Your alternative to the summer of sport!

BBC Four’s “Gardeners’ Summer Party” will be hosted at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex on August 2, with live episodes being recorded. Join an expert panel to discuss hot gardening topics, plus enjoy sp

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

FRIDAY 8 AUGUST

6.30-9.30am Breakfast 9.30am-1pm Essential Classics 1-2pm Live from Wigmore Hall 2-4pm Classical Live 4-5pm Composer of the Week Harlem Renaissance 5-6.30pm In Tune 6.30-10pm Proms Shostakovich’s ‘Lad

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