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| BBC RADIO 2 Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Ken Bruce
Monday 11 August
9.30am-12.00noon BBC RADIO 2
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Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom joins Ken Bruce today to select her 10 Tracks Of My Years.
Sandi, whose career was boosted by a series of live webcasts from her flat in Tooting, London, had her first No. 1 hit single with I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair) back in 2006. She released her second album, The Pink & The Lily, earlier this year.
Sandi's choices include tracks by Fleetwood Mac, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell and Eva Cassidy.
Presenter/Ken Bruce, Producer/Gary Bones
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Big Band Special Ep 1/2
Monday 11 August
10.00-10.30pm BBC RADIO 2
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Clare Teal presents the first of two programmes featuring the BBC Big Band performing in the German city of Bingen am Rhein. Tonight's show features the music of Glenn Miller, Les Brown, Tommy Dorsey and Billy May.
Presenter/Clare Teal, Producer/Bob McDowall
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Suzi Quatro's Heroes Ep 3/6
Monday 11 August
11.30pm-12.00midnight BBC RADIO 2
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Suzi Quatro continues her series with this week's nominated hero, John Sebastian.
John's life changed when he saw The Beatles play on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964. Having made a name for himself on the folk scene of New York's Greenwich Village, he formed The Lovin' Spoonful and wrote a number of hits, including Do You Believe In Magic, You Didn't Have To Be So Nice, Daydream and Summer In The City.
In 1976, he went on to enjoy a solo No. 1 with Welcome Back, written for the American TV series Welcome Back Kotter.
Presenter/Suzi Quatro, Producer/Kevin Howlett
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| BBC RADIO 3 Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Olivier Messiaen wrote the extended song-cycle Harawi as the first in a trilogy of works inspired by the legend of Tristan and Isolde (the others, Cinq Rechants and the Turangalîla Symphony, can be heard at the BBC Proms in early September).
Unlike most of Messiaen's music, these works explore human, rather than divine, love: there is no mention of God anywhere in them. Harawi alludes to Peruvian love songs, even though the texts to the 12 songs are by Messiaen himself.
Featuring in this live lunchtime recital is soprano Gweneth-Ann Jeffers, a former member of the Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House, who is developing a formidable reputation. She is accompanied by pianist Simon Lepper, a sought-after partner for a number of rising star singers.
Presenter/Suzy Klein, Producer/Brian Jackson
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Gianandrea Noseda, principal conductor of the BBC Philharmonic, conducts his orchestra and the BBC Singers in a concert showcasing two of his passions: opera from his native Italy (Puccini's Il Tabarro) and a symphony from the country where he studied conducting under Valery Gergiev (Rachmaninov's rarely heard Symphony No. 1).
Lasting not more than an hour, the Puccini opera Il Tabarro, (The Cloak), is given a rare concert performance with a star-studded cast, which includes soprano Barbara Frittoli as Giorgetta, the young wife of the barge-owner Michele (Lado Ataneli), whose straying fidelity leads to fatal consequences for her lover, Luigi (Miro Dvorsky).
"I like Giorgetta," says Frittoli. "She is a normal woman, but she is unfaithful to her husband owing to the deep sorrow of losing their child. In the end, she decides to return to him, but by then it is too late."
Michele uncovers Giorgetta's affair with Luigi and murders his rival. He wraps the body in the same cloak beneath which, in happier times, he would huddle together with his wife and child, to take shelter on cold nights.
Puccini's score keenly reflects both the tale's dramatic realism and its murky undercurrents.
Presenter/Suzy Klein, Producer/Mike George
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The Lebrecht Interview – Sir
Peter Jonas
Monday 11 August
10.00-10.45pm BBC RADIO 3 |
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Few people have experienced as panoramic a view of the international music scene as Sir Peter Jonas, one of the key figures in opera over the last 50 years. Sir Peter launched his career during summer holidays spent working as a stage-hand at Glyndebourne Festival Opera, while immersing himself in the BBC Proms.
He later ran the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, English National Opera in London and Bavarian State Opera, Munich, from which he retired in 2005. In this new interview, he discusses the problems and rewards of creating opera in the modern world.
Norman Lebrecht also delves into deeper, emotional territory, asking Sir Peter, who worked 18-hour days at English National Opera but describes himself as "bone-idle", about his love affair with singer Lucia Popp, the sudden death of his sister and his battles with cancer.
