Sideways Radio 4, 9am & 4pm

Why do people go searching for the secrets of the past, despite knowing how much the truth may hurt?

Matthew Syed (right) investigates via the story of Bernice Bennett, who researched her family tree, uncovering various traumas.

In tonight’s BBC Proms 2022 (Radio 3, 7.30pm) Martin Handley introduces the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Thomas Dausgaard’s performance of works by Nielsen and Ravel.

Donald Macleod presents South African soprano Golda Schultz and her recital partner, pianist Jonathan Ware, at the Edinburgh International Festival 2022 (Radio 3, 11am).