From St Michael and All Angels, Sowton, Essex.
Alchemy. Eileen Campbell asks what relevance the ancient art of alchemy has to 21st-century life. Producer TamsinCollison. Repeated at 11.30pm
Another topical episode of the farming programme. Producer Hugh O'Donnell
Sheila McClennon with the religious and ethical news Of the week. Series producer Liz Leonard
Bill Bryson speaks on behalf of a charity which teaches people to care forthe environment.
Producer Anne Downing. DONATIONS: The Field Studies Council,[address removed]
CREDIT CARDS: [number removed]. Repeated Thursday 3.27pm
Festal Eucharist from St John 's Church, Buxton, led by the Rev Jim Norton. Sung to Haydn's St Nicholas Mass by the Buxton Madrigal Singers and soloists from the Buxton Opera Festival.
Conducted by Michael Williams. With the Riding Lights Theatre Company.
Repeated from Friday
Eddie Mair presents a fresh approach to news, with conversation about the big stories of the week. Editor Kevin Marsh
Omnibus edition.
Omnibus edition.
(or until close of play) West Indies v Zimbabwe
Commentary from Chester-le-Street by Donna Symmonds, Tony Cozier, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Jon Champion. Expert comment from Viv Richards, Graham Fowler, AndyPycroft and Vie Marks. Scorer Bill Frindall. Including at
2.20 News.
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Nicholas Parsons is joined by Clement Freud , Linda Smith , Paul Merton and Stephen Fryforthe panel game that challenges even the most loquacious guest. Repeated from Monday
As summer berries reach their aromatic and sensuous peak, Derek Cooper asks if nature was right to leave fruits ripening on the bough. Producer Lucinda Montefiore. Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm
With James Cox.
Petroc Trelawny concludes the series exploring music making, past and present, sacred and secular, in six British cities. Southwark. He strolls beside the River Thames in London, from Southwark cathedral to the Royal Festival Hall, discovering along the way the history of theatre music. Producer AndyCartwright. Repeated Saturday 11pm
John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood are guests of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston. With chairman Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor. Shortened
Lionel Kelleway 's series about providing homes for threatened wildlife. 2: Houses for Mouses. Today he constructs a specially designed nest box for the nectar-eating dormouse. Producer Brett Westwood
F Murray Abraham stars in the conclusion of David Zane Mairowitz 's three-part adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel. As The Pequod closes in on its prey, Captain Ahab's obsession spirals out of control. Music composed and performed by Rohan Kriwaczek Producer Lance Dann. Director Bill Raymond Repeated Saturday 9pm
Charlie Lee-Potter looks at what is happening in the world of books, and writer Maggie O'Farrell picks herfavourite July paperbacks. Producer Ftona McLean. Repeated Friday 4pm
Contemporary poetry and conversation with Christopher Cook , whose guests Hugo Williams and Amanda Dalton discuss how their contrasting experiences of school influenced theirwork. Producer Lindsay Leonard Repeated Saturday 11.30pm
Julian O'Halloran reports on major issues, changing attitudes and important events at home and abroad. Repeated from Tuesday
In Hollywood, no woman willingly accepts the title of housewife. Kathleen Shiach , a regular visitor there for over 20 years, reflects on the stars, the status and the studios which surround her. Producer Richard Bannerman. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm
Mark Tully presents his selection of highlights from 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
It's early days for Ruth. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
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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
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. Repeated from Friday
Marcel Berlins takes a lively look at the legal affairs of the moment.
(Repeated from Thursday)
Dr Raj Persaud explores the limits and potential of the human mind and examines the arguments Surrounding mental health. Repeated from Wednesday
When I'm 64. Andrew Dilnot investigates the implications of the ageing population and asks if all the doom and gloom isjustified. 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 's a Funny Old World repeated Wednesday 8.45pm
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
Peter Hobday continues his exploration of Britain's smaller opera companies.
He goes on tour with Opera Box, who perform Mozart's Don Giovanni in a leisure centre outside Swansea and in the open air at Kenilworth Castle.
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