Morning:
07:00 - 08:00 Early Breakfast
Ross Watchman presents a great variety of music to start your Sunday. And why not have a go at his weekly brainteaser? Programme Website
08:00 - 10:00 John Gannon's 60s Scene
John Gannon selects tracks from Otis Redding, The Temptations, Nancy Sinatra and Bobby Goldboro. Along with his Guitar Twangers Corner feature, he'll also be playing the Top 10 from this day in 1964. Programme Website
10:00 - 11:00 Women Making Waves
Polish contributor, Kasia Wozniak sends a fascinating account of the women’s pro choice protests in Poland at the end of 2020; and Jenny Jefferies who has produced a cookery book full of recipes and stories from farmers around the UK. (Broadcast November 2020) Programme Website
11:00 - 12:00 Bookmark
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Anna Wharton, talking about her debut novel, The Imposter, a psychological thriller set in Cambridgeshire. Louise Eltscher explains how his heritage prompted him to write Traitors Or Patriots: A Story of the German Anti-Nazi Resistance. And Anstey Harris discusses her novel Where We Belong, writing during lockdown. Programme Website
Afternoon:
12:00 - 13:00 New: Cambridge Arts RoundupListen Again
In this edition, Simon Bertin hears from Cambridge University scientific historian Patricia Fara about her new book on the life of Cambridge icon Sir Isaac Newton. Her husband, poet Clive Wilmer, recites a few pieces of his work; gallery Extraordinary Objects opens its doors with artwork including sculptures made from Meteor fragments and fossils; and artist Samuel Benjamin Harris shows an outstanding series of new paintings he’s produced during lockdown. Programme Website
12:00 - 13:00 What You Might Have Missed
The weekly look at the big talking points in the city and South Cambridgeshire, along with the guests we've been hearing from on-air. Programme Website
13:00 - 14:00 From the Terraces
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women sides through another exciting season. Programme Website
14:00 - 16:00 Sunday Supplement with Tony Barnfield
Celebrated broadcaster, campaigner and ChildLine founder Dame Esther Rantzen talks about her life and career in a landmark illustrated conversation with Tony Barnfield. Plus a tribute to multi-award winning American lyricist Marilyn Bergman, who died this week aged 93. Programme Website
14:00 - 16:00 Sunday Supplement with Tony Barnfield
Join Tony Barnfield for his entertaining and informative weekly Sunday afternoon magazine show, featuring news and interviews alongside music from past and present. Programme Website
16:00 - 17:00 Jazz Today
Pete Butchers features music from pianists Adam Fairhall and Fred Hersch, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Simone Prattico and bass players Matt Ridley, Adan Mizrahi and Silvia Bolognesi. In amongst there will be tributes to Cecil Taylor and Winifred Atwell, chamber jazz with strings and some freely improvised blues. Together with a run through the jazz gigs coming up in and around Cambridge. 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 Neil Meets
Neil Whiteside returns with another selection of celebrity interviews from his lunchtime show. Featuring The Korgis, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Graeme Clark from Wet Wet Wet, and Midge Ure. 1/2 Programme Website
Evening:
19:00 - 20:00 The Big Band Show
John Hammond features tracks from Teddy Mac's new album, music from the "Whiplash" soundtrack and will be dipping into his personal Vinyl Vault of classic records. 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
Jackie Bond presents the best rock 'n' roll from the 1950s through to the bands keeping the music alive today. Programme Website
21:00 - 22:00 Live Life
An experimental show that attempts to combine Cambridge's bubbling live music acts with its world class science and technology scene. The show will involve in studio performances coupled with discussions about quirky technological discoveries. Hosted by Adrian Waka. Programme Website
22:00 - 23:00 Stagger
The alternative music show with rap, electronica and experimental music. Programme Website
23:00 - 00:00 Evening Under Lamplight
Robert-Louis Abrahamson presents Greek myths, hero Journeys, pithy poems and stories from all over the place. And a smattering of music too. Programme Website
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