Drama: Life Rights

Radio 4, 2.15pm

Robert Jack (right) and Sandy Grierson star in Nicholas

Meiklejohn’s tale of two estranged friends. When one of the former pals, who is now a briefly successful film director, approaches the other with an unusual request, it leads them to reflect on their contradictory memories.

In The Forum (BBC World Service, 10am & 12 midnight) Rajan Datar gets listeners in a summery mood by exploring the history of ice cream, including the crucial role played by salt.

Radio 3 In Concert (Radio 3, 7.30pm) features the BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ performance of Elizabeth Maconchy’s Proud Thames Overture.