On the Radio Seven days

Today Private Passions: Ken Loach Radio 3, 12pm

Director Ken Loach, whose films reflect the struggle of ordinary people fighting for justice, talks to Michael Berkeley about the classical music he’s loved throughout his life.

Monday Ken Bruce Radio 2, 9.30am

James Morrison, the Brit Award-winning singer songwriter, picks his Tracks Of My Years with songs from Bryan Adams and Ray Charles. Plus Ken has another round of the legendary PopMaster music quiz and listener’s dedications with today’s love song.

Tuesday Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang Ups Radio 4, 6.30pm

In episode one of series five,Tom seeks some medical advice while Mum fights on behalf of Sheffield’s trees. Comedy.

Wednesday Marc Riley 6 Music, 7pm

Marc is joined by Mr Ben and the Bens, an indie act founded by Lancaster polymath Ben Hall. His new album,Who Knows Jenny Jones, is an experimental pop exploration.

Thursday CMA Highlights Show Radio 2, 9pm

Patrick Kielty is in Nashville with highlights from this year’s CMA Awards, the biggest night of the country music year.

Friday Can A Machine Read My Mind? World Service, 8.30pm

Presenter Alex Lathbridge goes in search of the latest efforts to connect brains to computers. He learns how this technology might be used to help people with serious medical conditions like locked-in syndrome.

Saturday Saturday Night At The Movies Classic FM, 5pm

Andrew Collins continues Classic FM’s mini-series with music from films featuring legendary Hollywood actors.