 6 MUSIC
Jessica Lea Mayfield joins Marc for a studio session. Jessica, currently on a tour of the UK, has been on the road, singing and playing, since she was eight years old as part of her family’s bluegrass band. She made her first album when she was just 15, and has a new album out called Sorry Is Gone. Jessica sings rock and country music with a certain eerie melancholy, which may or may not be your cup of tea.
My Secret Wig
9PM, RADIO 4
Brian Kernohan, who is getting a bit thin on top, goes for a wig fitting, and hears from both wig-makers and wearers about a hidden bald world.