Presenter/Norman Lebrecht, Producer/Paul Frankl
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World On 3 With Mary Ann Kennedy
Monday 11 August
11.15pm-1.00am BBC RADIO 3
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Mary Ann Kennedy introduces further highlights from this year's WOMAD Festival, including a taste of the Rio Carnival from Brazilian band Monobloco and Tuareg desert blues from Terakaft.
Monobloco, who played at the festival's Siam Tent, are one of Brazil's most popular "bloco" or street-bands. They perform every year in the Rio Carnival and have been hailed as a breath of fresh air, playing not only samba rhythms, but also a wide variety of other traditional beats. Even their rehearsals attract thousands of spectators in Rio.
Mary Ann also presents highlights of Terakaft's Friday-night headlining performance in the Siam Tent. A desert blues band from Mali, Terakaft were started by two of the founder-members of fellow Tuareg band Tinariwen.
Presenter/Mary Ann Kennedy, Producer/Roger Short
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| BBC RADIO 4 Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Book Of The Week – Travels On The Dance Floor Ep 1/5
Monday 11 to Friday 15 August
9.45-10.00am BBC RADIO 4
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When poet and biographer Grevel Lindop took up salsa dancing in rainy Manchester, he thought he was just fulfilling a New Year's resolution to get some exercise.
His only qualifications were two left feet, size 12s, and some excruciating memories of ballroom dancing lessons way back in adolescence.
But salsa gradually took over his life. Intense, intimate and addictive, this adrenalin-pumping Afro-Latin-American dance style is rapidly becoming a worldwide craze, and it soon became a passion for Grevel.
He set out to discover the roots of salsa, learn the most authentic moves and find dance heaven in the heartland of this rich, kaleidoscopic tradition whose very name means a "sauce" or spicy mixture.
His quest took him through the streets, clubs, bars and dance halls of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Miami, and brought encounters with musicians, dancers, poets, artists, policemen, voodoo priests, hookers, hustlers and thieves.
Grevel Lindop reads his book, Travels On The Dance Floor, abridged for Radio 4's Book Of The Week by Libby Spurrier.
Reader/Grevel Lindop, Producer/Matt Thompson
BBC Radio 4 Publicity
Woman's Hour Drama –
The Pillow Book Ep 1/5
Monday
11 to Friday 15 August
10.45-11.00am BBC RADIO 4 |
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The Pillow Book is a thriller and love story set in the 10th-century Japanese Court.
Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari are commissioned to unravel a series of unsettling thefts within the palace walls which imply the unthinkable – a malicious intent towards the Emperor, the Sun God himself.
Clumsy and awkward, Lieutenant Yukinari is ill-equipped to deal with the unfamiliar ceremony and customs. But with his wit and Lady Shonagon's insider knowledge, the unlikely couple set out to unravel the mystery.
The Japanese Court was a world of custom and barbed wit, where women in particular had to operate with the utmost subtlety. This was a world where a cat could be raised to the level of nobility, as could a ghost – to placate his mischief. But it was also a world where heads could be lost for an ill-placed comment or too bold a glance.
The Pillow Book, written by Robert Forrest, was inspired by the diary of Sei Shonagon, a court lady to the Empress Sadako. Mark Bazeley plays Lieutenant Yukinari and Lady Shonagon is played by Ruth Gemmell. Other members of the cast include Laura Rees as the Empress, Richard Madden as the Emperor, John Rowe as Narimasa, Benedict Cumberbatch as Tadanobu, Caroline Martin as Saisho and Colette O'Neil as Tozami.
Producer/Lu Kemp
BBC Radio 4 Publicity
Afternoon Play – Two-Pipe Problems:
A Street Car Named Revenge Ep 1/2
Monday 11 to Tuesday 12 August
2.15-3.00pm BBC RADIO 4
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William and Sandy, who live in The Old Beeches, a retirement home for thespians, have nursed an affectionate animosity for each other since they starred as Holmes and Watson in a Sixties television series.
In A Streetcar Named Revenge, the first of this two-part drama, two characters from the past return to haunt the pair.
In part two, The Trusty Valet And The Crusty Butler, broadcast at the same time tomorrow, the pair venture outside The Old Beeches to a movie set, accompanied by the care home's intrepid assistant, Karen.
