On the Radio

Seven days

Today

Heart Of Darkness Radio 4, 3pm

Joseph Conrad’s classic novel is reimagined for modern times. Maya (Georgia Henshaw) is a scientist, sent into the heart of the Congo Rainforest after contact is lost with a research team. What’s become of their leader, Kurtz? Also stars Jude Akuwudike and Stephen Hogan.

Monday

Salford: Where The Beautiful Trumpets Sound

Radio 3, 7.30pm

Mark Wigglesworth in Manchester joins the BBC Philharmonic for music by Schoenberg and Haydn. Baritone Roderick Williams sings Mahler.

Tuesday

People Fixing The World World Service, 3pm

Richard Kenny looks at the trend of planting small forests, about the size of tennis courts, in cities. The initiative brings a whole host of benefits for the environment and communities.

Wednesday

Composer Of The Week Radio 3, 12pm

Donald Macleod explores Tchaikovsky’s long-standing love affair with Italy.

Thursday

Jo Whiley

Radio 2, 7pm

Jo begins her show with the Shiny Happy Playlist – half an hour of feelgood hits to bring light to lockdown nights. Plus more great music, old and new.

Friday

Sounds Of The 90s

Radio 2, 10pm

Fearne Cotton presents music and memories from the decade of Game Boys, bomber jackets and Cool Britannia.

Saturday

Nicki Chapman Radio 2, 10am

Record-breaking authors Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone, the creators of food blog Pinch Of Nom, chat to Nicki about their third cookbook, while pop band Mcfly chat about their big plans for 2021. The talent show judge also dips in to the Chappers Collection to spotlight an artist she has worked with in the past.