On the Radio Seven Days

Today Gordon Brown On The Gospel Of Wealth BBC Radio 4, 1.30pm

On the centenary of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s death, Gordon Brown asks if the principles for giving – set out in his radical pamphlet, The Gospel Of Wealth – are still relevant.

Monday Ken Bruce

BBC Radio 2, 9.30pm

Neil Hannon, founder and lead singer of The Divine Comedy, picks his Tracks Of My Years, with songs from Kate Bush and The Undertones.

Also on the show, Ken has another round of the legendary Popmaster music quiz.

Tuesday Her Story Made History BBC World Service, 1.30pm

In this new five-part series, the BBC’S Special Correspondent Lyse Doucet sits down with some of the key women establishing democracy and equality in the world.

Wednesday The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2, 9pm

This week, Mark presents live highlights from Cambridge Folk Festival 2019, with music from Nick Mulvey, Richard Thompson, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita.

Thursday BBC Introducing Radio 4 Comedy Award: The Final, Radio 4, 6.30pm

Host Mark Watson will be joined by an expert panel of judges as five of the UK’S most exciting new comedy acts compete for the coveted title.

Friday Iggy Pop

BBC Radio 6, 7pm

Iggy serves up a sonic cocktail to kick off the weekend. He’ll be spinning music from Sun Ra, Thom Yorke, Thundercat and The Claypool Lennon Delirium.

Saturday Jack Pepper’s Culture Bunker Scala Radio, 3pm

The 19-year-old composer Jack Pepper curates a musical journey encompassing a variety of eras, styles and composers.