The news and the issues of the week in rural Britain.
Producers Hugh O'Donnell and Steve Peacock

With James Whitbourn and his guest. Producer Norman Winter

With James Naughtie.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Canon Eric James.

Sports news with Cliff Morgan. Producer Adnan Nawaz

Holiday reports from around the world. Producer Eleanor Garland
Repeated tomorrow 7.30pm
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Ted Sherbert celebrates 75 years of BBC radio at the Savoy Hotel, with Stephen Fry, Frank Muir and the specially re-created Savoy Orpheans.

(Repeated at 8.30pm)

Travelling in Anticipation
David Walter investigates what needs to be done to bring public transport closer to the public. Can Labour's
"integrated transport policy" offer a safe and efficient alternative to the Private car?
Producer Zareer Masani

Analysis, insight and colour from correspondents worldwide. Producer Tony Grant

Alison Mitchell with the latest news from the world of personal finance. Producer Frances Macdonald

Simon Hoggart quizzes Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton and their special guests on the week's news. Producer Aled Evans
Repeated Monday 6.30pm

Jonathan Dimbleby presents a special programme from the BBC Radio
Theatre in London to mark the 75th anniversary of the BBC. Producer Clare Csonka

Listeners respond to issues raised in today's Any Questions?
Producers Clare Csonka and Anne Peacock LINES OPEN from 12.30pm

By Giles Cooper. Sealed in the privacy of his bathroom, Edward Thwaite withstands invasion from the outside world. An acclaimed 1975 production, re-broadcast to mark the 75th anniversary of the BBC. with Haydn Jones. Garard Green and Edward Kelsey. Realised at the BBC Radiophonic
Workshop by Richard Yeoman-Clark and Roger Fenby. Producer Desmond Briscoe Repeat

Jeremy Nicholas looks at how the BBC has been portrayed in popular culture. Producer Sue Foster

A century ago, Seebohm Rowntree began a pioneering study of poor families in York. The first of two programmes explores the fortunes of their descendants and the relevance of Rowntree's work today. Repeated tomorrow 8.30pm

A look back from the perspective of the 21st century at how radio was taken over by the Internet, how robots replaced DJs, and how radio began catering for the individual. With John Evans of Visual Radio, Professor
Yorick Wilks , inventor of the Converse artificial chat programme,
David Sullivan , Peter Donaldson , Francis Gumley-Mason and Chris Dunkley. Written by Matt Thompson.
Producers Rex Brough and Matt Thompson

Peter Hetherington reports on major issues at home and abroad.
Producer Gregor Stewart Repeated from Tuesday

In the third of four programmes,
Alastair Reid reflects on the USA's influence on its poorer neighbour. Producer Ian Docherty

In 1946, Edward J Mason wrote the first episode of Dick Barton - Special Agent! Fifty years on, Lol Mason, son of Edward J, creates Richard Barton, son of Dick, in tribute to one of BBC radio's most enduring heroes.

John Peel muses on family life.
Producer Dymphna Flynn. PHONE: (0171) [number removed]. E-MAIL: Offspring@bbc.co.uk Repeated Thursday 11.30pm

For the BBC's 75th anniversary, Andy Kershaw delves into the archives to discover how the BBC's attitude to the public has changed.
Producer Jeanette Thomas

The news of 75 years ago this week.

Repeated from 10am

Recollections from listeners for the BBC 75th anniversary.

Brian Kay presents music on the theme of water.
Producer Brian Jackson

The Rev Angela Tilby considers the value of new-age spirituality. Producer Garry Boon

By Lee Hall , dramatised in four parts. 2: The Love Letters of Ragie Patel
Meeting Jimmy Spud convinces Ragie Patel that he might be a Hindu god. with Nina Wadia , Rashid Karapiet ,
Jamila Massey , Ralph Ineson and Ravin J Ganatra. Director Kate Rowland Repeat

Six residents of Zimbabwe reflect on their home and their history.
1: David, a white tobacco farmer. Producer Paul Dodgson Repeat

Russell Davies 's six-part exploration of language. 1: In the Mood Producer Simon Elmes Repeat

By David Self , read by Jo Brand. Repeated from Tuesday