On the Radio

Seven days

Today The First Time Radio 6, 1pm

Nitin Sawhney chats to Matt Everitt about the songs that have shaped his life and career. The composer recalls his earliest musical memories, playing in a Van Halen tribute band, how he approaches his composition of film scores and his love of Ennio Morricone, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Joni Mitchell.

Monday Ken Bruce Radio 2, 9.30am

Unforgotten star Sanjeev Bhaskar, who counts Elvis,Aztec Camera, Stevie Wonder and David Bowie among his greatest musical loves, chooses his Tracks Of My Years. Plus PopMaster.

Tuesday Another Country With Ricky Ross Radio Scotland, 8pm

Ricky chats to Nashville singersongwriter Stephanie Lambring about her latest album, Autonomy. Plus more new and classic country and Americana.

Wednesday Jo Whiley Radio 2, 7pm

Singer-songwriter Dodie who, at 25, has already notched up two Top 10 EPs, nearly half a billion Spotify streams and more than half a billion YouTube views, joins Jo to play music from her upcoming debut album, Build A Problem.

Thursday

American Psycho At 30 Radio 4, 11pm On the 30th anniversary of the release of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial third novel featuring Wall Street serial killer Patrick Bateman, Octavia Bright looks at why it struck such a nerve.

Friday Podcast Radio Hour Radio 4 Extra, 11am

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts showcase the podcast finalists from the 2021 BBC Audio Drama awards,.

Saturday Pick Of The Pops

Radio 2, 1pm

Paul Gambaccini presents chart hits from two great years.