On the Radio

Seven days

Today Private Passions Radio 3, Noon

Former International Development Secretary and Tory leadership candidate, Rory Stewart, chats to Michael Berkeley about his relief at leaving politics, the years he spent in Afghanistan, and his reasons for moving with his

young family to Jordan.

Monday Nemone

6 Music, 7.30am

Nemone welcomes some bigname guests to the 6 Music breakfast show as she sits in for Lauren Laverne. Idris Elba and Regina King join her to discuss their new film, Harder They Fall.

Tuesday

Pride Or Prejudice:

How We Read Now

Radio 4, 11.30am

Abigail Williams of Oxford University explores the power of the novel. Contributors include Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Nadifa Mohamed, and books featured include Samuel Richardson’s Pamela and Judith Kerr’s The Tiger Who Came To Tea.

Wednesday

Composer Of The Week Radio 3, Noon

Donald Macleod examines the life and music of George Walker, in conversation with his son Gregory.

Thursday

What’s Funny About...

The Good Life

Radio 4 Extra, 10.30pm Felicity Kendal joins Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman to reminisce about the fondly remembered ’70s sitcom in which she starred alongside Richard Briers, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington.

Friday

Sounds Of The 80s

Radio 2, 8pm

Gary Davies presents a Halloween special, with a Siouxsie & The Banshees Mastermix. Plus, author Dylan Jones selects his favourite songs of the era in My 80s.

Saturday

Claudia Winkleman

Radio 2, 10am

Enjoy a lazy Saturday morning with Claudia and celeb guests.