ON the Radio Seven Days

Today Sounds Of The ’70s with Johnnie Walker Radio 2, 2pm

The veteran broadcaster curates a fantasy Glastonbury line-up and speaks to fans about their memories of the music festival in ’70, ’ 71 and ’ 79, while organiser Michael Eavis shares his anecdotes of the early days.

Monday Composer Of The Week: Beethoven – Private Papers Radio 3, noon

Donald Macleod is joined by scholar Erica Buurman and biographer Jan Swafford to comb through the composer’s letters, sketchbooks and journals, looking for clues to his relationships and working life.

Tuesday Free Thinking Radio 3, 10pm

Rebus creator Ian Rankin chats to author Tahmima Anam in a conversation organised by the Royal Society of Literature and the Bradford Literature Festival, while Xine Yao looks at trends in science fiction.

Wednesday Sara Cox Radio 2, 5pm

Chat, chart oldies and listener dedications with the popular presenter. From 7pm it’s The Wower, an hour of fantastic tunes.

Thursday Open Country Radio 4, 3pm

Dame Julie Walters, star of Educating Rita, Mamma Mia and Mary Poppins Returns, reminisces about her favourite childhood park, Warley Woods in Smethwick, Staffordshire.

Friday Absolute ’80s Greatest Hits Absolute Radio, 7pm

Claire Sturgess presents classic tracks from the decade that gave us New Order, Madness, The Smiths, Guns N’ Roses and Run DMC. Saturday Passion, Penalties And Pavarotti Radio 2, 8pm

Sports presenter Gabby Logan looks back to some unforgettable World Cup games and epic emotions on the eve of the 30th anniversary of Italia ’90.