With Clair Jaquiss.
With Anna Hill.
With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With Dr Mona Siddiqui.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas and events which have influenced our time.
(Repeated at 9.30pm)
Melvyn Bragg examines 20th century’s physics’ search for one theory that can explain the behaviour of the smallest particle as well as the movements of the largest planets in the Universe. Show more
This anatomist, surgeon and neurophysiological pioneer influenced both scientists and artists with his remarkable work. Bell's palsy was one discovery among many during his work on the function of nerves and his Essays on the Anatomy of Expression in Painting, a classic of art history, was in print for nearly 90 years. Barbara Myers tells his story.
Kate Adie with insight and analysis from correspondents worldwide.
Neanderthals could not pronounce the sound "ee" because of the shape of their faces and the position of their larynges. Is this why they died out and we survived? In a three-part series Alistair McGowan traces the evolution, development and uses of the human voice.
With Mark Whittaker and Liz Barclay.
With Nick Clarke.
Richard Uridge uncovers more stories and characters from the British countryside.
(Shortened repeat from Saturday 6.10am)
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Gordon Cruikshank.
A moving account of how a man came to terms with his new identity as a tetraplegic after a road accident. Gordon Cruikshank begged nurses to attach a stick to his hand so he could tap out his innermost thoughts on to a laptop computer. The result was a unique diary of nearly 25,000 words. Peter Capaldi stars as Gordon.
(R)
With Peter White.
Tony Robinson speaks on behalf of a charity which supports self-help initiatives of disabled people in developing countries.
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(Repeated from Sunday 7.55am)
By Joanna Trollope.
Simon reaches breaking point.
(For details see Monday)
A tale of what happened when the 20th-century's greatest architect met a coquettish young designer.
(For details see Monday)
Marcel Berlins takes a lively look at the legal affairs of the moment
(Repeated Sunday 8.30pm)
From Euclid to Einstein, from Copernicus to Newton - where would we be without maths?
Since ancient times, mathematics has had a profound impact on the way we understand our world and it continues to play a key part in modern science. To celebrate World Mathematical Year, Quentin Cooper talks to Professor Keith Moffatt and Professor Ian Stewart about the contribution of maths to disciplines as diverse as astrophysics and biotechnology.
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With Clare English and Charlie Lee-Potter.
The semi-detached world of aspiring singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth comes direct from his front room in Sheffield. In the first of the new series, Hattie Hayridge telephones to "make Mary merry" and Barbara Dickson pops in for a chat. However, John has just placed an advert for the sale of son Darren's bed.
Written and performed by Graham Fellows. Additional material by Martin Willis.
Alistair makes a suggestion
(Repeated tomorrow 2pm)
Mark Lawson chairs the nightly arts programme.
By Michael Cunningham.
In 1949 Laura is baking a cake with her son, and in 1990s New York Clarissa has bought the flowers for her party.
(For details see Monday)
(Repeated from 10.45am)
The last of five programmes using documentary evidence to throw new light on past events.
Why is there a triumphal arch in Leeds with a Latin inscription celebrating the independence of North America? Martin Wainwright follows a trail of treachery to discover who was jubilant at the humiliating defeat of the English army and the loss of the American colonies.Ã
As high technology takes over the working world, Peter Day asks if German industry can remain the powerhouse of Europe's economy.
(Repeated Sunday 9.30pm)
Geoff Watts returns with the stories behind the best in cutting-edge science. Biotechnology is big business as academics increasingly turn to the financial markets for support. But is this the best way forward for science in the 21st century?
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With Claire Bolderson.
By Elizabeth Bowen, read by Felicity Kendal.
(For details see Monday)
A satirical look at the week's news and events with Simon Evans, Chris Pavlo, Laura Shavin and Dave Lamb.
The Chipmunks gave birth to it. George Martin introduced the Beatles to it. What? The strange effect produced by speeding up tape recorders. John Walters explains how to do it and admits to dabbling in this mysterious art back in the sixties.
(R)
By Charles Johnson.
King's lookalike is offered a vast sum of money to change sides and work for the secret Service.
(For details see Monday)
