The New Deal – A Story For Our Times

Radio 4, 11am

As the title suggests,there’s somethingtimely aboutthisnew serieslookingat America’ sr esp on see to the Great De press ion.ss ion. Historian and writer Mary bethr Mary beth Hamilton explores the impact of Franklin D Roosevelt’ s New Deal.

Tomorrow is National Album Day and to celebrate Sounds Of The 80 s With Gary Davies( Radio 2,8 pm, above) is counting down the decade’ s top 40 albums, as voted for by listeners from a list drawn up by a panel of experts. LateJunction (Radio3,11pm) features highlights from TUSK Virtual, including Kate Car rand Sheryl Cheung’ s music made from bicycles.