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JTOZ SATURDAY, 5PM, RADIO 3

The days grow longer, the clocks turn forward, and spring is on the way. It will take us some time to thaw out mentally from that long, dark winter. The singer Jumoké Fashola has put together a warming selection of jazz tracks that bring a sense of new life and renewal. There’ll also be some joy on the programme in the form of the Grammy-winning singer Samara Joy, who’ll give a live session that includes an Ella Fitzgerald classic.

TUESDAY, 3.30PM, RADIO 4

The sounds of nature, such as waves crashing on a shore, can have a calming effect on us, but there are other sounds that, though our human ears can’t hear them, can heal both our bodies and our minds. Nick Luscombe meets a team of Japanese scientists who are carrying out research into the health benefits of these very high frequencies that exist in the natural world, and exploring ways these sounds can be brought into our cities.

BIG NIGHT OF MUSICALS SUNDAY, 8PM, RADIO 2

★★★★★ Samantha Barks and Layton Williams present this celebration of musicals held at the AO Arena Manchester, and go backstage for interviews with the stars. The casts from some of the bestselling West End musicals and touring productions belt out some of the top hits from their shows, including We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda, Shrek, Bodyguard The Musical and The King And I. There will also be a special performance by Michael Ball.