Radio highlights

International Playhouse: Automatic Pilot — A radio play by Erika Ritter. Charlie lives in Toronto. She's 28 and trying to develop a career as a stand-up comedian. She drinks too much and her husband has discovered he is gay. All Charlie wants is a little success, some recognition and a reasonably trouble-free relationship — but the men in her life all seem to be conspiring to thwart her ambitions. ABC Radio National, Thurs May 6, 2.05 p.m. (repeated Fri May 7, 8.05 p.m.).

The Coming Out Show: Aboriginal academics — Aboriginal women in academia talk about the links between academia and the community, their experiences in the world and how they see their role in the Aboriginal struggle for self-determination. ABC Radio National, Thurs May 6, 7.15 p.m.

Minefields and Miniskirts: Australian Women's Experiences of the Vietnam War — A Captive Audience. Bob Hope never even stayed overnight in Vietnam, but some Australian entertainers spent years there. The troops' rave reaction was gratifying, but men starved of female company sometimes lost control with terrifying results. ABC Radio National, Fri May 7, 7.10 p.m. (repeated Sun May 9, 2.05 p.m.).

The Nightly Planet: Keys to the Cities — Radio National's music of the world program brings a selection of tributes to cities and their people. Senegal's Youssou N'Dour celebrates the suburb of Dakar in which he grew up with "Medina". Duke Ellington and trumpeter Cootie Williams pay tribute to one of the world's largest black cities with "Echoes of Harlem". Randy Newman's "Christmas in Cape Town" is disturbing yet still relevant. Abdullah Ibrahim, aka Dollar Brand, remembers the beauty of his home town in "Cape Town". ABC Radio National, Fri May 7, 11.05 p.m.

Sunday Concert: Andy Irvine — Andy Irvine is considered a pivotal force in the development of Irish traditional music, bringing new songs, arrangements and influences to enliven the repertoire. Australia, Sun May 9, 4.05 p.m.

Awaye: Dance and Body Art — The body and performance in indigenous culture — some perspectives from the Pacific Arts Association 5th International Symposium held in Adelaide recently. ABC Radio National, Mon May 10, 10.05 a.m. and 8.05 p.m.

The Roaring Horns and Radio 2NUR-FM — Help raise funds for Newcastle public radio's building appeal. Buy a copy of popular local jazz band the Roaring Horns' tape for just $12. Ph (049) 215 555.