With the Rev Dr John Holdsworth.
With Miriam O'Reilly.
With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With Rabbi Lionel Blue.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament
Jenni Murray is joined by guests for lively and topical interviews and conversation from a woman's point of view.
Drama: Daughters of Britannia. Part 3.
(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)
The baby-boomers of the 1960s who defied convention and gave youth a new identity are now in their fifties and sixties. What is life like for them now in a society that, partly through their own efforts, worships youth? In the second of two programmes, Jenny Cuffe finds out.
Dr Mark Porter on the health implications of turning 50: page 36
A six-part comedy written by Lynne Ferguson.
After Derek dies unexpectedly, Irene decides to seize the day. But the island's equilibrium comes under attack when the townsfolk decide to follow suit.
With Liz Barclay and Trixie Rawlinson.
With Nick Clarke.
Chris Stuart hosts the quiz about scientific discoveries. Joining him are Lewis Wolpert, Adam Hart-Davis, Monica Grady and Dr Patrick McDonald.
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Arnold Bennett, dramatised by Dominic Power.
A comedy set in a West End theatre. Actor Reginald Sark finds fame and fortune when he attracts the attention of doyenne Emily Flyfax. But can he repay the favour he owes her?
(For details see Monday)
Ray Broughton, Pippa Greenwood and Roy Lancaster answer questions posed by members of the Hampshire Federation of Horticultural Societies. With chairman Eric Robson.
(Repeated from Sunday 2pm)
by Gabriel Josipovici, read by Stephen Thorne.
The story of Ceyx and Alcyone, whose mortal love was reborn with their transformation into two birds.
(For details see Monday)
Trevor Baylis visits another firm that has stayed in private hands for over 300 years and is, therefore, permitted entry to one of the country's most exclusive clubs. Today he discovers a very British bank whose customers have included Jane Austen and Samuel Pepys.
(For details see Monday) (R)
Whatever happened to political art? Laurie Taylor talks to James Aulich and Peter Kennard about the rise and fall of the poster. He examines the contrasting social conditions that made poster art such a powerful medium.
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Dr Graham Easton looks at whether the medical treatments we regularly receive are based on evidence or whim.
(Repeated from yesterday 9pm)
With Clare English and Charlie Lee-Potter.
Stephen Fry and John Bird star as spin doctors Charles Prentiss and Martin McCabe in Mark Tavener's comedy series.
This week they attempt the impossible - the relaunch of The Sun as the beacon of the pro-Euro movement while retaining the paper's traditional readership.
(R)
Part-time love?
(Repeated tomorrow 2pm)
John Wilson charts Winnie the Pooh's journey from children's book illustration to international money-spinner, in the wake of The Tigger Movie, which is released this week.
From 17th-century pirates to 20th-century cabin fever.
(For details see Monday)
(Repeated from 10.45am)
Five eminent thinkers speak from around the world on different aspects of the complex theme of sustainable development. They will also answer questions from the audience. The lecturers, introduced by Kate Adie, come together for a final round-table discussion hosted by the Prince of Wales.
The Rt Hon Chris Patten, Commissioner for External Affairs for the European Union, tells an invited audience at the Royal Institution in London why he believes civil society and democratic values must flourish for governments to pursue environmentally-friendly economic policies.
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(Repeated Saturday 10.15pm)
Respect for the earth: page 26
Voyaging to Mars is not so very different from making pioneering Antarctic explorations: outside a capsule a person dies quickly, and being trapped for three years in a tiny space with the same old faces is enough to drive even the strongest-willed crazy. Astronauts Shannon Lucid and Michael Foale did time on the Mir space station and received inspiration from successful explorers such as Sir Ernest Shackleton and Fridtjof Nansen. But what makes for a good leader and what was wrong with the noble failure Scott? And why is Bleak House the best read for both sledging and orbiting?
Shortened repeat of 9am
With Robin Lustig.
By Isabel Allende.
Her fate had been determined since the beginning of time.
(For details see Monday)
The award-winning comedy sketch show. Doctors Tony Gardner and Phil Hammond demystify all things medical with their unique brand of dark and irreverent humour.
This week a look at the dark underbelly of the doctor-patient relationship.
By Kazuo Ishiguro.
Christopher rescues his old friend Akira, now a Japanese soldier. Together they search for the house where Christopher's parents are being held.
(For details see Monday)
