Radio highlights

The Songs and Stories of Australia: Unity is Strength — The Larrikins sing the songs of the emerging trade union movement and workers in struggle. ABC FM Stereo, Fri Nov 6, 11.30 a.m.

Mac Cocker's Vinyl Museum — Bring back memories of the music and movements of the '60s with former Double J guru Mac Cocker's weekly retro program. ABC Radio National, Fri Nov 6, 8.05 p.m.

The Nightly Planet: Adolphe with an E — Celebrate the invention of the saxophone by Belgian-born Adolphe Sax 178 years ago to the day. The saxophone has become synonymous with African American music. Hear the saxophone in all its many variations. ABC Radio National, Fri Nov 6, 11.05 p.m. (For an extra dose of sax birthday celebrations, tune into The Joys of Sax, ABC FM Stereo, Mon Nov 9, 9.02 a.m.).

Blue-Green Algae in the Murray/Darling River — Poisonous blue-green algae was first noted at Milang in SA as long ago as 1878. Now it threatens to destroy the Darling as a water supply. How did we get to this point and what can we do? ABC Radio National, Sat Nov 7, 1.30 p.m.

In The Mix: Hong Kong Live — Broadcast live from Hong Kong. The popular culture there is distinctive, vibrant and influential. The program looks at fashion, food, pop music and the built environment. ABC Radio National, Mon Nov 9, 10.05 a.m. and 8.30 p.m.

Soundstage: Hate — A play by Stephen Sewell. A rebellious daughter and her brothers reluctantly return to their family's country estate. Their father is a right-wing politician poised to snatch the leadership of his party when the October stock market crash bankrupts the family business. In a family that is also morally bankrupt, hate dominates. ABC FM Stereo, Mon Nov 10, 8 p.m.

Out on Wednesday: Here's Johnny — Recorded live. Best known for his work with the comedy big band from Newcastle, the Castanet Club, Johnny performs songs and stories infused with a suburban whimsy that is bizarre, funny, moving and philosophical. ABC FM Stereo, Tues Nov 11, 8 p.m.

From GLW issue 78