SUSAN JEFFREYS’ Radio Week

MIRANDA HART: FROM HAMPSHIRE TO HOLLYWOOD

SATURDAY, 9AM,

7PM, RADIO 4 EXTRA ★★★★

Miranda discusses her childhood ambition of becoming a comedian, and plays a selection of the excellent radio sitcoms that helped to launch her TV career.

NOW YOU’RE ASKING

SUNDAY, 7.15PM, RADIO 4 ★★★★ Bestselling author Marian Keyes and the actress and comedian Tara Flynn invite you to join them at their virtual kitchen table as they hand out advice to listeners with minor problems and big worries.

KEN BRUCE MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9.30AM, RADIO 2

★★★★★

Every weekday morning for the next four weeks, top stars will be in the Piano Room to give us a classic, a new song and a cover. David Gray starts things off; Jack Savoretti, Stereophonics, Anne-marie and Katie Melua will follow this week.

FAKE PSYCHIC TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, 2.15PM, RADIO 4

★★★★

Morris Lamar Keene made a fortune in America as a psychic; then, he revealed he was a fraud, and had to go on the run. This drama documentary by Vicky Harris delves into a stranger-than-fiction story.

ME, CHEETA: MY LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD

WEDNESDAY, 10AM,

3PM, RADIO 4 EXTRA ★★★★★

John Malkovich plays Cheeta, the chimp star of the Tarzan films. As he lounges by a pool, blowing smoke rings, Cheeta shares stories about his life in Hollywood in this bizarre but very funny drama.

RAMBLINGS

THURSDAY, 3PM, RADIO 4 ★★★★ Clare Balding walks part of the Golden Road in Pembrokeshire, and hears the extraordinary story of the cattleherding dogs who worked that route.

THE COUNTRY SHOW

THURSDAY, 9PM, RADIO 2 ★★★★ Ashley Mcbryde’s debut single, A Little Dive Bar In Dahlonega, took her career to a new level. She joins Bob Harris this week for a session of past hits and new songs, and to talk about her life in country music.

ARCHERS UPDATE

Who would have thought that Susan and Adam, dressed in their hair nets and overalls, would have formed a bond over the yoghurt pots at Bridge Farm? If you are surprised by this unlikely liaison, just think how the already much put-upon Ian feels about the prospect of having Susan dropping in for little chats at Honeysuckle Cottage, fingering the loose fittings and offering recipe suggestions. While Ian grits his teeth, Kenton and Jolene gnaw away at a favourite old bone – Valentine’s Day at The Bull. Meanwhile, Alice – as is her way – leaves Jennifer and Brian reeling with an unexpected decision, Kate – as is also her way – gets things wrong and, when one Ambridger falls ill, chaos ensues.