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12:00am - 1:00am
A Duck in a Tree
The :zoviet * france: radio show. Standing Alone with Others. This week's edition opens in a canyon and closes with shadows, and features tracks from new releases by Alex Zhang Hungtai, Scatterwound, and Nula .cc, standing alone with recordings by Cousin Silas and Candy L, Introspectral, Disquiet, and Eeem [eim].
1:00am - 2:30am
The Hello Goodbye Show
[Repeated from Saturday 12 noon.] Upbeat, eclectic new music show hosted by deXter Bentley. Visit hellogoodbyeshow.com for more information.
2:30am - 3:00am
Open City Audio
Weekly programmes made by Open City. Making architecture and cities more open, accessible, and equitable. Today: Deconstructed. Culling Road Ventilation Shaft - Adventurous Vents. In this episode Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Judy Ovens, one of the authors of the new book 'Adventurous Vents: A Journey through the Ventilation Shafts of Britain'. They discussed the Culling Road Ventilation shaft on the edge of Southwark Park, designed for the Jubilee Line by Ian Ritchie Architects. They also discussed ventilation shafts designed by Eduardo Paolozzi in Pimlico, William Whitfield in Paternoster Square and the 'Camberwell Submarine'. Judy co-founded the architecture education charity Our Hut alongside Lucy Lavers and Suzanna Prizeman, with whom she co-wrote ‘Adventurous Vents’. She has a background in art and architecture, is a teacher and has recently become an accredited Lambeth tour guide.
3:00am - 4:00am
Counterpoints In Conversation
[Repeated from Friday 5.30pm.] Hosted by Gaby D'Annunzio, Counterpoints in Conversation is a series highlighting artists and activists reshaping debates on displacement, racial and climate justice, and the transformative power of art. For more information visit counterpoints.org.uk.
5:00am - 6:00am
Balling the Jack
[Repeated from Friday 10th April, 9pm.] Joe Cushley explores 13 Bar Blues and Twisted Roots music from around the globe. From the the 1920s to the present day, from the barrel-house to the arthouse via the bedsit, from Mali to Mississippi to the Mekong via New Malden - every culture has its blues. For more information visit Balling The Jack on Facebook. E-mail ballingthejack1@gmail.com.
6:00am - 7:00am
framework
[Repeated from Sunday 12th April, 11pm.] Field recording, phonography, and the art of sound-hunting, presented by Patrick Tubin McGinley. This week's regular edition features Roberto Vodanović Čopor, Izabela Dłużyk, Patrick Quinn and Manja Ristić; sounds from The Aporee Maps by Virgile Loiseau (France), Flavien Gillié (Belgium), Thomas Martin Nutt (Japan) and Sala (Lithuania); and a framework introduction recorded in Canada by James Bailey. Visit frameworkradio.net for more information.
7:00am - 9:00am
Day For Night
A selection of recent highlights, archival surprises, programmes that deserve a repeat and those that slipped through the net, taking you through from the wee hours to breakfast. With occasional forays into the Resonance Extra programme of new music and sound art - and further afield.
9:00am - 10:00am
Listen. Let's Talk
[Repeated from Friday 10th April, 11am.] A weekly show hosted by urbanist Donald Hyslop. This week: a show of two parts, looking at past and present, linked by themes of ordinary people caught up in conflict and confronting challenging circumstances. Rosemary Sturge is a British author known for her historical novels and short stories. After a career in teaching she turned to writing and has since published several books that blend historical research with mystery and romance. We discuss her life and latest publication, Clouds over Borland, set in a 19th century Lancashire town during the Napoleonic wars. Back to the present: with the conflict in the Middle East resonating across the globe we turn to long-time friend of the show, Don Ritchie. As Emeritus Historian of the US Senate he helps us understand the out of the ordinary events we are living through the lens of the US Constitution.
10:00am - 11:00am
Clear Spot
[Repeated from Monday 8pm]. Conjuring with Tony Njoku. Conjuring is a monthly radio show and live music series presented by British-Nigerian artist Tony Njoku, a vital new voice in contemporary experimental music. Conjuring events bring together leading experimental musicians for collaborative, improvised performances at Club Cheek in Brixton. The project foregrounds musical dialogue, community building and spiritual expression. The radio show acts as a public archive, with excerpts of live recordings from the latest Conjuring event alongside participating artists in conversation - exploring themes such as community, creativity, improvisation and experimental music.
