With Amanda Russell-Jones .
With Miriam O'Reilly.
With Sue MacGregor and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rev Dr Johnston McMaster.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament
Fergal Keane talks to individuals who have, through conviction or circumstance, taken a stand against something significant. He examines their motives and looks at the results of their decisions.
(Repeated at 9.30pm)
Ben Silburn presents the series that explores the ends of the universe, the centre of the Earth and the depths of the human body. This week he examines a tiny subatomic particle called a proton as it races around an accelerator deep below the ground. Its journey ends in a violent collision - the resulting debris may help to provide us with the fuel of the future as well as answering questions about how the universe was created. E-Mail: [email address removed]
With Jenni Murray.
Drama: The Mind Teacher by Alex Ferguson. Part 2.
(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)
Nearly a quarter of the world's black rhinos live in the remote deserts of north-western Namibia.
Mark Carwardine joins experts from the Save the Rhino Trust as they track these endangered animals on foot. Repeated from yesterday 9pm
Hugh Dennis unearths comedy gems from the BBC archives. In this concluding programme, he looks at that perennial favourite of writers and comedians - the doctor-and-nurse sketch.
With Winifred Robinson and Mark Whittaker.
With Nick Clarke.
Sue Cook presents a series which looks at the role of music and musicians in sea journeys across the ages, from epic voyages of discovery to luxury cruises.
Musicians played a crucial part in Captain Cook's historic expeditions, both on ship and on shore. William Bligh insisted on daily dancing for the crew, but did that contribute to the Mutiny of the Bounty?
(Repeated from yesterday 7pm)
A dramatisation by Martyn Wade of Thomas Hood's satirical poem about the corrupting effects of money which comically investigates why a famous society lady -the owner of a renowned golden prosthetic leg - is found battered to death, a victim of her own obsessive greed.
Call Wendy Austin for an exchange of experiences and views on today's topical issues.
Lines Open from 1.30pm
By Jhumpa Lahiri , read by Indira Varma. 2: When Mr Pirzada Came to Dine. For details see yesterday
Today Charlotte Smith visits Workington Hall in Cumbria to meet the people who witnessed the ruination of this ancient family seat.
(For details see yesterday)
Heather Payton and guests with conversation about the world of business, money and technology.
Louise Doughty and guests, novelist Candida Clark and literary editor of The Observer, Robert McCrum, discuss three of their favourite books.
(Repeated Sunday 11pm)
With Clare English.
Sex, squid and Socratic dialogues by Lynne Truss.
In the smelly but convivial surroundings of the Acropolis Fish Restaurant, 408 BC, great Athenians confront the eternal verities and also eat a lot. 4: Heroes. Things become frenzied in Athens when notorious traitor and all-round glamour puss Alcibiades returns to town and pretends to be dead.
Kathy wants to be friends.
(Repeated tomorrow 2pm)
Francine Stock with arts news, reviews and interviews.
By Alex Ferguson.
Annie has begun her training as an educational psychologist, but has been so busy with her course work that she has not noticed her own goddaughter's emotional distress.
(For details see yesterday) (Repeated from 10.45am) (Further cast details across the week)
Fat cats who act like gods, spend their time on the golf course, and never make mistakes? Edi Stark concludes her look at the work of surgeons, physicians and other consultants working in hospitals in Britain. They talk about the pressures of the job which have been compounded by government demands and public criticism.
(Repeated Sunday 5pm)
Peter White with news, issues and information of interest to blind and partially sighted people.
Phone: [number removed] for more information
Does your job make you ill? What is the best way to maintain good mental health? This week Dr Graham Easton looks at the cost of working long hours and has some practical advice on how to stay sane under pressure.
Action Line: [number removed] E-mail: [email address removed].
(Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm)
(Repeated from 9am)
With Robin Lustig.
By Arthur C Clarke , read by William Roberts. Part 7. For details see yesterday
A six-part historical comedy written by Andy Hamilton and JayTarses. The year is 1770 and Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. 1: Storm Clouds with Penelope Nice and Michael Fenton Stevens Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer (R)
Written and read by Barry Cryer.
(For details see yesterday)
