the Rev Stephen Shipley.
Editor Chris Burns
Richard Uridge continues his tour of the British countryside. Producer Gabi Fisher.
With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day Canon Eric James
John Peel 's wry look at the foibles of family life. Producer Dilly Barlow. PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: home.truths@bbc.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths Repeated Monday llpm
Arthur Smith presents the travel programme of travellers' tales, anecdotes and conversation. Producer Eleanor Garland
WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/excessbaggage
E-MAIL: excessbaggage@bbc.co.uk. PHONE: [number removed]
A hitchhiker's guide to Peter Jones , as Douglas Adams presents a retrospective of the much-loved comedy writer and performer's work on radio and television. With contributions from Nicholas Parsons, Stephen Fry, Barry Cryer and Miriam Karlin. Producer Claire Jones (R)
Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion series which aims to sharpen the focus on current ideas and events. Producer Dennis Sewell
BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world headlines, Introduced by Kate Adie. Producer Tony Grant
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance and impartial advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
(Money Know How: page 33)
(FM only)
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present topical sketches and stand-up comedy. With Emma Clarke , Jon Holmes and Andy Hurst , and humorous songs from Mitch Benn. Repeated from yesterday
Nick Clarke chairs six debates on issues of perennial interest in front of an invited audience. 4: "If people cannot give up tobacco voluntarily, smoking should be controlled and confined by law". To vote YES, PHONE: [number removed] To vote NO, PHONE: [number removed]. LINES OPEN until 2.30pm. Maximum call cost lOp. Repeated from yesterday
Phone Nick Clarke with your views on the issues raised in this week's edition of Straw Poll. Producer Nick Utechin. E-MAIL: mail@testbed.co.uk
Edward Enfield takes his trusty bicycle to follow Lord Byron's 1809 route through Greece. On his way he learns about the history of the region and experiences the glory of a countryside which inspired Byron so much as he wrote Childe Harold. 1: Preveza to Salaghora. In which Edward learns about the rule of Ali Pasha and discovers the glory Of the SuliOt people. Producer Mary Price Programme of the week: page 103
By A.A. Milne, dramatised by Sue Rodwell.
A country house party turns into a murder trail for amateur sleuth Antony Gillingham and his willing Watson, Bill Beverley, as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of their host.
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Martha Kearney. Editor Ruth Gardiner.
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. Presented by Dan Damon.
This week Andrew Collins talks to actress Emily Watson and explores the Lancashire village which was changed for ever when it was chosen as the location forthe classic British film Whistle Down the Wind. Producer Nicki Paxman The Reel Story behind: page 46
Ned Sherrin and guests with the usual eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music. Producers Ian Gardhouse and Chris Wilson
As the Royal Shakespeare Company continues its series on the History plays, Tim Marlow and guests give their verdicts on Henry Vin Stratford. Plus more gangster trouble with Brad Pitt and Vinnie Jones in Snatch, Guy Ritchie 's follow-up to the hugely successful Lock, Stock....
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Anthony Schaeffer looks back to 1940, when Britain was threatened with invasion by the German army. Howdid the nation resist the Luftwaffe when it was so unprepared?
Producer Anthony Schaeffer. Repeated Monday 11am
By Laurie Lee. A special adaptation of Lee's celebrated journey from his Cotswold home to southern Spain in the mid-thirties. with Ian Brooker , Alison Carney , Sean Connolly , Janet Dale , Kim Durham , Oliver Jackman , loan Meredith, Sunny Ormonde, Kerry Page and Amy Shindler. Director Peter Leslie Wild Repeated from Sunday
Diana Madill concludes a series of lively debates about the important issues of the day. 4: "The UK needs more immigration."
Register your vote to agree on [number removed] orto disagree on [number removed]. Calls cost a maximum of 10 pence Repeated from Wednesday
Chaired by Robert Robinson. First round - London and the South of England. Repeated from Monday
Frank Delaney introduces listeners' requests, including poems by Betjeman, ee cummings,
Marvell and GK Chesterton. Repeated from Sunday
The Chimes by Ronald Frame. Read by Edith Macarthur. Producer David Jackson Young (R)
