25/06/2011

Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

Lucinda Lambton has researched, written and presented over 80 films for BBC and ITV including "On The Throne -The History of the Lavatory". Now she explores porcine palaces, bovine barracks and terrapin temples in her new book 'Palaces for Pigs - Animal Architecture and other Beastly Buildings'.

Rhys Thomas is perhaps best known as the award winning spoof radio presenter Gary Bellamy in BBC Radio 4's 'Down The Line' and BBC Two's 'Bellamy's People'. Rhys tells Clive about a different role as a world-weary paramedic in Channel 4's new comedy drama series 'Sirens'.

Philip Mould OBE is an international art dealer who regularly appears on BBC One's "Antique's Roadshow". He can now be seen again on Sunday nights alongside Fiona Bruce in "Fake or Fortune" in which they explore the mysteries that lie beneath the paint of valuable pieces of art.

Nikki Bedi's music knowledge is put to the test with Guy Chambers. Best known for his collaboration with Robbie Williams, Guy shares his musical expertise in his new series "Secrets of the Pop Song" on BBC Two .

Live music this week from former dance DJ turned singer/songwriter Fink. He may have written for John Legend, Amy Winehouse and Professor Green, but this month sees the release of his own album "Perfect Darkness" and alongside his bandmates, they perform that title track.

King Creosote and classically trained producer Jon Hopkins spent seven years creating their latest album 'Diamond Mine'. King Creosote describes it as a 'soundtrack to a romanticised version of a life lived in a Scottish coastal village'. From it, they play their single "Bubble".

Producer: Cathie Mahoney.