Radio highlights

Issue 

Screen: Charlie Chaplin — David Robertson, author of the biography of Chaplin and consultant to the film about the great left-wing comic actor, speaks to presenter Mary Colbert. The film, be released in Australia in February, is directed by Richard Attenborough. ABC Radio National, Thurs February 4, 10.05 a.m. and 8.05 p.m.

Green and Practical: Creatures in Crevices — Cockroaches — how to live them, ignore them or get rid of them. Also a special cockroach talkback session. ABC Radio National, Sat February 6, 8.05 a.m. (repeated Tues February 9, 2.05 p.m.).

Awaye — An exploration of indigenous arts, produced and presented from Alice Springs by Aboriginal broadcaster Clayton Lewis. Awaye means, in the language of the Arrente people of the Alice Springs area, listen up.

Out on Wednesday: Luka Bloom live — Luka Bloom is the new voice of Irish music. His songwriting focuses on the problems of modern Ireland — emigration, repression — and universal themes of love and loss. Luka Bloom toured Australia for the first time last November and December. This concert was recorded at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. ABC FM Stereo, Wed February 10, 8 p.m.

A Touch of Ireland in Newcastle — 2NUR FM (103.7), Newcastle's public radio station, each Tuesday presents visions of Erin in music and song and includes This Week in Ireland, a summary of news and sport.

Ourselves, Our Cycles — Sydney's Radio Skid Row (2RSR FM, 88.9) presents its weekly women's health program every Friday at 10 a.m. For topics to be canvassed on coming programs, phone Gwen on 550 9552.

Brisbane Spectrum — Brisbane's public multicultural broadcaster, 4EB, has begun a weekly program that focuses on Brisbane's lively entertainment and culture. Presenters Damien Lee and Dwight Abraham recently interviewed progressive singer/songwriter Ruth Apelt on the program. Brisbane Spectrum goes to air every Friday at 12 noon.

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