07.05.2010 09:09

What's on?: Pick of the Week

This programme puts a selection of the highlights of the previous week from Radios 2, 3 and 4 and occasionally, the World Service. 

So what sort of things might you hear? Well, an extract from a quiz show, a lively interview with a politician, part of a play, a joke from a stand-up comedian, a report from a documentary, part of a book-reading or even an aria from an opera - anything that listeners have heard and thought is worth recommending to others. It might be something funny or moving or just great drama. As an overall idea of the high standard of broadcasting on the BBC it’s a great taster – and even for long time listeners, it’s a weekly indulgence to hear parts of programmes again. 

Each week a presenter from the BBC hosts the show. If you listen carefully, you may recognize their voices from other Radio 4 shows: Jenni Murray from Woman’s Hour (see Network Teachers’ Club in February 2010) or John Waite from You and Yours, for example. Besides the BBC listeners these presenters make choices for the programme as well. This means that there is a great variety of programmes that are included and you can hear a wide range of snippets. And don’t forget – if there’s something that you’ve enjoyed on BBC Radio, you can contact the Pick of the Week programme with your suggestion. Perhaps your recommendation will be on air next time! 

Tune in and find out about the highlights of last week. Pick of the Week is broadcast every Sunday at 18.15 (British time) on Radio 4. Just click on: