With Charlotte Smith. Producer Ashley Gething
James Naughtie and Winifred Robinson.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Thomas Butler.
8.35 Yesterday in Parliament
Olivia O'Leary talks to two people who have had similar experiences.
Mountaineers Simon Yates and Mark Whetu have both made the agonising decision to abandon a climbing partner on a mountain.
Producer Sara Conkey. Repeated at 9.30pm
In four programmes,
Claudia Hammond examines how psychology is shaping the latest campaigns to manipulate our opinions.
1: Altruism. How our generosity of spirit is worked upon to make us give more of ourselves - quite literally. Producer Paula McGrath E-MAIL: [address removed]
A team from Plymouth University discovers how cutting down the Borneo rainforest can increase insect numbers. Producer Neil Walker Revised repeat
A series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.
Mark Radcliffe looks at Sandy Powell, the entertainer from Rotherham who delighted audiences with his dreadful ventriloquist acts.
Trixie Rawlinson and Mark Whittaker.
With Nick Clarke.
Christopher Cook presents a series exploring the influence of war and conflict on music. 2: The Thirty Years War. Between 1618-48, the biggest and most brutal European conflict before the two world wars brought about a time of sorrow and hardship. The music of the period reflected the suffering - Lutheran chorales were used to spread propaganda and news. Producer Helen Garrison
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
Written and directed by Don Taylor. Walls have secrets, and when Adam and Belinda find a small cupboard plastered over in the attic room of their new house, they discover the story of what happened in the servant's room - or they think they do. with Cheryl Campbell , Sam West and Jerome Willis. Director Don Taylor Repeat
Eddie Mair invites your views on today's topical issue. Producer Sukey Firth
LINES OPEN from 1.30pm
2: Realms of the Gods. Heather Couper compares versions of the heavens as seen by different civilisations. For details see yesterday
82: The Return to War
For details see yesterday Repeat
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning, with practical advice, features and your views.
Producers Maud Hand and Lyn Webster Wilde Action Line: [number removed]44
E-MAIL: [address removed] Repeated Sunday llpm
Conversation from the world of business with Heather Payton and guests. Producer Simon Crow
With Clare English and Chris Lowe.
A humorous guide to modern living. With Michael Bywater , Sean Meo , Philip Pope , the Nimmo Twins and a special guest. Producer Bruce Hyman
Repeated tomorrow 11.30pm
Siobhan has heard the one about the antiques dealer.
Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Mark Lawson with arts interviews, reviews and news.
Producer Stephen Hughes
Flotsam and Jetsam
By Nick Darke. Karen, a professional beachcomber, has found an extraordinary archive of Porthant Bay in Sue's attic. Part 2.
Rptd from 10.45am. For details see yesterday
Russia in the Red
In the second of two programmes on Russia's financial meltdown,
Julian O'Halloran investigates the role of the West. How have seven years of aid and advice on market reform culminated in economic disaster?
Producer Andy Denwood Repeated Sunday 5pm
Peter White with news for visually impaired people.
Producer Cheryl Gabriel
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FACTSHEET: send a large sae to [address removed]
Blood
Blood is a clear fluid with lots of cells floating in it. These cells capture oxygen, attack invaders and seal up holes. Graham Easton investigates your life's blood. Producer Julia Durbin
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Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm
Repeated from 9am
By Susan Hill. Part 7. For details see yesterday
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host more stand-up comedy, sketches and songs. Repeated from Saturday 6.15pm
By PF Kluge. Part 7. For details see yesterday
