Make sure you press red this week as we bring you the final Prom of our series curated in collaboration with four BBC national radio stations. Dig out those leg warmers as we take a trip down memory lane with Sounds of the 80s, Rick Stein’s culinary journey continues and we join The One Show for a special Edinburgh showcase. Plus we bring you two special programmes from CBBC and CBeebies. And finally, the Swimming World championships conclude this weekend.
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul
Rick Stein continues his gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul and enjoys ‘John Dory Carlina’ – a dish linked to the island of Torcello deep in the heart of the Venetian lagoon. And on Friday evening’s episode Stein tries his hand at foraging for shellfish on the island of Korcula - famous for its Greek wines.
Sat 8, 8pm-10.30pm
Thu 13, 5am-7am, 8pm-9pm
Fri 14, 5am-7am, 10.25pm-6am (Length approx. 5 minutes)
1Xtra Prom
Following 2013’s Urban Classic Prom, BBC Radio 1Xtra joins the BBC Proms in a high-octane late night celebration of the thriving urban music scene, from hip hop to grime. Rappers Wretch 32, Stormzy and Krept & Konan join presenters MistaJam and Sian Anderson on stage, to set the Royal Albert Hall dancing in new remixes blending classical and urban styles, with a little help from Jules Buckley and his Metropole Orkest.
Wed 12, 10pm-5am
Thu 13, 9pm-5am (Length approx. 75 minutes)
Sounds of the 80s with Paul Young
Sara Cox plays a collection of classic 80s videos and will be chatting to Paul Young about his 1983 album No Parlez. The show features a hit single from the album (clue for which one: Paul comes up against an unexpected twist at the end of the film!) plus Paul chooses a favourite of his own from the decade.
Also enjoy videos from artists like The Weather Girls, Holly Johnson, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Tears for Fears, Belinda Carlisle and Eurythmics. Plus find out what the top five songs were this week in 1982.
Sat 8, 10.30pm-6am
Sun 9, 6pm-8pm, 10.35pm-6am
Mon 10, 8.25pm-6am
Tue 11, 6am-7am, 7.30pm-6am
Wed 12, 6am-7am, 8pm-10pm (Length approx. 60 minutes)
The One Show Edinburgh Showcase
Wednesday: Following The One Show on BBC 1, Matt Baker and Alex Jones host a mix of live performances from some of the best comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Thursday: Today Matt Baker and Alex Jones host a mix of live performances from some of the best comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Friday: After The One Show on BBC 1, Patrick Keilty and Alex Jones host a mix of live performances from some of the best comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Wed 12, 7.25pm-8pm
Thu 13, 7.25pm-8pm
Fri 14, 7.25pm-8pm (Length approx. 30 minutes)
CBeebies Swashbuckle Special
Sat 8, 6am-2.30pm
Sun 9, 6am-5.15pm
Mon 10, 6am-6pm (Length approx. 14 minutes)
CBBC Extra Summer Special
Tune in to watch CBBC Extra’s Summer Special as Hacker and Dodge takeover scenes from some favourite CBBC shows by adding their own commentary. The chaos continues when Hacker goes behind the scenes on the new series of Rocket’s Island to meet the cast, and don’t miss the premiere of CBBC Extra’s rap all in this CBBC Summer Special.
Tue 11, 7am-7.30pm
Wed 12, 7am-7.25pm
Thu 13, 7am-7.25pm
Fri 14, 7am-12.30pm, 3pm-7pm (Length approx. 15 minutes)
Sport
This Saturday and Sunday tune in to watch live and a replay of the Swimming World Championships final. Footie fans can keep up to date with all the latest with Final Score on Saturday. From Monday onwards BBC Sport brings you highlights from the Women’s Cycling World Cup and on Friday we head to Bulgaria for live coverage of the Men’s European Boxing Championships.
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