Radio highlights

Time Is On Our Side — The Rolling Stones Story — Part one of a series that traces the band's 30-year career. The series is full of interviews, unique session performances and three decades of recordings. ABC Radio National, Wednesday, December 7, 2.05pm.

International Playhouse — The Man Who Would Be Perfect — According to St Matthew's gospel, Jesus was once approached by a man who wanted to know how he could be perfect. He was told, "Go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven". When Peter Wellborn, for his own reasons, attempts this, he finds the task far from easy. A Radio New Zealand production. ABC Radio National, Friday, December 9, 8.05pm.

Green and Practical — The Future of Renewable Energy Sources — With Dr Peter Jacklyn. This program includes the first of three parts with Ian Wood, who takes a look at some of the most potentially significant technologies being developed here and overseas. ABC Radio National, Saturday, December 10, 8.05am.

Round Midnight — With Jaslyn Hall. Australia's first national black music program, including soul, Afrobeat and Aboriginal music. News at 10pm. ABC Radio National, Saturday, December 10, 9.05pm.

Sunday Stereo Season — Julius Caesar — This is Egypt, torn by war, greed and lust. Tolomeo and his sister Cleopatra are forever fighting for the throne, while in Rome Giulio Cesare and Pompeo also fight for power. Highlights from this lavish opera with Yvonne Kenny starring as Cleopatra and Graham Pushee as Caesar. This program is simulcast with ABC TV. ABC Classic FM, Sunday, December 11, 8.30pm.

From GLW issue 170