With the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
Producer Sarah Tempest
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought forthe Day With the Rt Rev Tom Butler.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament
At some point most of us are faced with a single choice which irrevocably alters our lives. Michael Buerk talks to people who have made such decisions and takes them through the whole process, from dilemma to making the choice and living with the consequences.
Producer Christine Morgan. Repeated at 9.30pm
The Eagle. Throughout the centuries, the eagle has been used as a symbol of power and authority around the world. Joanna Pinnock looks at what the archaeological evidence tell us about our relationship with these majestic birds in Britain. E-MAIL: nature@bbc.co.uk. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/nature Producers Julian Hector and Joanna Pinnock (R)
Martha Kearneywith the latest news, views and culture from a woman's perspective. Drama: The Bizarre Girlby Lizzie Slater. Part2. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
Peter France concludes his examination of people's experiences of being alone, either through choice or circumstances beyond their control. Isolation. This week he explores the problems and insights of forced solitude. From the harrowing tale of an anti-apartheid prisoner to the lonely old lady down the road, loneliness can bring pain and despair. But forced solitude can also bring insight, a time to reflect and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
E-MAIL: nature@bbc.co.uk. Producer Mary Colwell
r Hugh Dennis unearths comedy gems from the BBC archives. This week, how writers and comedians have tackled the subject of law and Order. Producer Libby Cross
With Winifred Robinson and Mark Whittaker.
With Nick Clarke.
Robin Denselow concludes the series in which he talks to African musicians about the development of their music and the way it impinges culturally and politically in their countries. Johnny Clegg abandoned an academic career in England to form a multiracial band in South Africa. Despite constant harassment by the authorities, he became a major star. Producer Ronni Davis
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
Rachel Bentham 's drama-documentary imagines the lives of Stonehenge residents as they make final preparations forthe first solstice ceremony. Five thousand years separate us from our Stone-Age ancestors, but one skeleton found at
Stonehenge reveals a strong, tall, healthy young man with perfect teeth and, believe it or not, back trouble. Yet the megalithic circle holds a dark secret -the young man died a very violent death
Director Kate McAII
Call Wendy Austin for an exchange of experiences and views on today's topical issues. Producer Sukey Firth
LINES OPEN from 1.30pm
2: Coppelia by Adam Thorpe. DrCoppelius, a skilful toy maker, creates a clockwork doll and sits heron the balcony. So remarkably lifelike and pretty is she that a young man falls in love with her. For details see yesterday
2: Dark Times, Dark Places. A lyrical montage featuring descriptions of the peculiar black of the Antarctic winter, the solitary dark of the sea bed and a haunting account of blindness. Poetry by Sarah Maguire and John Burnside. For details see yesterday
Philippa Lamb looks at the issues that change and shape ourworking lives, from switching careers to spicing up our working days. Producers Penny Haslam and Lesley McAlpine
Louise Doughty talks to philosopher Ray Gaita and Anthea Bell , translator of the Asterix books, about their favourite paperbacks.
Producer Miles Warde. Repeated Sunday llpm
With Clare English and Eddie Mair.
Radio's first quality weekend newspaper, complete with copious living pullout sections.
Featuring Rebecca Front, Alexander Armstrong , Emma Kennedy , Simon Greenall ,
Tracy-Ann Oberman , Ewan Bailey , Melanie Hudson , Vicki Pepperdine , Andy Taylor , Alice Arnold ,
Thierry Lawson and Chris Langham. ProducerPaui Schiesinger
Bad news for Nigel and Lizzie. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
As Christmas approaches, the programme's reviewers select the best new recordings of 2000. With Mark Lawson. Producer EkeneAkalawu
By Lizzie Slater. 2: Clarice is given the run of her own studio, but the company directors feel her speedy rise may be misguided.
Fordetails see yesterday. Repeated from 10.45am
Julian O'Halloran with major issues, changing attitudes and important events at home and abroad. Producer Andy Denwood. Repeated Sunday 5pm
Peter White with news for visually impaired people. Producer Cheryl Gabriel
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The new government agency, Nice, is supposed to ensure an end to post-code prescribing- but how successful is it? This week Dr Graham
Easton looks at some of the issues that surround
Nice - should it be considering complementary medicines and once a drug has been disallowed, can that decision ever be reversed?
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald
E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk. Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm
Repeated from 9am
With Robin Lustig.
2: Potter's Last Journey by Tim Lott , read by Nicholas Farrell. Potter's childhood friend remembers their days playing beside a stream. For details see yesterday (R)
Dr Phil Hammond chairs the comic debating programme, tackling the weighty issues of the day. With Linda Smith and Stuart Maconie.
(R)
M the Table
2: Dorothy Hartley 's Food in England- a warm, wittytreatise on regional dishes and traditions in England. Reader Anna Massey. For details see yesterday (R)
