With Lynn Gallagher.
With Trixie Rawlinson. Editor Chns Burns
* Trixie Rawlinson : Face behind the Voice, page 135
Richard Uridge uncovers the stories of the British countryside. Producer Alasdair Cross
John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Canon Eric James.
8.45 Yesterday in Parliament
Writer Bartle Sawbridge ponders the subtleties his offspring employ when using the word "dad". With John Peel. Producer Chris Berthoud. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: [address removed]
With Ned Sherrin and guests.
Is the genetic-industrial complex about to pose the same threat to our lives as the military-industrial complex? Andrew Jefford investigates.
Producer Sheila Dillon. Repeated Monday 4pm
Kate Adie presents analysis and insight from correspondents worldwide. Producer Tony Grant
Alison Mitchell with the latest news from the world of personal finance and impartial advice for all those trying to make the most of their money. Producer Tom Cunnington
A political farce by Steve Nallon and Turan Ali. 5: Here Come the Grooms
When a gay junior minister gets married to his Swedish boyfriend, the prime minister comes under pressure from home and Europe to recognise their marriage in British law. When he refuses, Lottie decides to bring back the ghost of Oscar Wilde. With Maggie Steed and Mark Williams. Repeated from yesterday
Jonathan Dimbleby is joined in Walsall, West Midlands, by panellists Dennis Skinner MP: the Rev Michael Santer , Bishop of Birmingham: Sir Patrick Mayhew ; and Trevor Kavanagh , political editor of The Sun. Repeated from yesterday
Phone Jonathan Dimbleby with your views on the issues raised in this week's edition of Any Questions? LINES OPEN from 12.30pm
Award-winning novelist
Pauline Melville explores the history behind Aphra Behn 's epic story of an African prince enslaved in the British colony of Surinam.
Producer Virginia Crompton
By Peter Tinniswood
With Penelope Wilton as Alma, Peter Vaughan as Ferns, and William Hootkins as Sid.
Sid Fiedelman, a hard-drinking, award-winning American cartoonist, is sent by his editor to cast a satirical eye on Britain at the end of the millennium. But Sid and his world-weary wife Alma are unprepared for what the small English village of Winterleaf Gunner has to offer.
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Jenni Murray. Editor Ruth Gardiner
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. Presented by Eddie Mair.
Brian Sibley presents the latest film news.
Producer Mairi Russell. Rptd Tuesday 11.30pm
Simon Fanshawe and guests broadcast live from the Radio Theatre in the heart of London.
Producers Tim Dee and Paul Dodgson
Tom Sutcliffe and panel discuss Hideous Kinky, Kate Winslet's first film since Titanic; and life as seen through the eyes of a dog in John Berger's King.
Producer Jerome Weatherald
Fraser Harrison writes an audio letter from his cowboy childhood in his back garden in forties Liverpool. Do big boys still need the Wild West? Producer Tim Dee
Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm
Author David Dabydeen uses diaries and letters to explore the relationship between black people and Britain from the 16th century to the Second World War.
Producer David Olusoga
By Jorge Amado , dramatised in three parts by Stuart Morris. 3: Second
Coming. In Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, the young widow Dona Flor has married the respectable pharmacist, DrTeodoro. But she is not allowed to forget her first husband. With Lesley Carvello and Tristan Sturrock. with Priyanga Elan. Elizabeth Conboy and Tilly Gaunt
Director David Hunter. Repeated from Sunday
A live investigation into the moral questions behind the week's news. Repeated from Wednesday
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Robert Dawson Scott invites a performer or composer to revisit a major musical challenge. Producer John Goudie
Repeated Monday 11.30pm
The Wild Side. Entrance to hell or Arcadian escape, our view of the Yorkshire Dales has changed through the ages, but our need for wild places has remained. Simon Parkes joins the people managing our landscapes. Producer Rebecca Moore Repeat
A series telling the story of our struggle to understand the cosmos. Galaxy and Galaxies
Producer David Perry Repeat
By Tamar Hodes , read by Carolyn Backhouse. All Annie had wanted was a normal son, yet somehow she manages to come to terms with Frank's frequent changes from boy to bird - as long as he keeps it their secret.
Producer Liz Taylor
