On the Radio

Seven days

Today

Music Map, BBC Radio 3, 1.30pm The stormy Hebridean Isle of Staffa inspired Felix Mendelssohn to write his concert overture Fingal’s Cave when he visited Scotland in 1829. In this sonic journey, Sara Mohr-pietsch maps the overture in a wider musical landscape through a playlist of Scottish fantasies and legends.

Monday

The Sensitive, BBC Radio 4 Extra Originally broadcast back in 2006, this classic series sees Jimmy Chisholm star as Thomas Soutar – a man with a psychic gift called in to help with unsolved crimes in Glasgow.

Tuesday

Thanks a Lot Milton Jones, BBC Radio 4, 6.30pm

King of the one-liners Milton Jones returns for a new series of the show where he’s the man who can help anyone anywhere – whether they need it or not.

Wednesday

Jo Whiley, BBC Radio 2, 7pm

The best new music and classic tracks, including a sofa session from Manchester rock band James.

Thursday

The Country Show with Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2, 9pm Nashville star Charles Esten is live in the studio to play songs from his debut album ahead of his UK tour, including dates in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Friday

Classic FM at the Movies, Classic FM, 7pm

Jonathan Ross plays iconic and much-loved film music to start the weekend, this week including Schindler’s List by John Williams, Up by Michael Giacchino, Chocolat by Rachel Portman and Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken.

Saturday

Romesh Ranganathan, BBC Radio 2, 10am

The comedian launches his new Saturday show, taking over from Claudia Winkleman. Expect music, guests and games. This week, Romesh is joined in the studio by friend and fellow Radio 2 host Rob Beckett.