11:00am - 11:30am
The Workplace
NND and guests discuss all aspects of work and workplaces. This week: in the Winter-Spring 2026 Review NND serves up snippets from last season’s conversations including: In-Work Poverty with Dr. Keetie Roelen, Deputy Director at the Centre for the Study of Global Development (CSDG) at The Open University and host of the podcast Poverty Unpacked, Mid-Career Women and Work with Anna Sofat, chair of the charity One Loud Voice For Women and Feminist Art Publishing with art critic, art historian and founder of KT Press, Katy Deepwell. Download select episodes from the podcast and continue the discussion using #workplacennd. [Repeats Friday 1.30pm.]
11:30am - 12:00pm
Literary London
[Repeated from Saturday 6.30pm.] Nick Hennegan explores the literary life of London and celebrates the popular cultural life and literary history of the city. Tweet to @NickHennegan. For more information visit LondonLiteraryPubCrawl.com.
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sitting With Gianluca
[Repeated from Sunday 3pm.] Interviews and informed portraits of contemporary American musicians with our stateside correspondent Gianluca Tramontana (in temporary and voluntary exile in Marseille).
Listen live1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kitchen Magic Time
Recipes in sound from Mama Dolores, Mistress of the Deep Soul Kitchen. [Repeats Saturday 10.30pm.]
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Around The World With The Lallas
Laura Pradelska and Lara Fraser share their international cultural interests, stemming from their respective careers as actor and producer as well as their joint DJ career as The Lallas. [Repeats Sunday 5pm.]
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Dis-labled
Barnet's inclusive arts centre Community Focus presents weekly recordings from its Dis-labled programme. Today, we’re talking about pet peeves - the little things people say and do that can be frustrating, awkward or just plain annoying. We also talk to Laurent about his exciting Royal Academy Summer Show news, and discuss our passions and things that make us happy. We hope you enjoy it! All enquiries: podcast@communityfocus.co.uk. For more information visit www.communityfocus.co.uk. [Repeats Friday 1pm.]
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hit It and Split
DJ Deb Smith shares a lexicon of global sounds from the past to the future - new releases, forgotten greats and little heard gems. Visit Hit It and Split on Facebook for the playlist and Mixcloud link to the show. [Repeats Saturday 6am.]
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Fieldnotes
Broadcasts by the artist-run publishing project based in Newham, London. Visit fieldnotes.site. [Repeats Thursday 3pm.]
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Records Comic, Curious and Cracked
An eco-neutral trawl through the unusual records acquired by various means, including even purchase, during an otherwise mostly virtuous lifetime by Jack Thorington. [Repeats Friday 2pm.]
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Global Instruments
Global instruments with Sofia Gaetani Morris is a show that looks at instruments from around the world - each month we choose one instrument to unpack with guest-musicians, academics and enthusiasts, to understand its historical, geographical and cultural importance and its role in different musical traditions around the world. This month's instrument is the Pipa, a Chinese plucked lute with four strings, a wooden pear-shaped body and a 2000-year history. Joining me online from the US to discuss the Pipa and her journey playing the instrument is the renowned composer, educator and master of the Pipa, Gao Hong. To find out more about Gao Hong's work and listen to more of her music visit www.chinesepipa.com. Follow us on Instagram @global_instruments_fm_. [Repeats Sunday 10am.]
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Loud Women
Loud Women turns up the volume on fast rising women and non-binary musicians in the grassroots scene with live performances, fresh new music and chat, hosted by Cassie Fox and the Loud Women team. For more info visit loudwomen.org. [Repeats Saturday 3.30am.]
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Rockfort
David McKenna presents the best in underground and out of left-field French music. This week: including Chevreuil, Bourrasque, Jazz Lambaux, Bakir, 10Lec6 and KCIDY. [Repeats Friday 6.30pm.]
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Late Works
The radio counterpart to live intermedia event series Late Works, hosted by founder Joseph Bradley Hill. Each week a new guest joins Joe in the studio to discuss and perform their work. [Repeats Wednesday 10am].
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Langham Research Centre
Langham Research Centre present musique concrète and electronic music from previous times along with recent releases. Rarely heard works along with little-known and neglected composers as well as those who are renowned and celebrated. Presented by Robert Worby, Philip Tagney and Iain Chambers. [Repeats Sunday 7am.]
10:00pm - 11:30pm
Artrocker Radio
Paul from the influential Artrocker magazine previews all the latest releases from London and the UK's thriving indie rock scene and beyond. To listen to past shows visit Paul's Mixcloud page. [Repeats Thursday 1am.]
11:30pm - 12:00am
From the Archives
Unusual broadcasts and gems from our archives. [Repeats Thursday 2.30am.]
12:00am - 1:00am
Is Black Music
The world's first and longest running alternative Black music radio show, hosted by Art Terry. For more information visit www.artterry.co.uk. [Repeats Saturday 11pm.]