Monday
The Book on One (RTE Radio 1, 2.45 p.m.) Jeananne Crowley begins reading Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland - the magical story of a girl whose dreams bring characters such as the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter to life. Composer of the Week (BBC Radio 3, 9 a.m.) Donald Macleod presents Verdi in Paris , detailing how Verdi was inspired by the demanding Parisians to produce his magnificent operas, Don Carlos Sicilian Vespers . Features Pavarotti, Alagna and Carreras.
Tuesday
The Simon and Garfunkel Story (BBC Radio 2, 9 p.m.) Today Grimsby, Tomorrow the World! Paul Gambaccini looks at the duo themselves, their first meeting, first collaboration and first success. In My Life (RTE Radio 1, 7.05 p.m.) Olivia O'Leary talks to Paul Brady about his vivid and thoughtful songs which chart a whole change in Irish music and life.
Wednesday
Sweet Soul Radio 2 (BBC Radio 2, 9 p.m.) Rufus Thomas presents a series devoted to vintage soul music from 1969 to 1976. Tonight it's 1974 - Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin and William de Vaughn. Night Waves (BBC Radio 3, 9.30 p.m.) Sarah Dunnant explores the value of heaven and hell to the moviemaker as Kevin Smith's opens - a film demonised by the Catholic Church in the US. Guaranteed to raise hairs here.
Thursday
Today with Pat Kenny (RTE Radio 1, noon) Extended programme to include the address by the President, Mrs McAleese, to the Houses of the Oireachtas. el Coward, dramatist, actor and composer who was born 100 years ago today, noted for his sophisticated comedies Private Lives Blithe Spirit.
Friday
Into the Evening (Lyric FM, 4.30 p.m.) Eamonn Lawlor's guest is violinist Maxim Vengerov - child prodigy, Carl Flesch winner, UNICEF Honorary Envoy for Music - and still only 25. He plays the NCH in February.