On the Radio Seven days

Sunday The Sunscreen Song BBC Radio 2, 9pm

Lee Perry tells the story about the Baz Luhrmann’s song, Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) which reached No.1 in the UK charts 20 years ago.

Monday BBC National Short Story Award 2019 BBC Radio 4, 12pm

Tamara Lawrance reads the first story shortlisted for this celebrated award.

Tuesday The Long And Short Of Life Expectancy BBC Radio 4, 11am

Life expectancy in the UK appears to be stalling after years of dramatic improvements. The science writer and broadcaster, Timandra Harkness, asks why this is happening, who is affected, and how we should respond.

Wednesday Late Junction: Songs Of Innocence And Experience BBC Radio 3, 11am

As a major new exhibition of William Blake opens at the Tate Gallery, Verity Sharp shares music inspired by the visionary painter, printmaker and poet.

Thursday The Country Show With Paul Sexton BBC Radio 2, 9pm

Paul comes directly from the BBC Introducing stage at the Long Road Festival in Leicestershire where he introduces an hour of live music.

Friday The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show BBC Radio 2, 6.30am

Zoe will be joined by celebrity guests and will have live music in the studio from Irish chart toppers Westlife.

Saturday Global Business: Plain Sailing? BBC World Service, 8.30am

Intense work has long been underway to make the biggest port in Europe – in Rotterdam – ready for Brexit. Ruth Alexander has been to Rotterdam to find out if they are ready.