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18/04/2010

Ernie Rea introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio.

Ernie Rea makes his selection from the week's radio

Ernie Rea makes his selection from the past seven days of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio

The Reunion - Radio 4
Freed Radicals - Radio 4
Great Lives - Radio 4
Oedipusenders - Radio 4
Sounds of the Sixties - Radio 2
Black and White Towns - Radio 4
Mark Steel's in Town - Radio 4
The Last Resort - Radio 4
In Tune - Radio 3
Today - Radio 4
Midweek - Radio 4
Target Practice - Radio 4
Greg James - Radio 1
Start the Week - Radio 4
Good King George - Radio 4
Between Ourselves - Radio 4

Ernie Rea unearths the answers to some intriguing questions in his Pick of the Week. Just who was Venanzio Rauzinni? Well he was a contemporary of Mozart who could hit top C like a woman but who performed like a man. And Robin Hood, did he really wear tights? What did a lady require sartorially if she was invited for a weekend with King George the Fifth? Why would anyone want to write pop songs about Swindon? And where can you find a shop that advertises itself as a "Purveyor of Bespoke Sandwiches."

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45 minutes

Last on

Sun 18 Apr 2010 18:15

Chapters

  • The Reunion

    Some of the men involved in the Maze prison hunger strikes discuss the protests.

    Duration: 04:20

  • Freed Radicals

    How is the government attempting to de-radicalise the hundreds of people.

    Duration: 02:20

  • Great Lives

    A panel discuss the essential elements of the Robin Hood story.

    Duration: 03:45

  • OedipusEnders

    Natalie Haynes tries to find a connection between Greek tragedy and the soaps.

    Duration: 03:05

  • Sounds of the 60s

    Eddie Cochran died fifty years ago, and Radio 2 pays tribute to the singer.

    Duration: 02:30

  • Black and White Towns

    John Harris looks at the influence of the suburbs and provincial towns on British music.

    Duration: 04:10

  • Mark Steel’s in Town

    Mark Steel takes a wry look at the Cheshire towns of Wilmslow and Alderley Edge

    Duration: 04:35

  • Book of the Week

    Douglas Rogers tells the story of his parents experience on their farm in Zimbabwe.

    Duration: 02:35

  • In Tune

    The amazing voice of the male Soprano, Radu Marian, live on Radio 3.

    Duration: 01:35

  • Today

    Jason Thornton, musical director of the Bath Phil, discusses Venanzio Rauzzini .

    Duration: 02:00

  • Midweek

    Patricia Hammond talks about the recuperative powers of music.

    Duration: 02:05

  • Target practice

    RAF Holbeach is a bombing range yet wildlife finds a way to flourish here.

    Duration: 02:10

  • Greg James on Radio 1

    DJ Greg James talks about his Mum’s reaction to his debut appearance on Radio 4.

    Duration: 02:15

  • Start the Week

    Alex Bellos attempts to explain his view on our system of mathematics.

    Duration: 02:20

  • Good King George

    Simon Heffer discusses King George the fifth's life and achievements.

    Duration: 02:05

  • Between Ourselves

    Gay ministers talk about their struggle for acceptance by their Church.

    Duration: 02:10

Broadcast

  • Sun 18 Apr 2010 18:15