Today’s radio

AFTERNOON CONCERT

2PM, RADIO 3 HHHH

Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade, inspired by Plato’s thoughts on the nature of love, is intensely dramatic and cinematic in its sound. The work is scored for violin, strings and percussion instruments – including chimes, Chinese blocks and a glockenspiel. Tasmin Little is the violin soloist for this performance with the

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

CURIOUS UNDER THE STARS

2.15PM, RADIO 4 HHHHH

The 302 bus makes the switchback journey from the mysterious village of Glan Don to the outside world. On board are Gareth, the heavily pregnant Diane and the local alchemist Matty. A sudden landslide – possibly caused by dragons – brings the bus to a

Susan Calman (6.30pm, Radio 4) sharp halt, and sends Diane into labour. This repeated third series of the comedy drama, set on the edge of Wales and reality, gets off to a cracking start.

SUSAN CALMAN MAKES ME HAPPY

6.30PM, RADIO 4 HHHH It was lovely to see happiness overwhelming Susan Calman on Strictly Come Dancing in

2017. Susan, a stand-up comedian, was good at making other people laugh, but always let shadows cloud her own happiness. Taking to the dance floor in a variety of eye-catching outfits as Kevin Clifton’s partner lifted that anxiety, and filled her with joy. In this series, Susan explores some of the things in life that give her happiness.

MARC RILEY

7PM, BBC 6 MUSIC HHHH Katy Young and Rosa Slade make up the duo Peggy Sue. Katy and Rosa sing with a bright, strong harmony that gives a real punch to their songs. They’ve got a new album due out in the new year, and will sing tracks from it this evening. SJ