Anna Kamaralli continues at 10:40 am with Part 2 of Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains and this week the subject is villains.

My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Ian Kern – probably better addressed as Dr Dr Kern. Ian is a retired paediatric surgeon who has just been awarded Ph D for his research into the history of medical specialisation.

Today is also the 18th anniversary of my first broadcast as a presenter of Arts Wednesday, although in those days the show was called Preview. It will be a nostalgia day for music, as I look back at my musical journey on Eastside.

I look forward to your company.