Desert Island Discs Radio 4, , 11am

Cliff Richard (right) first took part in the evergreen programme way back in 1960. Will Bill Haley & His Comets’ Rock Around The Clock still be his favourite record when he speaks eaks to Lauren Laverne today?

In Open Book (Radio 4, 4pm) Johny Pitts is joined by Thomas Keneally, Professor John Mullan and Armando Iannucci for a discussion about author Charles Dickens’ enduring popularity.

Neil Brand’s 1930s-set musical comedy Big Broadcast (Radio 4, 7.15pm) tells the story of a Hollywood star’s efforts to put a stop to a property magnate’s political ambitions. Ian Conningham and Susannah Fielding star.