Radio: Pick of the Day
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.MICHAEL FREEDLAND provides a personal guide to 60 years of British movie-making in A Very British Story (7pm R2). Mercifully, the programme doesn't wallow too much in soundtrack-assisted nostalgia or gripe excessively about the successes of Hollywood. There are cool appraisals of the current state of the industry from insiders, as well as succinct clips from yesteryear, including a welcome blast of Night Mail, written by WH Auden (right).
The Ghost of Number Ten (6.30pm R4) has the makings of a hilarious satire on New Labour: Maggie Steed plays the ghost of a socialist Victorian prostitute who haunts the Prime Minister in an attempt to spirit up some tangible policies.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments