With Robert Rietti.

With Anna Hill. ProducerHughO'Donnell

With Sue MacGregor and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Thomas Butler.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

BBC disability affairs correspondent Peter White talks to DrTom Shakespeare, a sociologist with a hereditary condition that restricts his growth - he is only four feet tall. His father had the same condition, and he has full knowledge of the likely consequences for his two children. White asks Dr Shakespeare why, considering his painful adolescence and insecurity with women, he was prepared to pass on the same legacy to his Children. Producer Sue Mitchell. Repeated at 9.30pm

The first of three programmes sampling the vibrant cuisine of the Balkans. 1: Tom Jaine travels to the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria to meet a woman over 100 years old. He finds out how the traditional diet of this region enables more of the locals live to a healthy old age than just about anywhere else in the world. producer Jessica Mitchell (R)

Sheila McClennon is joined by guests for lively and topical interviews and conversation presented from a woman's point of view.

Drama: Vital Signs by Sarah Phelps. Part 2.
(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)

Every summer the Irish Sea is home to a remnant population of 30-foot gentle giants that have always been shrouded in mystery. Bracing the elements, Mark Carwardine goes in search of Britain's very own "industrial-size mouth with fins". Repeated from yesterday 9pm

In the last of the series Kit Hesketh-Harvey looks at the internal workings of the comic song and examines the wit that underlies all successful song lyrics. Drawing on the expertise of such luminaries as Dillie Keane and Ned Sherrin , he dissects the techniques of the finest comic songwriters. Producer Frank Stirling

With Mark Whittaker.

With Nick Clarke.

Valerie Pitts was a young television reporter when she was sent to inter view one of the world's most famous conductors - Sir Georg Solti. She later married him. Lady Solti recalls how her life changed for ever on that eventful day. Producer Bill Lloyd

Repeated from yesterday 7pm

Jean Binnie's play is based on the legendary 1945 meeting which took place in Leningrad between the great Russian poet Anna Akhmatova and a young British diplomat, Isaiah Berlin.

Call Wendy Austin for an exchange of experiences and views on today's topical issues. Producer Sukey Firth. LINES OPEN from 1.30pm

ByBrenda Murphy , read by Julia Dearden. An apparently desolate bar opens its secrets to reveal its warmer side. Director Pam Brighton

2: Electric Bioscopic Exhibition Centre with Entertainment for Ladies. Bryan Forbes looks at Torbay Picture House, the oldest surviving example of the first purpose-built cinemas. What will happen now that a seven-screen multiplex has opened upjust 500 yards away? Fordetails see yesterday (R)

Heather Payton and guests with conversation about the world of business, money and technology. Producer Simon Crow

Libby Purves presents the guide to the world of learning, with education news, practical advice and your views.
Producer Anne Freeman. Action Line: [number removed]
E-MAIL: the.learning.curve@bbc.co.uk. Repeated Sunday llpm

With Clare English and Eddie Mair.

A comedy magazine hosted by Steve (not the snooker player) Davis, with regular features: Little Fellahs; a motoring section called Don't Slam It, It's Not a Ford; mysteries of the universe with Tony Rubini; big fat chef Brian Quimby; and rounding off with Desert Island Birds. Starring Gerard Foster, Dave Lamb, Gordon Southern, Tim Verrinder, Ben Ward and Richard Webb. Producer Maria Esposito

Pat offers tea and sympathy. Repeated tomorrow 2pm

Francine Stock with the arts programme, including the verdict on Beyond the Mat, a documentary about professional wrestling which has wowed American film critics.
Producer Stephen Hughes

By Sarah Phelps. 2: Tuesday. Now that her eldest daughter has set her heart on going away to school, Carol finds her principles are being tested at home as well as at work.
For details see yesterday. Repeated from 10.45am

Jolyon Jenkins reports on major issues, changing attitudes, important events at home and abroad. Producer Liz Carney. Repeated Sunday 5pm

Peter White with news for visually impaired people. Producer Cheryl Gabriel. PHONE: [number removed] for more information. FACTSHEET: send a large saeto [address removed]

Poetry and philosophy help us to deal with the emotional side of death, but no one tells us about the practical details. Graham Easton looks at what to do if someone close to you dies, and how to prepare for your own death.
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald. E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm

BBC disability affairs correspondent Peter White talks to DrTom Shakespeare, a sociologist with a hereditary condition that restricts his growth. Repeated from 9am

With Robin Lustig.

By Barbara Anderson , read by Julia Morton. Part 7. For details see yesterday

MarkTavener's six-part satirical comedy thriller stars Michael Williams and Barry Foster. 5: As another journalist falls victim to the serial killer, it becomes chillingly clear to George that the murders have a sinister connection with himself. Meanwhile, at the hands of Charles and Martin, BBC bureaucrats are dropping like flies. with Peter Woodthorpe , Hugh Parker. Chris Pavlo. Martin Hyder , David Holt and Gemma Saunders. Music Paul Mottram Producer Dawn Ellis (R)

By Nicci French, read by Abigail Davies. Part 2.
For details see yesterday