Radio Week

The Forsytes Concludes

SATURDAY, 2.30PM, RADIO 4

This excellent eight-part series brings Radio 4’s long-running adaptation of John Galsworthy’s family saga to a close. A strong cast and an excellent script give the story real energy and vividness. A fine piece of radio drama.

Life At Absolute Zero

SUNDAY, 7.45PM, RADIO 4

In this continuing series of comic tales by Lynne Truss, set in a wind-blasted coastal town, we hear about the emotional triangle of Jim, the former Mrs Jim and the present incumbent.

Admissions

MONDAY, 9.45AM (FM), 12.30AM, RADIO 4

Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh spent his working days performing life-saving operations while having to deal with the petty bureaucracy that blights the NHS. In this compelling memoir, read by Robert Powell, Henry describes the irritations, triumphs and tragedies of his working life.

One To One

TUESDAY, 9.30AM, RADIO 4

Would you want to know, from genetic testing, if you were likely to succumb to a serious illness? Jane Hill, whose father and uncle had Parkinson’s disease, and John Jennings, who could inherit a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer’s, share their worries.

Soul Music

WEDNESDAY, 9AM, 9.30PM, RADIO 4 Waterloo Sunset, by Ray Davies, has lyrics and a chord progression that take listeners on a voyage towards the setting sun. In this first programme of the new series about music and memories, we hear from some of those whose lives have been changed by this song.

Bob Harris Country

THURSDAY, 7PM, RADIO 2

Bob Delevante is a graphic designer and a record producer, and has a voice that sounds a lot like Buddy Holly. A major player on the Nashville music scene, he joins Bob Harris this evening to give us a live session of tracks from his latest album, Valley Of Days.

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show

FRIDAY, 6.30AM, RADIO 2

Chris has two great acts in the studio for his last show of the week. Sheryl Crow performs tracks from her new album, Be Myself, and the country music trio Lady Antebellum gives a live session.