On the Radio

Seven days

Today Barry Manilow - They Write The Songs Radio 2, 9pm

Barry turns his attention to the unique song-writing collaboration between Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who came together after responding to the same advert in NME in 1967.

Monday The Country Girls Radio 4, 10.45am

Edna O’brien’s frank story of women in 1950s Ireland. Kate and Baba blag their way into a wine-tasting event and meet Eugene Gaillard.

Tuesday In The Studio World Service, 11.30am

World Of Warcraft is one of the most popular computer games on the planet. Presenter and gamer Alex Humphreys spends time with the developer’s sound department.

Wednesday A Mortal Work Of Art Radio 4 Extra, 6.30am

As tattoos become more visible on the bodies of the British public, Mary Anne Hobbs explores the meeting point between the world of fine art and the world of tattoos.

Thursday Bayeux Radio 4, 2.15pm

Comedy-drama. Rapacious Bishop Odo meets his match in the Anglo-saxon former Queen, Edith. He wants her wealth, she wants to survive.

Friday Natural Histories Radio 4, 11am

The dreamy smile of the sloth has made it an ideal companion for selfies, with sloths becoming popular on the internet… not always good news for them. Amid these conflicting attitudes hides the real flesh-and-blood sloth.

Saturday Angellica Bell Scala, 7am

Find out more about Angellica’s cello lessons as she encourages others of all ages who are learning an instrument.