T in the Park and Live Earth, Radio 1, 7pm
Now they tell us. Millions of people put their lives on hold over the weekend to participate, however, vicariously, in two massive musical extravaganzas, and Radio 1 could have saved them the trouble. Think of the lawns left unmown while those responsible for them were stuck in front of the telly. And all the while the BBC had arranged for five hours of highlights, presented by Edith Bowman and Vic Galloway, from Perth and Kinross, and Wembley Stadium, respectively. Of course, at the time of writing, it is difficult to predict what those highlights might be – the weather may play a part, for one thing – but there is no denying the potency of the names on offer: Madonna , Red Hot Chili Peppers, Scissor Sisters, Arctic Monkeys, the Killers . . . Giants of our time, people.
Jatropha the Wonder Plant, Radio 4, 9pm
The fruit of the wild jatropha bush is toxic, and its bark secretes a milky sap that can irritate human skin for days. Even so, the Indian Government plans to cultivate it, planting 28 million acres of the plant. This is because jatropha seeds yield an oil that can be used in almost any diesel engine with no modification. And the plant can grow anywhere, requires very little water and minimal maintenance. Dr Chandy Nath investigates the antisocial little miracle worker.
God Knows I’m Gay, Asian Network, 6.30pm
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Most gay Asians still find it tough to come out. Family and religious pressures often combine to keep them in the closet; some entering into marriages of convenience that help no one, and end up hurting everyone. The actress Bindya Solanki reports.