From St Sepulchre, Holborn Viaduct, London.
A Turn in the South. In his Ode to a Nightingale Keats speaks forthe generations of artists, writers and explorers who have come under the exotic spell of southern climes. This week Mark Tully considers the siren call of the south. Producer Beverley McAinsh. Repeated at 11.30pm
Swifts. Lionel Kelleway braves the top of one of Oxford's spires as he enters the high-speed world of the swift. These summer visitors spend most of their lives in the air scooping up aerial plankton and can even sleep on the Wing. Producer Brett Westwood
Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news Of the week. Series producer Liz Leonard
June Whitfield speaks on behalf of a charity which gives a holiday to carers and people with physical disabilities. Producer Anne Downing
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From the Methodist Conference in Huddersfield, with a sermon by its new president, the Rev Inderjit Bogle. Introduced by the Rev Peter Whittaker.
Repeated from Friday
from 9.30 Presented by Eddie Mair. Editor Kevin Marsh
Omnibus edition.
Omnibus edition.
(or until close of play) England v West Indies
Commentary on the fourth day's play in the Second Cornhill Test at Lord's. Including at 1.18* Call the Commentators and News at 1.15 and 3.45.
The antidote to panel games, chaired by Humphrey Lyttelton. Repeated from Monday
This week top athletes discover that a vegetarian diet can give them stamina as well as street cred.
(Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm)
With James Cox.
Petroc Trelawny explores music making, past and present, sacred and secular, in six British cities. 4: Liverpool. A walk down Hope Street takes Trelawny from the Catholic cathedral to the Anglican. Along the way he explores the city's important musical legacy, from Max Bruch to the Beatles and from Merseybeatto a mysterious busker. Producer Andy Cartwright. Repeated Saturday llpm
Nigel Colborn , John Cushnie and Bunny Guinness answer questions posed by gardeners from Cumbria. With chairman Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor. Repeated Wednesday 3pm
The final programme in this series exploring great historic walking routes in the British Isles. 6: The Pilgrim's Way. GP Catherine Humphrys guides Clare Balding from church to church, starting at St Martha on the Hill, near Guildford, and ending at St James in Shere. See OS Explorer Map 145. Producer Lucy Lunt. PHONE: [number removed]
Oscar-winning actor F Murray Abraham stars in David Zane Mairowitz 's three-part adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel. The epic struggle between man and beast becomes a compelling tale of camaraderie, fate and megalomania. 1: Ishmael's adventure begins in the eerie seafaring town of New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he encounters the enigmatic Queequeg and embarks on a remarkable friendship. Music composed and performed by Rohan Kriwaczek Producer Lance Dann. Director Bill Raymond. Rptd Saturday 9pm RT SHOP: Moby Dick is available as a double audio cassette and costs f,8.99 inc p&p. To order call the credit card hotline on [number removed]. or send a cheque payable to RT Shop to [address removed]
Poetry and conversation presented by Christopher Cook , featuring Jean Binta Breeze and Michael Donaghy. Producer Lindsay Leonard. Rptd Saturday 11.30pm
With Jolyon Jenkins. Repeated from Tuesday
In 1992 English composer Robert Walker emigrated to the village of Karangasem on the Indonesian island of Bali. In two programmes supplementing his earlier series, he describes the life he now leads. 1: Rowers, Feasts and a Funeral. At the Hindu temple festivals, one can take in centuries-old rituals, bet on cockfights or buy knickers. Producer Andrew Green. Rptd Saturday 7.45pm
John Waite presents his selection of the past week on BBC radio. Producer Harry Parker PHONE: [number removed]. FAX: [number removed]
E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk. WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/potw
Eddie is homeward bound. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Soap and Flannel with Alison Graham " page 35
David Aaronovitch presents the topical chat show in which British-based guests from around the world observe, parody and dissect current stories from a foreign perspective. Producers Julia Fleming and Andrea Kidd
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News and views from Lord's on the fourth day of the Second Cornhill Test.
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. Repeated from Friday
With Marcel Berlins. Rptd from Thursday
Paradise Regained. Once shopping was about fulfilling basic needs. Now it's everything: therapy, community, entertainment, escapism and religion. Another chance to hearthe first of two programmes in which Tony Tborne asks if shopping is our only certainty. Editor Mary Price (R)
Peter Day investigates Singapore's new strategy for economic Survival. Repeated from Thursday
Next week's political headlines, with Andrew Rawnsley. Including 10.45 It's a Funny Old World Simon Hoggart takes a light-hearted look at the week in Westminster.
Editor John Evans. It's a Funny Old World rptd Wednesday 8.45pm
Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
Poetry and prose chosen by the distinguished poet RS Thomas. Repeated from Thursday
