Schedule

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10 May Mon
11 May Tue
12 May Wed
13 May Thu
14 May Fri
15 May Sat
16 May Sun
17 May Mon
18 May Tue
19 May Wed
20 May Thu
21 May Fri
22 May Sat
23 May Sun
24 May

On Air | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Week at a Glance

Morning:

07:00 - 08:00 Early Breakfast

Ross Watchman presents great music to start your day. Programme Website

08:00 - 10:00 John Gannon's 60s Scene

This week's show features: Sonny & Cher, The Dave Clark Five, Paul & Paula, The Isley Brothers and Jay & The Americans. Plus the Guitar Twangers Corner, the B/Side-A/side feature and the Top Ten Chart, taken from May 17th 1964 Programme Website

10:00 - 11:00 Women Making Waves

Introduced by Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe. Programme Website

11:00 - 12:00 Bookmark

Claire McGlasson talks about her debut novel, The Rapture, based on the real-life story of The Panacea Society, a 1920s religious cult of women who believed that they’d discovered the original Garden of Eden in Bedford. Toby Litt discusses his new novel Patience set in an orphanage in 1979. And Erica Wickerson explores the ongoing appeal of spy fiction and why Killing Eve is changing everything. Programme Website

Afternoon:

12:00 - 13:00 What You Might Have Missed

The best from Cambridge 105 Radio in the last seven days with Julian Clover. Programme Website

13:00 - 14:00 Roundabout with Tony Barnfield

Best known as co-author of The Vicar of Dibley, Paul Mayhew-Archer tells Tony Barnfield about his life and career, from studying English at St Catharine’s College to writing and producing light entertainment shows for radio and television, and his debut as a stand-up at The Comedy Store in 2017, six years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Programme Website

14:00 - 15:00 Cambridge Arts Round Up

In this episode Simon Bertin and journalist Anne Garvey take a look at the topical history and delights of Cambridge’s Mill Road Cemetery and recite poetry from the sculptural art installations by some of the world best poets. Programme Website

15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge

Tony Barnfield talks to Selwyn College Director of Music Sarah MacDonald about her new Anthem for a Time of Adversity, recorded online with her widely-dispersed choir, while Fitzwilliam College alumnus James Ainscough, CEO of Help Musicians UK, talks about the organisation’s work and reflects on the future for music in this country in the months and years to come. Plus classical guitarist Miloš talks about his eclectic CD The Sound of Silence. Programme Website

17:00 - 15:00 Cambridge Music Mix

The Music of Your Life – back to back. Programme Website

15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge

Tony Barnfield presents the monthly magazine programme for classical music enthusiasts. Programme Website

17:00 - 18:00 Cambridge Arts Roundup

Simon Bertin and guests look at the life of television critic and poet Clive James. Programme Website

18:00 - 17:00 Cambridge Music Mix

The Music of Your Life – back to back. Programme Website

17:00 - 18:00 Polish Waves

Dr Stanley Bill, senior lecturer in Polish Studies at the University of Cambridge, talks about the impact of the lockdown on the university staff and students, as well as about his involvement with Notes from Poland, which is a new, independent English-language portal of news and insights about Poland. Hosted by Sebastian Lesniewski. Programme Website

18:00 - 19:00 105 Sport Special

On this week's 105 Sport Special, Ollie Slack and Tim Armitage discuss the long-term future of Football League clubs ahead of the EFL's board meeting this week. Ollie also chats to Dan Sewell of Cambridge Baseball and looks at some of the best community stories of the week involving Chatteris Cricket Club and Coton under-10 Girls. (First broadcast on Wednesday) Programme Website

Evening:

19:00 - 18:00 Cambridge Music Mix

The Music of Your Life – back to back. Programme Website

18:00 - 19:00 105 Sport Special

Ollie Slack presents the sports show dedicated to local teams. Programme Website

Evening:

19:00 - 20:00 Easy on the Ear

From a show business family, all-round entertainer, singer, actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist and ‘Rat Pack’ member Sammy Davis Jr. left us thirty years ago this weekend. Tony Barnfield recalls his hugely successful career on Broadway, film - and discs including “The Candy Man”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Programme Website