With the Rev Peter Baker.
Producer Sarah Tempest
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day With Rhidian Brook.
Martha Kearney hosts topical interviews and discussion. Drama: Central 822by Sarah Woods. Final part. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
(or until close of play)
England v West Indies
Commentary on the second day of the Fifth Test at the Oval. Including Talking Point at 1.18* - a look into one of today's cricketing issues- and Newsatl.15*. 'Approximate time
Tony Robinson relates the story of the pugnacious hero of Gallic supremacy- Asterix the Gaul. More popularthan Mickey Mouse , and translated into more languages than Anne Frank 's diary. Asterix is a global phenomenom. Why is this so and what does this tell us about the potency of graphic novels? Producer Rebecca Nicholson
Sue Limb's story of sheep, sin and scholarship in the shadow of the Long Mynd. 4: April. All Hands to the Pump Producer Jonathan James-Moore
With Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson. Editor Chris Burns. PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: youand yours@bbc.co.uk
With NiCk Clarke. Editor Kevin Marsh
A countrywide treasure hunt designed to celebrate our history, geography and literature. Presented by Pete McCarthy. Producer Usa Williams. Repeated Sunday 8pm
By Alex Ferguson. The first of four dramas in the Walks of Protest series. Jessie Lincoln is left holding the baby when husband Tom joins the Jarrow March. But as 10m marches in one direction, headstrong Jessie marches in another.
Director Lindsay Leonard
The first in a new series of the health phone-in. Headaches. What is the difference between a normal headache and a migraine? And could your pain be a symptom of a more serious condition such as a sinus infection or even a stroke? Call Barbara Myers with your questions from 1.30pm. Producer Ali Ayres. E-MAIL: checkup@bbc.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/health/
4: Never Any Better Sisters by Jo Carrington , read by Amy Shindler. Sisterly rivalry leads to a bizarre case of harassment. Producer Rosemary Watts. For details see Tuesday
Trouble with Religion. In the last of the series, comedian Simon Evans starts trouble with his plan to reorganise the Church of England along the lines of a sheep farm, starting with the parish Of Catford. Producer Charlie Taylor
Shyama Perera talks to poet Fred D'Aguiar about his new verse novel, Bloodlines. Rptd from Sunday 4pm
Alex Brodie and guests engage in lively conversation about how current media trends affect Our lives. Producer Dave Harvey
With Eddie Mair. Editor Kevin Marsh
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present another in the series of the topical comedy show, featuring sketches from Emma Clarke , Jon Holmes and Andy Hurst , as well as songs from Mitch Benn and stand-up from Steve Furst.
Producer Ashley Blaker. Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
Tom has a surprise customer.
Written by Paul Brodrick. Director Sean O'Connor
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]
Mark Lawson chairs the arts programme and finds the right words to discuss a new dictionary Of euphemisms. Producer Katie Hunter
Nick Clarke chairs debates on issues of perennial interest in front of an invited audience. Listeners can also vote on the motion. Tonight's edition comes from the Kings Fund, London.
4: " If people cannot give up tobacco voluntarily, smoking should be controlled and confined by law." Producer Nick Utechin. To vote YES PHONE: [number removed]. To vote NO PHONE: [number removed]. LINES OPEN at8.45pm until
2.30pm tomorrow. Maximum call cost lOp. Rptd Saturday 1.15pm
By Alistair Cooke.
Repeated Sunday 8.45am
With Robin Lustig.
Editors Prue Keely and Jenni Russell E-MAIL: world.tonight@bbc.co.uk
Midgley's resolve to be at his father's side is tested. Final part. For details see Monday(R)
Chat and features on sport with Eleanor Oldroyd , including a look ahead to England's international football match against world champions, France. Plus more of sports writer Ian Wooldridge 's Olympic reminiscences. Producer SimonCrosse
By Jonathan Tulloch. The bigjob. Final part.
For details see Monday
