The Past Is A Foreign Country

Radio 4, 8pm

Broadcaster and writer Peter Curran (right) left Northern Ireland at the height of The Troubles. Here he learns more about what life was like for those who stayed, hearing from both Michael Bradley of The Undertones and historian Arthur Magee.

The Frost Tapes (Radio 4, 11.30am) continues with a focus on Jane Fonda, which includes clips from the actor and activist’s first meeting with the host when she was only 21.

Ken Bruce (Monday-Friday, Radio 2, 9.30am) probably won’t be able to get a word in edgeways this week – actor and explorer Brian Blessed is the latest star to choose the Tracks Of My Years.