An interview with a prominent figure in the agricultural industry, followed by a five-day weather forecast for farmers and growers
Producers TIM FINNEY and REBECCA POW
A meditation for the beginning of a new day With THE REV NOEL BATTYE BBC Northern Ireland
Presented by Peter Hobday and Chris Lowe in London with John Humphrys at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton
6.30, 7.30, 8.30 News Summary
6.45* Business News With BOB FINIGAN
7.00,8.00 Today's News Read by clive ROSLIN
7.25*, 8.25* Sport With ANDY SMITH
7.45* Thought for the Day
A look ahead with Peter Harris
by the DUKE OF PIRAJNO abridged in ten instalments by JANE MAYS
Read by Julian Glover (6) BBC Pebble Mill (R)
Live and lively conversation as Russell and his guests anticipate the week ahead. Producers ELAINE BEDELL and IAN GARDHOUSE Stereo
Presented by Louise Botting The financial world has changed dramatically in the past year. Banks, building societies, insurance companies, unit trusts and investment advisers are busy adapting to the new climate of consumer protection under the Financial Services Act, while the City struggles to cope with the demands of millions of small shareholders. Over the next few months there'll be more privatisations, the start of new-style personal pensions and a shake-up in social security.
It is an exciting and challenging time as the Money Box team start their llth year.
Birds on the Wing byKIERANFAGAN
Read by Brid Brennan Producer SHEILA FOX
from Pebble Mill, Birmingham with Ex Cathedra
For the fruits of his creation (Hymns and Psalms 342);
O praise the Lord (Batten); Johnl5,vvl-8(NIV);
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (BBC HB 534)
BBC Pebble Mill Stereo
Some of the poetry requested by Radio 4 listeners
Presented by Anne Stevenson Readers PETER JEFFREY andUNSAGOVSKY
Producer MARGARET BRADLEY BBCBristol
Requests to: Poetry Please! BBC, Bristol BS8 2LR
The only daily consumer programme on network radio Presented by Susan Rae Editor KEN VASS
If you are concerned about health, education, housing or financial matters, or if you are the victim of incompetent or unhelpful traders or authorities, write to: You and Yours, BBC. London WIA 4WW
Pencil case special edition Ruler Barry Cryer
Rubber Willie Rushton
Compass Graeme Garden
Protractor Tim Brooke-Taylor Pencil Case
Humphrey Lyttelton
Musical Pencil COLIN SELL Zip PAUL SPENCER. Stereo
Presented by Nick Worrall Editor DEREK LEWIS
1.55 Listening Corner This week: Let's Go to the Children's Farm Presented by IAIN LAUCHLAN with children from COLMORE ROAD INFANT SCHOOL. BIRMINGHAM Today's story: Piggo Goes to Playschool written and read by PAM AYRES Script written and produced by MARY KALEMKERIAN
2.05 Playtime Let's Go to the Farm Presented by JANET PALMER and TONY AITKEN. Stereo (e) (Re-broadcast Fri 11.20am VHF/FM)
2.20 Science Scope 2: Chalk and Cheese Stereo (R) (e)
2.40 Whirligig Unit 1: Animal Corner TERRY NUTKINS shows how to care for pets at school and at home. 2: Amphibians (e)
Introduced by Jenni Murray At what age should teenagers start to wear make-up, drink in pubs, or party alone? The first of a series in which counsellor Alison Crosthwaite helps to resolve some common conflicts. Serial: Prenez Garde by TERENCE DE VERE white, abridged in 11 episodes by JANET HICKSON
Read by Robert Hickson (10) (Music: Hamilton Harty 's 'The Stream in the Glen')
Editor CLARE SELERIE-GREY
Mybabymine by PAUL angeus
It's Only a Story
Sid Chaplin wanted to be a scientist or a preacher. He became a miner and a writer instead. As his native North East celebrates his memory with a new play based on his stories, Paul Allen reports on Sid Chaplin 's life and work.
Presented by Bill Frost and Valerie Singleton Editor DEREK LEWIS continued on VHF/FM5.50-5.55
With BRYAN MARTIN including Financial Report
Stereo
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 1. 40pm)
No-one enjoys a gravy-dinner more than Ruth Parry , but she's surprised to discover that sociologist Dr Anne Murcott sees it as a ritual which reflects the woman's role at home and in the community.
Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home by LISA EVANS
Lizzie has lived through good times and bad times. Her family's history is a vivid one - from slavery to martyrdom. Lizzie was born black in America's Deep South.
Directed by PETER KING Stereo
One of this country's leading chamber ensembles takes the opportunity to remove their tail coats, loosen their bow ties and show off their metal, by displaying the lighter side of their repertoire in the last of an occasional series. Featuring
Bryan Allen (trumpet)
Andy Culshaw (trumpet) Stephen Roberts (horn) Simon Hogg (trombone) Owen Slade (tuba)
Producer RICHARD EDIS Stereo
Michael Oliver presents tonight's edition, which includes interviews, and news and reviews of films, books, plays, broadcasting, music and exhibitions.
Producer JOHN BOUNDY Editor ANNE WINDER
Behind the Wall
11:4 Victim of the Revolution Stereo (Final episode tomorrow)
Presented by David Sells
National and international news, background, analysis and comment, including special coverage by Stuart Simon of the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.
Editor BLAIR THOMSON
Radio 4's international business report; market trends
A musical sketch of Italy Stereo records
followed by an interlude
A-Level English Satire Stereo (e)
