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Mike Harding presents an hour of the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music including an interview with Canadian Celtic singer Loreena McKennitt.

A singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Loreena has sold more than 14 million records worldwide since releasing her debut, Elemental, in 1985. The self-managed and self-produced star, who is known for her epic and dramatic treatments of Celtic, Middle Eastern and European music, tells Mike about her latest album, The Wind That Shakes The Barley.

The new album, Loreena's ninth studio LP, sees her return to her musical roots and focus exclusively on songs from the Celtic tradition. These include As I Roved Out, On A Bright May Morning and The Star Of The County Down. Speaking from Toronto, she talks to Mike about her remarkable career and the huge contribution she has made in bringing Celtic music to a mass audience.

Presenter/Mike Harding, Producer/Kellie While for Smooth Operations

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Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie talk to Primal Scream as they prepare for their spring Screamadelica tour, following on from playing the seminal 1991 album in its entirety for the first time ever at the end of 2010.

Presenters/Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie, Producer/Lizzie Hoskin for Smooth Operations

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David Jacobs – On The Record Ep 1/2

Wednesday 2 March

10.00-11.00pm BBC RADIO 2

James Moir, BBC Head of Light Entertainment from 1987-1993 and former Controller of BBC Radio 2, presents a tribute to David Jacobs CBE, who this year celebrates 67 years at the microphone.

David started his broadcasting career in the Royal Navy in 1944. Shipped to Ceylon, he broadcast on Radio SEAC and in 1947 joined the BBC. His radio credits include Housewives' Choice, BBC Jazz Club, Pick Of The Pops, Saturday Show Band Show, Melodies For You, Any Questions? and, currently, The David Jacobs Collection.

As an actor, David played the part of Laurie in the first TV serialisation of Little Women. He has made numerous film appearances, and for several years was a commentator on British Movietone News.

For 17 years he was the Representative Deputy Lieutenant for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and is currently its High Steward.

This programme features new interviews and tributes from Michael Bowen, Field Marshall Lord Bramall, Ken Bruce, Desmond Carrington, Charles Chilton, Michael Crawford, Dame Judi Dench, Chris Evans, Sir Peter Hall, June Whitfield, Dame Vera Lynn, Brian Matthew, Pete Murray, Lord Rix, Carole Stone, Ann Widdecombe and Michael Winner.

Presenter/James Moir, Producer/Graham Pass for Ping Productions Limited

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Trevor Nelson's Album Of The Week is Lionel Richie's 1983 release Can't Slow Down, which includes the hit singles Hello and All Night Long.

Presenter/Trevor Nelson, Producer/Dan Cocker for Somethin Else

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The theme of this week's Lunchtime Concerts is New Tunes On Old Fiddles. Recorded in the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall at the University of Leeds, the four concerts focus on so-called "ancient" instruments, both in their familiar repertoire and out of their comfort zone, and each concert includes the world première of a new work by a young composer.

Today's recital features viola d'amore players Catherine Mackintosh and Bojan Cicic, with Susanne Heinrich and Christopher Bucknall providing the continuo. The programme includes music by Attilio Ariosti, Friedrich Rust and Heinrich Biber, plus the world première of an intriguingly entitled new work by young Manchester-based composer Duncan Ward: Who Is Mr Grobe?

Presenter/Penny Gore, Producer/Les Pratt

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Fiona Talkington pays tribute to bass player Mick Karn, who died in January, in tonight's laid-back, eclectic mix, which also includes music by Martin Kershaw inspired by a ceiling design by Eduardo Paolozzi; a song by Lhasa; music by the Dastan Ensemble with singer Salar Aghili; Led Bib; and piano music by Scriabin.

Presenter/Fiona Talkington, Producer/Olwen Fisher

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Afternoon Play – McLevy Ep 1/4

Wednesday 2 March

2.15-3.00pm BBC RADIO 4

Actor Brian Cox

Brian Cox is Inspector James McLevy in this new series of Victorian detective mysteries.

In this first episode, The Firebrand, written by David Ashton, McLevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner.

The play also stars Siobhan Redmond as Jean Brash, Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Mulholland, David Ashton as Roach, Colette O'Neil as Hannah, John Kazek as Seth Brady, Vicki Liddelle as Mary and Irene Allan as Martha.

Producer/Bruce Young for the BBC

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Mark Pougatch presents a comprehensive round-up of the day's sports news and talking points.

Presenter/Mark Pougatch, Producer/Mike Carr

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World Cup Cricket

Wednesday 2 March

8.45am-5.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE SPORTS EXTRA

Uninterrupted commentary on the group match between England and Ireland at the cricket World Cup comes live from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Producer/Jen McAllister

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Jessica Lea Mayfield is live in session with Marc Riley tonight.

Jessica is a native of Kent, Ohio who first came to prominence when she sang backing vocals on the Black Keys' 2008 album Attack And Release. She went on to have solo success with her debut album, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, and now comes in to play tracks from her new album, Tell Me, produced by Black Keys' Dan Auerbah.

Presenter/Marc Riley, Producer/Michelle Choudhry

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Gideon Coe's archive gems tonight include concert material from The Cure and Smashing Pumpkins, while his sessions from the vaults include Bauhaus, Lush, flamboyant flamenco duo Rodrigo y Gabriela and The Godfathers' spin-off the Sid Presley Experience.

Presenter/Gideon Coe, Producer/Mark Sheldon

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