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TODAY’S RADIO
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9.30AM, RADIO 4 ★★★★ Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurodegenerative condition with distressing symptoms, both physical and mental. It usually manifests between the ages of 30 and 50, becomes increasingly severe, and shortens the lives of sufferers. Kat Arney hears from Sarah Tabrizi, who’s leading the hunt for a cure.
OTI MABUSE’S DANCING LEGENDS 11.30AM, RADIO 4 ★★★★
Oti Mabuse has learned and performed many a dance, but she’s never tried her feet at Irish dancing. Today, she ties on a pair of the plimsoll-like shoes called ghillies to learn the soft-footed version of this energetic and
joyful art form. She will also hear about the centuries-long history of the dance that Michael Flatley sent flying round the world.
SAM HUGHES 1PM, SCALA RADIO ★★★★
Scala Radio, which recently celebrated its third anniversary, continues with its mission to bring live studio music to its growing band of listeners. Sam Hughes will be joined on her regular show by the pianist Francesco Tristano, who was born in Luxembourg and has studied music in Europe and America. Francesco is renowned for his piano playing, but he also plays clarinet, and composes both classical and experimental music.
THAT REMINDS ME 6.30PM, RADIO 4 EXTRA
★★★★
Barry Took began his career in entertainment while doing National Service. Back on civvy street, he started writing for comedy shows such as Round The Horne and The Army Game. This programme, first broadcast in 1999 and airing here to mark 20 years since his death, finds Barry recalling his life in comedy before an invited audience.