TODAY’S RADIO

Why Are We So Angry?

9.30AM, RADIO 4

It’s terrifying how angry people are online. Oliver Burkeman, an advice guru, finds out how media outlets actually spread anger, and how this anger spills over into our everyday behaviour. Oliver also discovers a disturbing fact – outrage sells.

Jo Whiley & Simon Mayo

5PM, RADIO 2

Tom Walker, the young singersongwriter who had a big hit with his heartfelt song Leave A Light On – about reaching out to a friend in need – has a new single out. Called Angels, it’s going to be another big hit. He’ll perform the song on today’s drivetime show, and throw in another song or two for good measure.

David Baddiel Tries To Understand

8.45PM, RADIO 4

So much of the modern world is a profound mystery to many of us. In this new, four-part series, David Baddiel confesses to his ignorance on a number of subjects, then tries to put that right. In this first programme, David tackles something that we encounter every day and are totally reliant on, yet is only vaguely understood by the majority of us – electricity. He sets off to Manchester to talk to an expert in high-voltage technology, then goes to a huge power station

The Ballads Of The Great War – 1915

9PM, RADIO 2

Zeppelin air raids on Britain began in January 1915, bringing the war horribly closer to civilians. These airships were to drop 5,000 bombs, but were largely abandoned by 1917 because they were cumbersome, ineffective and easily blown off course. Their effect on morale, though, was devastating. Some of the fear these raids engendered is reflected in these First World War-themed songs performed by John Tams, Martin Carthy, Chris While, Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe, Barbara Dickson and Heidi Talbot.

The Hauntening

11.15PM, RADIO 4

In this series of modern ghost stories about spooks and spirits lurking in gadgets and new technology, a taxi app offers weird destinations.

Tom Walker (5pm, Radio 2)