On the Radio

Seven days

Today

Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes Radio 2, 5pm

Alan and Mel hold the fort for Paul O’Grady.This week’s featured artist is Kate Bush, with more Carr-Nections and a classic film theme as they Ride The Movies.

Monday

The Conversation World Service, 11.30am

Our oceans are under threat as levels of plastic are reaching crisis point, and overfishing is damaging the biodiversity of the food chain. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who are working to sustain our seas.

Tuesday

Art Of Now: North Korea Radio 4, 11.30am

A documentary about one of the largest art studios in the world – North Korea’s Mansudae Art Studio. It employs more than 5,000 staff, making it one of the biggest art-production sites in the world.

Wednesday

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life Radio 4, 6.30pm

Multi-award winning comedian and author Mark Watson continues his probably doomed quest to make sense of the human experience.

Thursday

The Country Show With Bob Harris Radio 2, 9pm

Tanya Tucker joins Bob from Nashville ahead of her appearance at the Country 2 Country festival next week.

Friday

Late Junction Radio 3, 11pm

Mack Hagood is an author, podcaster, and professor at Miami University in Ohio. He joins presenter Jennifer Lucy Allan to discuss so-called sonic self-care.

Saturday

Paper Cuts – Gareth Thomas Radio 2, 9pm

As part of Sport Relief 2020, Kate Thornton interviews Gareth Thomas, one of the UK’s most influential sportsmen, to discuss his personal and sporting achievements.