With Ashley Gething. Producer David Street
6.25, 7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With the Rev Dr Colin Morris.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas and events which have influenced our time. Repeated at 9.30pm
Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of English national identity and examines how the concept of the Nation State can defend itself against the forces of globalisation. Show more
In a new four-part series, film-maker Alex Cox investigates the secret lives of some of cinema's greatest directors, looking at the men behind the movies. 1: Stanley Kubrick Producer Colin Hughes A sense of direction: page 70
Jenni Murray hosts topical items on the latest news, views and culture from a female perspective. Drama: Ladies of More Letters by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman. Part 4. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
At the start of a new series, Julian Pettifer visits the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on the northern tip of Africa which has become a magnet for illegal immigrants. He finds out why Spain's most controversial man, the right-wing mayor of Marbella, is causing havoc in this particulary sensitive part of the Mediterranean. Producer Lucy Ash
Journalist and broadcaster Indarjit Singh reflects on the literature which has given him pleasure through life as a mining engineer and as editor of the Sikh Messenger. His selection includes writing from George Orwell , Alexander Solzhenitsyn and the Sikh scriptures.
Producer Mary Ward Lowery. Repeated Wednesday 11.30pm
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
Richard Uridge with more countryside stories.
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Peter R Simpkin.
The glamour, and particularly the corruption, of the international art trade is Anthony Bent's business. In the second of two adventures, the murky underworld of international art theft threatens those nearest to him, and his own reputation.
With Peter White. Editor Chris Burns
Shortened repeat of sunday 7.55am
Lionel Kelleway continues his exploration of the uninvited wildlife guests that lodge in our homes.
(For details see Monday)
34: 1941 - Morale, Propaganda, and the USA For details see Monday
Marcel Berlins looks at the legal affairs of the moment. This week we hear a juror's tale.
(Rptd Sunday 8.30pm)
It takes many years and many millions of pounds to develop a new drug. Two scientists explain what goes on behind the scenes.
Producer John Watkins. E-MAIL: [address removed]
In a six-part series, BBC controller of entertainment Paul Jackson chats to comedy writers and performers about their lives and work. 2: Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden Producer Jo Clegg
Helen says they can deliver. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Francine Stock with the arts programme. Producer Olive Clancey
By Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman. 4: Irene visits her daughter in Australia, while Vera's daughter moves in. For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am
Ten years ago, Communism collapsed in eastern Europe. Historian Misha Glenny talks to decision makers and ordinary people about the liberation of eastern Europe.
3: Early Summer 1989 - Breaking the Bloc
Solidarity wins the elections in Poland: 100,000 Hungarians take to the streets for the burial of Imre Nagy , leader of the 1956 uprising; and thousands of Germans leave East Germany.
Producers Maria Balinska , Rosie Goldsmith and Tim Whewell
The Home Office. Britain's oldest and largest department of state controls a unique array of responsibilities, ranging from policing, security and immigration to human rights and open government. In this last programme, Geoffrey Robertson considers how far this traditional concentration of powers is unravelling in a new culture Of human rights. Producer ZareerMasani
Whether due to disease or old age, once the nerve cells in our brains stop talking to each other, there is nothing to be done. Or is there?
Geoff Watts looks at the scientific future of neural implants. Producer Julia Durbin. E-MAIL: [address removed]
Seamus Heaney reads from his new translation of the great Anglo-Saxon poem. 4: Hrothgar, king of the Danes, hosts a victory feast to celebrate Beowulf's defeat of the evil monster Grendel. For details see Monday
Alexei Sayle's five-part comedy about life, love and not living together.
Having read Set Sail on the SS Relationship, Andy thinks it is time he and Julie headed into deeper waters, meaning a trip to the estate agent.
By Roddy Doyle. Part 4. For details see Monday
