Desert Island Discs

Radio 4, , 11am

Former child prodigy gy and now revered cellist Yo-Yo Ma (right) is Lauren Laverne’s latest guest. He’ll be choosing his eight favourite recordings s as well as selecting which items he’d take ke to help him pass the time on the mythical isle.

In Tales From The Cloakroom With Sharleen Spiteri (Absolute Radio, 8pm) the Texas singer hears stories about some of the nation’s independent music venues from stars including Ricky Wilson and Guy Garvey.

Damian Lynch reads The Chronicles Of Burke Street (Radio 4, 7.45pm), Ingrid Persaud’s story of a young man who, while grieving for his mother, begins to suspect he’s being haunted.