Morning:
07:00 - 08:00 Bookmark
Bookmark welcomes historian and biographer, Ruth Scurr. Ruth’s most recent book, John Aubrey; My Own Life, was shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award and described as ‘extraordinary’ by Mary Beard and ‘irresistible’ by Philip Pullman. We also talk to Geoff Andrews about Shadow Man, his biography of James Klugmann, the mysterious figure at the centre of the 1960s Cambridge spy circle. And Cathy Moore, Director of the Cambridge Literary Festival, looks ahead to what’s coming up in April’s Festival. Presented by Leigh Chambers. Programme Website
Afternoon:
13:00 - 14:00 105 This Week
Omnibus edition of the programme that showcases the best of Cambridge 105. Presented by Kay Blayney. Programme Website
14:00 - 15:00 Dreamtime
Trevor & Georgie present a mix of music from a bygone era. Not forgetting Georgie's poetry. Programme Website
15:00 - 17:00 Jazz Today
Pete will be sampling a wealth of recent releases including two from saxophonist Angelika Niescier, and one each from bassist Matt Ridley, guitarist Gilad Hekselman and the trio Phronesis. We’ll also be hearing from trumpeter Serge Adam, pianist Roberto Negro and a quartet called The Workshop. Not forgetting our regular rundown of jazz events coming up in Cambridge. Programme Website
17:00 - 18:00 Polish Waves
Bringing Polish culture closer to the wonderful community of Cambridge: a portion of news and entertainment, lavishly seasoned with specially selected music. Presented by Błażej Mikuła, Maciej Pawlikowski, Basia & Chris Hubbard, Sebastian Lesniewski and Monika Wiacek. Programme Website
18:00 - 19:00 From The Terraces
Tim Armitage and team are back with the local football show that’s all about the fans. Programme Website
Evening:
19:00 - 20:00 Choice Threads with Chris Duerden
Marking his Cambridge appearance this weekend, this edition is all about legendary Liverpudlian Ian McCulloch. Of course we'll be hearing about Echo & the Bunnymen, whose album releases span 30 years. But we'll also be learning about the early links to Julian Cope and Pete Wylie, his side projects and solo work, and the contemporary artists that have covered or been influenced by him more recently. Presented by Chris Duerden, get in touch via @threads105. Programme Website
20:00 - 21:00 Alley Club Mods
Rhythm & blues, ska and mod revival/Two Tone music and chat brought to you by Sawty, RevNix and Ben Phillips. Programme Website
22:00 - 23:00 Stagger
Tom Taylor presents the best new music from Cambridge and beyond, mixed with some old favourites. Programme Website
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