With Charlotte Smith.
Producer Sarah Tempest
John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Sister Lavinia Byrne.
John Humphrys in conversation with eight successful people who have weathered storms in their careers.
7: Sir Herman Ouseley. The chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, who is to retire early after six years. Producer Brian King. Repeated at 9.30pm
Meteorologist Helen Young visits a gliding club in Dunstable in Bedfordshire to remember the day a glider was hit by lightning, and to meet the lucky pilot who survived. Producer Helen Weaver
Martha Kearney on the latest news, views and culture from a female perspective. Drama: Vital Signsby Sarah Woods. Part 2.
Drama rptd at 7.45pm. For details see yesterday
Repeated from yesterday 9pm
In October 1969, a Sunday night religious programme on BBC television was replaced by a new comedy show. No one expected the Spanish Inquisition. Thirty years on Carol Cleveland presents the insider's guide to Monty Python. With contributions from John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Neil Innes, Stephen Fry and Harry Secombe amongst others.
Producer Mark Rickards
With Trixie Rawlinson and Peter White.
With Nick Clarke.
Peter Hobday continues his exploration of Britain's smaller opera companies. 5: He hears Opera
Restor'd perform at the Deal Festival in Kent and discovers why the people of Deal are so enthusiastic about the forgotten operas of the 18th century. Producers Tony Cheevers and Alison Prain
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Katie Hims. Nine-year-old Shelly writes to her hero Roberto Sultana who is away looking for a man with a limp. Her mother will not eat, talk or get out of bed. Shelly needs some help.
Margarita LIZ SMITH Director Melanie Harris Repeat
Call Eddie Mair for an exchange of experiences on today's topical issues. Producer Sukey Firth
LINES OPEN from 1.30pm
2: The Head Teacher. Keith Mercer , who became the first head teacher of the newly formed St Peter 's comprehensive school in Solihull in 1974. For details see yesterday
12: 1912 - the Titanic, Home Rule and the Marconi Affair For details see yesterday
Heather Payton and guests with conversation about the business world.
Producer Simon Crow
The intelligent guide to the world of learning, for listeners of all ages who want the best from the system, and those already on the learning curve. Producer Dorothy Stiven. Action Line: [number removed]. E-MAIL: [address removed]Repeated Sunday llpm
With Clare English and Carolyn Quinn.
By David Spicer and Hugh Rycroft. A six-part sketch show that takes a comical view of lifestyles, families and relationships. Robert Duncan and Jan Ravens play Radio 4's answer to Richard and Judy. They are joined by Roger Blake , Toby Longworth and Emma Kennedy. 1: Mike and Sue are nominated for an award.
Music Mark Burton. Producer Aled Evans
Peggy lets them eat cake. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Mark Lawson with the arts programme, including Robert Carlyle , star of Trainspotting and The Full Monty, on his new film, Ravenous. Producer Adrian Washbourne
By Sarah Woods. Tuesday: local MP Matthew Evans is on a routine walkabout with a message from his constituents. Carol has more important priorities to deal with. Part 2. Repeated from 10.45am For details see yesterday
Jenny Cuffe reports on major issues, changing attitudes, and important events at home and abroad.
Producer Lynee Jones. Repeated Sunday 5pm
Peter White with news for visually impaired people.
Phone: [number removed] for more information
Factsheet: send a large sae to [address removed]
A look behind the scenes at those who offer care and cure. This week,
Niall Dickson meets the plastic surgeons who not only make our dreams come true, but rebuild lives and faces after serious accidents.
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald E-MAIL: [address removed]
Repeated from 9am
With Roger Hearing.
By Michael Frayn. Part 7. For details see yesterday
By John Hegley. Four comic journeys in which John and his best friend Tony search for happiness, love, the meaning of life ... and glasses.
2: The Quest for the Holy Spectacles John discovers that Jesus wore glasses, but whatever happened to them? And John and Tony travel to Glastonbury and Loch Ness. with Terry Malloy , Sunny Ormonde and John Kome. Original music by Nigel Piper Director Anne Edyvean
By lain Banks. Kate is invited to an important meeting in Yorkshire. Part 2. For details see yesterday
