Desert Island Discs Radio 4, 11am

As a multi-medalwinning Paralympic swimmer, Ellie

Simmonds (right) might stand a chance of getting off the island.

Nevertheless, she chooses her favourite songs and items to take with her when she speaks to Lauren Laverne.

Drama On 3: The Hummingbird (Radio 3, 7.30pm) is an adaptation of Sandro Veronesi's novel about the final hour in the life of a sportsman, gambler and all-round gentleman.

Don Biswas – Neurotopical (Radio 4, 7.15pm) features a live performance from Manchester in which the comedian discusses the impact of ADHD, dyspraxia and Asperger's syndrome on his life and career.