With Cardinal Basil Hume.
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Tom Butler.
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament
Repeated from Sunday 12.15pm
Four writers celebrate a sensual experience that gives them pleasure. 3: Anna Pavord on the taste of pears. Producer Beaty Rubens
On July 10th, 1946, the murder of an ex-Wren continues to dominate the headlines.
For details see Monday
Some of the country's leading new playwrights join Jenni Murray to discuss the challenges of writing for radio.
Serial: Shirley Williams : Snakes and Ladders, a Political Diary 3: Another EnglandFor details see Monday
Repeated from Sunday 2.00pm
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With Lesley Riddoch.
As an introduction to the forthcoming new comedy drama about the lives of three sisters, a chance to hear three episodes from the first series.
2: Cracks in the Varnish. Charlotte's attempts at having a meaningful relationship seem doomed. with Peter Penry-Jones and Nicholas Murchie Written by Simon Brett. Theme music by Elizabeth Parker (BBC Radiophonic
Workshop). Producer Paul Schlesinger Rpt
With Nick Clarke.
Repeated from yesterday 7.05pm
The final episode of the drama series about a firm of solicitors in a Warwickshire town. Two months have elapsed since the public hearing which will have far-reaching effects. with John Rowe , Michael N Harbour. Kim Durham. Terry Pearson and Rob Swinton. Written by Chris Thompson. Director Brian Lighthill
In the third of six letters by Veronica Cecil reflecting a visit to Pakistan, she investigates the tale of her cousin
Bill's murder in Islamabad, 50 years after the event.
Producer Carol Trewin
Daire Brehan considers social responsibility.
Paul Gambaccini sees Jim Carrey in his latest film, The Cable Guy, and Disney's new animated blockbuster, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Producer Jerome Weatherald. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm
By Jane Rogers. Read by Joanna Monro. Producer Christine Boar
With Jon Sopel and Nigel Wrench.
Repeated from Monday 12.25pm
Lynda is on a recruitment campaign. Repeated tomorrow at 1.40pm
Liz Lochead asks the growing number of "child-free" why they don't want to hear the patter of tiny feet. Producer Sarah Conkey
Kati Whitaker examines the furor brevis (brief madness) when people lose their temper and talks to those who lash out and those on the receiving end. Producer Cathy Drysdale
Is the world ready for cheesy mealworms, cricket lollipops and locust burgers? Joanna Pinnock takes an inside look at edible insects.
Producer Jan Castle
Mark Whittaker presents the environmental magazine.
Mountains. A look at human influence on mountain ecology, in the run-up to a UN conference on mountains.
Producer Sera LefroyOwen. Rptd Sunday 9.30pm
Revised repeat at 4.05pm
With Isabel Hilton.
Sandra Berkin reads the first of three short stories by Isabel Allende.
Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden. "She went under the name of Bella
Crepusculario.... she made a living selling words."
Producer Rosemary Watts Rpt
11.00 Kathmandu or Bust A six-part comedy by David Napthine and Mike Yeaman.
5: A Sticky Wicket. The travellers are in a mellow mood - until theirtruck is stolen. with Forbes Masson. Richard Ridings. Lolly Susi, Lyndam Gregory and Shiv Grewal Producer Lissa Evans
A six-part run of the comedy show featuring the world of aspiring singer/songwriter John Shuttleworth. 1: Wireless Wanderings. Written and performed by Graham Fellows , with a special appearance by Charlotte Green. Producer Paul Schlesinger Rpt
By Richard Ford. Part 6. For details see Monday
