Village greens are as much a part of England's heritage as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Richard Sanders examines plans for Millenium cash to keep it that way.
Producer John Harvey
With Frances Lawrence.
With Sue MacGregor and James Naughtie.
7.25.8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
Carol Thatcher reads excerpts from her biography of Denis Thatcher. 1: On the eve of retirement,
Denis Thatcher becomes Britain's first male prime ministerial consort. Producer Caroline Raphael
Lively and stimulating conversation with Melvyn Bragg and guests. Producer Olivia Seligman
A look back at the news of exactly 50 years ago.
Producer Graham Hoyland
Senes editor Gaynor Vaughan Jones
Rim historian John Huntley traces the history of sound effects in the movies. Repeated from Christmas Day 3.30pm
4: Sharks. Daniel Quilp brings Dick Swiveller into the service of Sampson and Sally Brass. For details and cast see Christmas Day
With Lesley Riddoch.
Last of three programmes, presented by Simon Cadell. This week's themes are politics and religion. Additional commentary from Graham Payn. Edited and introduced by Tony Staveacre. Producer Susan Roberts Repeat
One
Repeated from Friday 27 December
By John Masefield. A two-part dramatisation by John Peacock , with music by Neil Brand.
1: When the Wolves Were Running
Schoolboy Kay Harker is caught at the centre of a battle between good and evil. with Chris Emmett. Gavin Muir. Richard Tate. Sandra James Young. Jane Whittenshaw , Jill Graham , David Collings. Jonathan Keeble. Benjamin Guy. Kimberley Staines. Elisa Mason. Holly Vote. Paul Jenkins , Zulema Dene. Roger May and John Hartley Director David Blount Repeat
Part 2 is broadcast tomorrow at 2.00pm
Brian Kay and Peter Kemp consider the music and lifestyles of the Strauss family.
Producer Ray Abbott Repeat
Repeated from Boxing Day 7.20pm
By Beryl Bainbridge. Reader June Barrie. Producer Sara Davies
With Jon Sopel and Nigel Wrench.
Four programmes in which Kevin Connolly visits historic France.
2: The Champagne Area: History's Historic Crossroads
Producer Tony Grant Repeat
Repeated from Saturday 28 December 12.25pm
Repeated tomorrow at 1.40pm
Repeated from Friday 27 December 12.25pm
By Russell Hoban. Three thousand years in the future, the Pry Mincer wants to rebuild the shattered technology of the past. Riddley. the Connexion Man. is caught up in a struggle to unlock the secrets of "the yellerboy stoan." with Richard Pearce. Teresa Gallagher. Bob Whelan. John Bramwell , Malcolm Raeburn. Keith Ladd. Stephan Hall. Vicky Connett. Hannah Daley , David Shaw.
David Donaldson. Sue Johnston and Kathryn Hunt. Dramatised by Dominic Power
Music composed by Ilona Secasz Director Michael Fox
A history of the duffle coat. Producer Suzy Andrews Repeat
With Jeremy Harris.
By Stendhal, read in ten parts by Greg Wise. 1: Julien is taken on as tutor by a prosperous family, but soon his position there becomes more complex.
In the last of the series, comedy impresario Malcolm Hardee revisits Greenwich with Arthur Smith.
Producer Sara Jane Hall
By Lucy Flannery. When everyone's gone down with a cold, there's only one person who can save the day.
Starring Barbara Flynn as Maira and Patrick Barlow as Richard.
Producer Liz Anstee Repeat
By Lewis Carroll. Alan Bennett reads the first of seven parts, adapted by David Self.
Producer Colin Smith Repeat
