With Clair Jaquiss.

Presented by Anna Hill.

With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Indarjit Singh.
8.31 L W only Yesterday in Parliament

2/6. Jonathan Freedland and guests go in search of the past behind the present, exploring a moment in history that illuminates a contemporary debate. Producer Laurence Grissell Repeated at 9.30pm

4/5. Ian McMillan explores five forgotten coalfields across England. How will we remember our mining past now the coal has gone? This week he visits Somerset in the company of former miners Francis Hillier , Mark Bridges , Alec Hann and Wilf Perkins. Producer Tim Dee

7/8. The Twilight Years. Ageing and death comes to all. Aubrey Manning looks at what dictates the length of an animal's life; whether a long life brings respect and wisdom in the wild, and why the poor old male antechinus literally dies from too much sex. Producer Mary Colwell

New series 1/3. Geoffrey Wheeler presents this series about the history of American vaudeville. Like music hall in Britain, vaudeville was a product of its time. Increasing urbanisation and a desire to present entertainment that would appeal to the whole family led to the development of vast vaudeville circuits on which tens of thousands of performers earned their living. Among those who learnt their trade in vaudeville were future stars such as Fred Astaire , Bob Hope , Jack Benny and jazz singer Ma Rainey. Producer Libby Cross

Topical consumer affairs reports, with John Waite and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours.
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National and international news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.

2/4. I Vow to Thee My Country. Recently attracting controversy for its patriotism, this hymn was created just after the First World War. Vaughan Williams had the idea to put together the stirring music from Hoist's Jupiter from The Planets and the poem written by the American ambassador Cecil Spring-Rice that was found on his desk when he left office.
Producer Sara Conkey Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

A man, a woman and thousands of dominoes - a witty look at loneliness, romance and whether record breaking really matters. By Nick Leather , and starring
Tom Courtenay and Denise Welch.
Producer/Director Polly Thomas

Richard Daniel presents the magazine that deals with environmental issues. Producer Nick Patrick
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2/5. The Alabaster Necklace. A woman on holiday in a small Tuscan town is tormented by her husband's secret purchase of some beautiful pink beads - who are they for? By Judy Cooke , read by Rebecca Smart. For details see yesterday

57/90. South Africa - the British Arrive. The Dutch and the French had colonised the Cape long before the British, but the need to protect trade routes meant that once again the British felt they needed to strengthen their presence there. By Christopher Lee. For details see yesterday

6/9. Barrister Clive Coleman cuts through the legal jargon to explain what's happening in the world of law and how it affects everyday life. Producer Jim Frank

4/7. The guide to the wide world of learning, presented by Libby Purves. Producer Katy Hickman Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.

3/6. A Life More Ordinary. As Roger's retirement approaches, Victoria tries to broaden her husband's cultural interests. But it's an uphill struggle. Written by Simon Brett.
Producer Simon Brett

Kenton has a confession to make.
For cast see page 30 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm

Mark Lawson presents the arts magazine, with news, reviews and interviews. Producer Jerome Weatherald

7/10. Ella learns more about Arthur Woodley from Sandra. Alison Joseph 's original crime story continues.
For cast and more details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

6/9. With the number of reported rapes continuing to rise, BBC correspondent Danny Shaw asks why so few still end in a successful prosecution. producer Jenny Chryss Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

News of interest to blind and partially sighted people, presented by Peter White. Producer Cheryl Gabriel

9/12. Fractures. Some broken bones heal well after a few weeks in plaster. Others need an operation, maybe involving a metal plate or pins. Fractures that refuse to knit are sometimes helped along with a burst of ultrasound. Dr Mark Porter reports on the latest techniques for mending broken bones.
Producer Paula McGrath Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Repeated from 9am

National and international news and analysis, introduced by Claire Bolderson.

2/10. June 1940: German forces are approaching the outskirts of Paris. From the boulevards to the banks, Parisians are preparing to flee. By Irene Nemirovsky. For details see yesterday

2/4. Novice priest Brutha has been selected by Deacon Vorbis to go on a secret mission to the infidel city of Ephebe. The Great God Om, who is stuck in the body of a small tortoise, is going with him in a little wicker basket. By Terry Pratchett , dramatised by Robin Brooks.
Producer Claire Grove : Director Gordon House

The day's events from Westminster. With Rachel Hooper.

2/5. By Cecil Helman. Repeated from 9.45am

Cricket
World Cup 2007 (1/3)

Amadeus (3/8) For details see Sunday