Hear the Island's Paul Armfield on Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2 show

Isle of Wight musician Paul Armfield is the special guest on Mark Radcliffe's BBC Radio 2 show this week, and The Times has picked it out as one not to miss.

Acoustic Sounds with guest Paul Armfield can be heard on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday at 9pm.

The show brief says: "Songwriter Paul is based on the Isle of Wight, where he runs a bookshop.

"His intimate, honest and disarming songs have won fans including Mark, Guy Garvey, Lauren Laverne, Chris Difford, Caitlin Moran and more.

"Paul is also a bassist (appearing on records by Michael Kiwanuka), lino-cut artist and player of the musical saw."

Joe Clay has highlighted the show in today's The Times guide.