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: Sly & Family Stone, The Tams, Nancy Sinatra and The Honeycombs. Plus the Guitar Twangers Corner, the B/Side-A/side feature and the Top Ten Chart, taken from March 15th 1960. Programme Website
10:00 - 10:30 The Business of CambridgeListen Again
Sue Keogh uncovers stories from businesses in and around the city, the challenges they face, and the inspirational people that make them a success. Programme Website
10:00 - 11:00 Community Focus
Neil Whiteside and guests look at the work of Histon's Internet Watch Foundation. Programme Website
11:00 - 12:00 BookmarkListen Again
Leigh Chambers' studio guest is crime writer, Clare Chase, talking about her new novel Mystery In Hidden Lane. We also celebrate the launch of an anthology of creative writing by students at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education. And Menna Van Praag chats about her latest magical realism novel, The Sisters Grimm. Programme Website
Afternoon:
12:00 - 13:00 What You Might Have Missed
The best from Cambridge 105 Radio in the last seven days with Flo Sharp. Programme Website
13:00 - 14:00 Roundabout with Tony Barnfield
Bryony Rothwell of Recycling in Cambridge and Peterborough tells Tony Barnfield how we need to rethink our use of plastic, a malevolent symbol of our wasteful world. Musically, Tony trawls his record library for music with a connection to the letter ‘P’, from Puppet to Presley, Python and Piaf. Programme Website
14:00 - 15:00 Flavour
This afternoon we explore Coronavirus; how is it affecting Cambridge's food sellers, cafes and restaurants? What is the likely impact on foodbanks? Also news from Jack van Praag on his forthcoming Middle Eastern event, family cooking lessons, March foraging, and a new Jamaican food provider in the city. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey. Programme Website
15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge
Dame Mary Archer heads Tony Barnfield’s guest list this month, talking about Cambridge Early Music, alongside VOCES8’s Barnaby Smith and prize-winning student musicians Yixuan Cheng and Kevin Loh. David Pickard has news of a competition for young composers and a sneak preview of this Summer’s BBC Proms, while Professor Martin Ennis reflects on thirty years as Director of Music at Girton College and his lifelong love of German music. Programme Website
15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge
Tony Barnfield and the team bring you the monthly magazine programme for classical music enthusiasts, including the illustrated Cambridge Concert Calendar for the next few weeks. Programme Website
15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge
Tony Barnfield and the team bring you the monthly magazine programme for classical music enthusiasts, including the illustrated Cambridge Concert Calendar for the next few weeks. Programme Website
15:00 - 17:00 Classical Cambridge
Tony Barnfield and the team bring you the monthly magazine programme for classical music enthusiasts, including the illustrated Cambridge Concert Calendar for the next few weeks. Programme Website
17:00 - 18:00 Polish Waves
Bringing Polish culture closer to 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
Jack Swindlehurst and the team talk local football.
Sponsored by Cambridgeshire FA. Programme Website
Evening:
19:00 - 20:00 The Big Band Show
John Hammond's featured artist this evening is the late great trumpet and flugelhorn virtuoso Derek Watkins. Described by many as Mr Lead, his career involved playing with many great artists from The Beatles to Tom Jones. He also had the unenviable record of playing on the soundtrack of every bond film from Dr No when he was 17 up to Skyfall just before his death. Programme Website
19:00 - 20:00 The Big Band Show
John Hammond presents the fortnightly show that plays big band tracks from the top ensembles as well as local bands recorded over the last 60-70 years. Programme Website
20:00 - 21:00 Let The Good Times Roll
Tonight Jackie returns to the 1950s for some obscure rhythm and blues from The Carnations and The Swallows. And a reminder of those doo-wop days with a medley from The Five Satins. Programme Website
22:00 - 23:00 Stagger
Tom Taylor, David Cunnington and Ian Shaw present the alternative music show with rap, electronica and experimental music. Programme Website
22:00 - 23:00 Stagger
Tom Taylor, David Cunnington and Ian Shaw present the alternative music show with rap, electronica and experimental music. Programme Website
23:00 - 00:00 Cambridge Band Competition
Highlights of the first round in this year's competition, held in support of Strawberry Fair at The Portland Arms. Introduced by Rob Chipperfield. Programme Website
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