Desert Island Discs

Radio 4, 11am

She may have recently quit as a pro on

Strictly Come

Dancing, but Oti

Mabuse (right) is a woman in demand. Her latest media appearance sees her discussing the songs and items she’d take with her to the mythical isle.

Esther Rantzen talks about her life, career, charity work and Private Passions (Radio 3, 12 midday), which include a love of music by Elgar, Brassens, Brahms, Grieg and Bizet.

In seven-part new series From Couch To Opera House (Classic

FM, 9pm) Jennifer Saunders offers listeners a guide to some of the greatest entries in the genre, from the work of Monteverdi to Sondheim.