From Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.
Of all the creatures on earth, insects surely get some of the worst press. This prejudice is extended by us towards many inhabitants of the insect world, but in fact most creepy-crawlies are our allies, not our enemies. This week John Florance sings the praises of insects.
(Repeated at 11.30pm)
Another topical episode of the farming programme.
Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week, moral arguments and perspectives on stories familiar and unfamiliar.
John Craven speaks on behalf of a charity which works to save the lives of dolphins and porpoises.
Donations: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, [address removed] Credit Cards: [number removed].
(Repeated Thursday 3.28pm)
From Crichton Collegiate Church, Midlothian, led by the Rev Gilbert Markus. With the St Andrew Camerata directed by Vincent Wallace.
By Alistair Cooke.
(Repeated from Friday)
Eddie Mair presents a fresh approach to news, with conversation about the big stories of the week.
Omnibus edition.
Joining Nigel Rees to exchange quotations and anecdotes this week are Samantha Bond, Patrick Barlow, Roger McGough and Peter Kellner. Reader Patricia Hughes.
(Repeated from Monday)
Pesticides and poultry, fast food and foie gras - Derek Cooper presents the programme that investigates the good, the bad and the tasteless.
(Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm)
With James Cox.
Mary Allen talks to musical experts who attempt to convince her of the finest example of a particular genre of music.
(Repeated Saturday 11pm)
Nigel Colborn, Pippa Greenwood and Roy Lancaster answer questions posed by gardeners from Berkshire. With chairman Eric Robson.
(Repeated Wednesday 3pm)
A look at a year in the life of countryman and riding master Christopher Barker, whose family has run the riding school and livery stables in Helmsley, on the edge of the North York Moors, for over 200 years.
The training of Zac and Kizzy begins. Clients reminisce about the events of Christopher's birth, but he is more concerned with harvesting the hay and practising a little horse dealing.
By James Hogg, dramatised in three parts by Don Taylor.
Mrs Logan and Bell discover the true circumstances of George's murder and learn for the first time the danger presented to Robert by his mysterious friend Gil-Martin.
(Repeated Saturday 9pm)
Riddles can be funny, filthy and philosophical.
Kevin Crossley-Holland quizzes schoolchildren, authors such as Ian Rankin and Paul Muldoon, and professors, in his quest to discover what gives the riddle the vitality to span time, culture and subjects.
(Rptd Saturday 11.30pm)
Bridget Kendall with the last in a series about 21st-century America.
(Repeated from Tuesday)
Undertaker and poet Thomas Lynch presents lyrical and humane essays about the emotions that underpin daily life.
This week he contemplates the changing relationship between a father and his son.
(Repeated Saturday 7.45pm)
Russell Davies presents his selection from the past week on BBC radio.
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Phil loses patience.
(Repeated tomorrow 2pm)
Soap and Flannel with Alison Graham: page 30
Laurie Taylor presents the series which offers the perfect way to become a better, wiser person.
Presented by John Humphrys.
(Repeated from Friday)
Marcel Berlins investigates whether legal action can tame the use and abuse of guns in America.
(Repeated from Thursday)
Six social entrepreneurs tell their stories.
In the early sixties, the West Cork seaside town of Kinsale was semi-derelict. But its fortunes were transformed when a group reinvented it as one of the most prestigious tourist spots in Ireland.
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Ian Hargreaves investigates the new knowledge-based economy.
(Repeated from Thursday)
Presented by Andrew Rawnsley.
Including 10.45 It's a Funny Old World
Simon Hoggart looks at the lighter side of politics in Westminster.
Louise Doughty and guests discuss three favourite paperbacks.
(Repeated from Tuesday)
Repeated from 6.05am
Lucie Skeaping and guests explore the lives of five notorious mistresses whose talents went far beyond their sex appeal.
The great love of Horatio Nelson was renowned as much for her singing voice as her beauty.
Singing by soprano Ildeko Allen, accompanied by Timothy Roberts.
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