The Essay: New Generation Thinkers

Radio 3, 10.45pm Christina Faraday (right), who lectures in the History Of Art at the University Of Cambridge, explores how political, social and religious messages have been conveyed from Ancient Rome to the Tudor era.

In Norse mythology, the Valkyries are the women who select which warriors are heroic enough to go to Valhalla. Bridget Kendal and her guests discuss the stories surrounding them in The

Forum (BBC World Service, 10am). Comedy Ankle Tag (Radio 4, 6.30pm) ends with a guest appearance by Ruth Madoc as Gruff’s mum, who visits and learns that Bob is out of prison.