1:10 Best Song Ever Written

All Down the Line by the Rolling Stones, chosen by John Dean.

1:15 Critical Mass

2:10 Feature Stories

Friday marks the 125th anniversary of the eruption of Mt Tarawera. Commemoration ceremonies include a talk about the latest GNS exploration of Lake Rotomahana which uncovered the bottom of the Pink and White Terraces which were destroyed by the volcano. Cornel de Ronde is the GNS geologist who led the team.

2:30 Reading

A short story by Marian Stuart, Three Strand Cord. The reader is Fiona Truelove.

2:45 Feature Album

Procol Harum - Live In Concert With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

3:12 Tune Your Engine

Archaeologist Dr Carl Lipo's new book, The Statues That Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island, challenges conventional theories about the collapse of civilisation on Easter Island.

3:33 Asian Report

Justin Gregory educates his palate with a tasting session of Japanese tea.

4:06 The Panel

Barry Corbett and Tim Watkin.