With Father Brian D'Arcy.
Editor Chris Burns
Richard Uridge continues his tour of the British countryside.
Producer Gabi Fisher. Shortened 1.30pm
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
7.20 Yesterday in Parliament
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Anne Atkins.
8.45 Yesterday in Parliament
John Peel takes another wry look at the foibles of family life.
Producer Fiona Hill. PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: home.truths@bbc.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths
The travel programme, with travellers' tales, anecdotes and conversation. This week Arthur Smith chases the waves in Cornwall. Producer Eleanor Garland. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/excessbaggage
E-MAIL: excessbaggage@bbc.co.uk. PHONE: [number removed]
Steve Richards of the New Statesman takes a look behind the scenes at Westminster.
BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie. Producer TonyGrant
Record numbers of people have plunged into investing in shares. Reporter Lesley Curwen and listener Bill Dickinson investigate the pitfalls.
(Repeated Monday 3pm)
Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens , Phil Cornwell and Kevin Connelly star in the radio impressionist show. Repeated from yesterday
Nick Clarke is joined at Great Waltham Parish Church, Essex, by Angela Browning MP; Secretary of State for Scotland DrJohn Reid; Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger ; and art critic Brian Sewell. Repeated from yesterday
Nick Clarke takes listeners' calls and e-mails in response to last night's edition of Any Questions? Producer Lisa Jenkinson. LINES OPENfrom 12.30pm E-MAIL: any.answers@bbc.co.uk
In Georgian Britain a man was allowed to beat his wife with any stick thinner than his thumb. Historian Amanda Vickery explores how women got their own way under "the rule of thumb". There was much more to feminine wiles than lowering a neckline or tightening a corset. It was far better to engage in pleading, over-compliance and martyrdom - to keep the husband guessing. "Never," wrote an 18th-century father to his daughter, "never tell him that you love him". Among the items featured are the handbook to married life, Jane Collier's Art of Ingeniously Tormenting, tales of the dangers of a coach ride with a gentleman, as well as the pernicious trade in bigamous marriages which more creative women used to escape their debts.
By Bridget O'Connor. Ever since she was a child, Breda has dedicated herself to a single challenge -winning the Rose of Tralee, an annual contest for Irish girls the world over. Producer Jeremy Mortimer. Director Bridget O'Connor
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Jenni Murray. Editor Ruth Gardiner
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. Presented by Dan Damon.
Andrew Collins presents the film programme. Producer Matthew Dodd
until 6. 30 Ned Sherrin and guests with the usual eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music. Producers Ian Gardhouse and Chris Wilson
Tom Sutcliffe and guests give the verdict on High Fidelity, the new film of Nick Hornby 's bestselling novel, and the new Cameron Mackintosh musical The Witches of Eastwick. Producer Jerome Weatherald
In Hollywood, no woman willingly accepts the title of housewife. Kathleen Schiach , a regularvisitor there for over 20 years, reflects on the stars, the status and the studios which surround her.
Repeated from Sunday
Emily Buchanan presents highlights from the best English-language radio programmes from around the world. This month, the cloning debate as never heard before and the tale of why the letter "e" is going missing from all the signposts in one Irish town. Producer Adele Armstrong
F Murray Abraham stars in the conclusion of David ZaneMairowitz '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. Starring Fritz Weaver and Oliva Leavanae.
Music composed and performed by Rohan Kriwaczek Producer Lance Dann. Director Bill Raymond Repeated from Sunday
Michael Buerk chairs an investigation of the moral questions behind the week's news.
Witnesses face cross-examination from David Cook , Janet Daley , Ian Hargreaves and David Sta rkey. Repeated from Wednesday
Petroc Trelawny concludes the series exploring music making past and present, sacred and secular, in six British cities. Southwark. He strolls along the River Thames in London from
Southwark cathedral to the Royal Festival Hall, discovering on the way the history of theatre music. Repeated from Sunday
Christopher Cook introduces contemporary poetry and talks to his guests Hugo Williams and Amanda Dalton about how their work has been influenced by their contrasting experiences of school. Repeated from Sunday
Buried Treasure by Don Rodgers , read by Patrick Brennan. Another in the series of stories on aspects of power. The power of pain divides two young brothers. Director Jane Dauncey (R)
