On the Radio
Seven days
Today
Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes Radio 2, 5pm
Alan and Mel hold the fort for Paul O’Grady.This week’s featured artist is Kate Bush, with more Carr-Nections and a classic film theme as they Ride The Movies.
Monday
The Conversation World Service, 11.30am
Our oceans are under threat as levels of plastic are reaching crisis point, and overfishing is damaging the biodiversity of the food chain. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women who are working to sustain our seas.
Tuesday
Art Of Now: North Korea Radio 4, 11.30am
A documentary about one of the largest art studios in the world – North Korea’s Mansudae Art Studio. It employs more than 5,000 staff, making it one of the biggest art-production sites in the world.
Wednesday
Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life Radio 4, 6.30pm
Multi-award winning comedian and author Mark Watson continues his probably doomed quest to make sense of the human experience.
Thursday
The Country Show With Bob Harris Radio 2, 9pm
Tanya Tucker joins Bob from Nashville ahead of her appearance at the Country 2 Country festival next week.
Friday
Late Junction Radio 3, 11pm
Mack Hagood is an author, podcaster, and professor at Miami University in Ohio. He joins presenter Jennifer Lucy Allan to discuss so-called sonic self-care.
Saturday
Paper Cuts – Gareth Thomas Radio 2, 9pm
As part of Sport Relief 2020, Kate Thornton interviews Gareth Thomas, one of the UK’s most influential sportsmen, to discuss his personal and sporting achievements.