TODAY’S RADIO

SOUL MUSIC 10AM, RADIO 4

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The Last Post has been used by the British Army since the 17th century or before, to signal that the last sentry post had been inspected before lights out. In this Remembrance Day special, we hear from soldiers, the grieving, former Pows and buglers how this plaintive call is now inextricably linked with death and the act of remembrance.

CERYS MATTHEWS 10AM, BBC 6 MUSIC

HHH Sophie Dahl, the former fashion model, who has followed the Dahl family literary tradition, joins Cerys to talk about her recent book. It’s called The Worst Sleepover Ever and is Sophie’s second children’s book. Jan Grue, a writer and professor, who

suffers from congenital muscular dystrophy, is also on the show. He’ll be talking about his memoir, I Live A Life Like Yours, which draws on his research into disability and chronic illness.

CMA AWARDS 2021 7PM, RADIO 2 HHHH

You will be able to sense the dazzling gleam of Luke Bryan’s gnashers, over the airwaves, as he presents highlights of last Wednesday’s 55th annual Country Music Association Awards. Lady A, Little Big Town and Carrie Underwood were among the nominees.

FIGHT OF MY LIFE 8PM, TALKSPORT

HHHH Jamie Moore, the former boxer turned trainer, recalls his 2006 British super-welterweight title fight with his rival – now friend– Matt Macklin. It was a tough contest, but a tougher one lay ahead for Jamie, four years later. He was shot twice, one August morning on the Costa del Sol, and felt his strength draining away. Jamie relives the fight for his title and the fight for his life in this second of a six-week series. SJ

Sophie Dahl (10am, BBC 6 Music)