Richard Briers plays William and Stanley Baxter plays Sandy. The cast also includes Linda Broughton, Edna Dore, Nickolas Grace, Rad Lazar, Jillie Meers, David Shaw-Parker, Tracy Wiles and Susan Wooldridge.
Producer/Catherine Bailey
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To Err Is Human
Monday 11 August
9.00-9.30pm BBC RADIO 4
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Martin Bromiley, an airline pilot, lost his wife during a minor operation that was carried out by a "dream team" of experienced surgeons and anaesthetists.
In To Err Is Human, presenter Phil Hammond, who writes on medical issues, examines to what extent human error is a problem in the world of medicine.
Hammond, a practising GP, talks to Martin Bromiley and to those at the forefront of the medical profession, including Health Minister Lord Darzi and Chief Medical Officer Liam Donaldson.
Bromiley explains how the airline industry has made human factors training one of the most important areas in passenger safety. These initiatives are now being examined closely by the world of medicine.
Hammond also talks to Dr Atul Gawande, a leading campaigner for the understanding and prevention of human error in medicine.
Presenter/Phil Hammond, Producers/Jane Feinmann and Richard Bannerman
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Book At Bedtime – The
Good Plain Cook Ep 1/5
Monday
11 to Friday 15 August
10.45-11.00pm BBC RADIO 4 |
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Bethan Roberts's novel, set in 1936, tells the story of Sussex girl Kitty Allen, who answers an advert for a "good plain cook".
Kitty is employed by an American called Ellen Steinberg, who believes in calling the staff by their first names. She meets Ellen's 11-year-old daughter, Geenie, a bright but unhappy girl, and Mrs Steinberg's gentleman friend, Mr Crane, who is said to be a poet, although he does not seem to write much poetry.
Steinberg and Crane see themselves as champions of "the people", although they have no idea how "the people" really live.
However, Kitty feels she cannot criticise her employer, as she claimed to be a good plain cook despite barely knowing how to boil an egg. Out of her depth, she is relieved to have the gardener, Arthur, to talk to, otherwise she would never last a summer in such a madhouse.
Steinberg wants life to run as smoothly as the love story she imagines her lover to be writing. But with Kitty's arrival, the dream is on the verge of falling apart.
Reader/Sian Thomas, Producer/Kate McAll
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| BBC RADIO 5 LIVE Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Nicky Campbell presents live from Beijing's National Aquatics Centre as 14-year-old British diver Tom Daley makes his Olympic debut in the men's 10m synchro, with his partner Blake Aldridge. Should Daley end up on the podium tonight, he will become Britain's youngest-ever Olympic medallist.
There's also the day's news with Shelagh Fogarty in the London studio and a round-up of last night's Olympic action.
Presenters/Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, Producer/Richard Jackson
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Simon Mayo is live from the British Olympic team's holding camp at Macau. The programme features live coverage of the latest swimming heats as Britain's Hannah Miley and Keri-Anne Payne strive to reach the semi-finals.
There are also the featherweight and lightweight boxing preliminaries, with British eyes focused on world amateur lightweight champion Frankie Gavin.
Meanwhile, men's and women's singles and doubles first-round matches continue at the Olympic Tennis Centre. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are among those hoping to strike gold, as is Britain's Andy Murray, who will be playing in the singles and in the doubles with his brother, Jamie.
Presenter/Simon Mayo, Producer/Robin Bulloch
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Peter Allen presents the day's top Olympic stories live from Beijing, with the latest action from the diving, boxing, judo and sailing. There's also news, sport and travel updates with Rachel Burden.
Presenter/Peter Allen, Producer/John Cary
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For all Olympics fans, 6pm is the time to tune in to 5 Live every weekday for the definitive Olympic round-up and news with Peter Allen and Vassos Alexander in Beijing.
Presenters/Peter Allen and Vassos Alexander, Producer/Jonathan Wall
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5 Live Sport
Monday 11 August
7.00-10.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE
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Mark Saggers presents all the day's sports news, including Olympic news from Beijing and npower Test cricket.
At 8pm, there is a Monday Night Club special debate with FA chief executive Brian Barwick and 5 Live's Steve Claridge. There's also Mark Clemmit with all the latest news from the football league.
Presenter/Mark Saggers, Producer/Jonathan Wall
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Mark Pougatch presents coverage of Olympic swimming, including the men's 200m freestyle final, the women's 100m backstroke final, the men's 100m backstroke final and the women's 100m breaststroke final.
There's also news on the latest developments in the tennis, judo, shooting and hockey.
Presenter/Mark Pougatch, Producer/Jonathan Wall
BBC Radio 5 Live Publicity
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| BBC 5 LIVE SPORTS EXTRA Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Starting every half hour, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra presents a full round-up of the overnight action from the Beijing Olympics.
This programme continues daily.
Producer/Jen McAllister
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| BBC 6 MUSIC Monday 11 August 2008 |
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George Lamb
Monday 11 August
10.00am-1.00pm BBC 6 MUSIC
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Swedish singer Lykke Li visits the 6 Music Hub to play live for George Lamb and his listeners. Her album, Youth Novels, was released in June, and her current single, Breaking It Up, which will hopefully be one of her live session tracks, is on the 6 Music playlist.
Presenter/George Lamb, Producer/Mike Hanson
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Gideon Coe
Monday 11 August
9.00pm-12.00midnight BBC 6 MUSIC
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Gideon Coe delves deep into the BBC archives to unearth some of the best sessions and live sets recorded for the BBC.
Tonight's choices include a classic Peel session by Sonic Youth, in which each track is a version of a Fall song. There's also another chance to hear Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert.
Presenter/Gideon Coe, Producer/Lisa Kenlock
BBC 6 Music Publicity
6 Music Plays It Again – ToeRag
Studios Ep 1/2
Monday
11 to Tuesday 12 August
12.00midnight-12.30am BBC 6 MUSIC |
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Pete Mitchell tells the story of ToeRag Studios, a tiny enclave in residential Hackney, run by producer Liam Watson.
Whereas most studios have embraced the digital revolution, ToeRag revels in the past, with pre-1960 equipment and not a CD player in sight. With vintage amps, mics and mixing desks from Abbey Road, it's a place that appeals to artists seeking to recreate the sound of yesteryear and record the way Elvis, Roy Orbison and Tammy Wynette did.
Liam set up the studio in the early Nineties, struggling to make the business work. It wasn't until The White Stripes decided to record there that ToeRag was firmly put on the map. Their album, Elephant, was recorded in two weeks, went to No. 1 around the world and earned Liam a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.
From then on, Liam's phone didn't stop ringing. His next major project with soul singer James Hunter secured him another Grammy nomination.
Pete Mitchell tours ToeRag, hears Liam's story and talks to those who have recorded there, including The White Stripes, Madness, Hugh Cornwell, James Hunter and Supergrass.
Presenter/Pete Mitchell, Repeat Producer/Frank Wilson
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| BBC ASIAN NETWORK Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Arun, Sean and Zak arrive in Newquay but their B&B doesn't exactly live up to expectations, as the Asian soap returns for a new week. Arun and Sean head off to see Pete, leaving Zak behind, though Sean is worried that he might hit the bottle.
Pete introduces the lads to surf instructor Robin, who flirts with Sean. Later, with Zak very drunk, Pete thinks they should call it a night, but Arun doesn't want to go as it looks like he might get lucky...
Arun is played by Naithan Ariane, Sean by Lloyd Thomas, Zak by Jetinder Summan, Pete by Jez Thomas and Robin by Thaila Zucchi.
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| BBC WORLD SERVICE Monday 11 August 2008 |
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The Billion-Dollar Elections Ep 2/2
Monday 11 August
10.05-10.30am BBC WORLD SERVICE
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Steve Evans heads to the USA to lift the lid on the multibillion-dollar world of the tax-exempt groups poised to become the next refuge of political fundraisers trying to stay one step ahead of regulators.
The 501c4s, named for the section of the tax code under which they fall, are prohibited from spending more than half their resources on political activity. Nevertheless, their combined budgets of $52bn dwarf those of the major parties in the USA. Election lawyers say that a congressional attempt to rein in other groups, such as the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth, which were prominent in last year's presidential campaign, may end up driving more money into the 501c4s, whose ranks include such well-known groups as AARP, the nation's biggest senior-citizens' organisation, and the National Rifle Association.
Presenter/Steve Evans, Producer/Dave Edmonds
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