TODAY’S RADIO

THE FORUM: SAVOURING THE STORY OF SUSHI 10.06AM, 12.06AM, WORLD SERVICE

HHH The California roll first appeared on menus in the late 1970s, but the name of the chef who came up with the recipe remains a matter of controversy. This inside-out sushi roll helped to make the fish-and-rice delicacy popular around the world. Rajan Datar traces the story of sushi back to its origins in China 2,000 years ago; adopted by Japan, it became a dish with a vast variety of regional styles and recipes.

RADIO 3 LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1PM, RADIO 3 HHHH

The opening bars of The Prayer Of The Bullfighter by Joaquin Turina are full of tension; then, this short work weaves in other emotions with hints of Andalusian

melodies. The tone poem is on the bill in a concert from the

West Cork Chamber Music Festival.

RAMBLINGS 3PM, RADIO 4 HHH

The Hebridean island of Iona, a place of white beaches and pink granite, was a centre for religion and learning for centuries. The combination of stunning scenery and a rich cultural heritage makes the little island a magnet for tourists. Clare Balding joins guide David Allaway for a walk round the north coast of the island.

THE BREAK 6.30PM, RADIO 4 HHHH

The Ghost Of Christmas WhoGives-a-stuff hovers over proceedings in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford, where they always open the Christmas market in September. London newcomer Andy (James Northcote), who is already struggling to adapt to the town’s ways, finds he has to deal with the double enigma of the Applegarth twins (Alison Steadman) in the opening episode of the repeated third series of this enjoyably offbeat sitcom. SJ