With the Rev Jenny Wigley.
Editor Chris Burns
More travels through the British countryside with Richard Uridge.
Producer Gabi Fisher. Shortened 1.30pm
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
7.20 Yesterday in Parliament
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Terry Waite.
8.45 Yesterday in Parliament
John Peel takes a wry look at the foibles of family life. Producer Harry Parker. PHONE: [number removed] WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths
E-MAIL: home.truths@bbc.co.uk. Shortened llpm
This week a visit to Sicily's capital Palermo to find out how restoring the old town has led to an increased confidence for local people.
David Aaronovitch asks whether Sicily's reputation as an island obsessed with death is justified while
Arthur Smith is joined in the studio by Mary Taylor Simeti, author of On Persephone's Island. Producer Vibeke Venema. PHONE: [number removed] WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/excessbaggage E-MAIL: excessbaggage@bbc.co.uk
British poet Lemn Sissaygoes in search of America's revolutionary last poets, the link between west African storytelling and today's rappers. Formed in Harlem in the late sixities, this group of angry black activists put political messages to sparse rhythms and were so feared by the establishment that they were put under surveillance by the FBI. Producer David Morley
A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Peter Riddell of The Times. Editor samwoodhouse
Colour, wit and observation as BBC correspondents take a look behind the world's headlines.
Introduced by Kate Adie. ProducerTony Grant
Impartial money advice and the latest news from the world of personal finance, with Paul Lewis. Producer Paul O'Keeffe. Repeated tomorrow 9pm
Paul Lewis on stakeholder pensions - Money Know How: page 42
The hit impressionist programme stars Jon Culshaw , Mark Perry and Jan Ravens. Repeated from yesterday
Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Borough Hall in Hartlepool by panellists including Alan Beith ,
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats; Stephen Byers , Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; and Helen Mary Jones , assembly member for Plaid Cymru. Repeated from yesterday
Nina Bawden 's novel is dramatised by Alison Potts. Teenager Jane has always felt different from other children - and then she discovers that she has an unknown brother and sister. Director Michael Fox
A series about the visual arts, exploring stories and themes by focusing on the locations. Walt and Adolf. Walt Disney and Adolf Hitler (who was a professional artist before turning to other interests) both shared a strong taste for old-world European townscapes and myths. In Rothenburg, Germany, the town Disney used as the setting for Pinocchio, Robert McNab discovers that if Hitler's artistic career had succeeded, he could have ended up working for Disney as an illustrator, like many of his European contemporaries. Producer David Perry
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Martha Kearney. Editor Ruth Gardiner. E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines, presented by Dan Damon.
This week a look at the locations of the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night and a peek at Renée Zellweger's modern method acting in Bridget Jones 's Diary. Presented by Andrew Collins. Producer Nicki Paxman
Andrew Collins gives the reel story behind The Addams Family: page 58
An eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music, with Ned Sherrin and guests. Producer Chris Wilson
This week, a review of Spike Lee 's provocative new film, Bamboozled, which satirises racial stereotypes and the television executive hungry for a hit. And Tom Sutcliffe looks at a new exhibition assessing the lasting legacy of the Victorians. Producer Erika Wright
Well-known psychologists offer new insights into the experiences of biblical characters.
Dorothy Rowe reflects on the rich young man who wanted everything. Repeated from Sunday
A recollection of the great farming revolution when the tractor replaced the horse. East Angl ian farm workers - recorded for private and public collections - reflect on 50 years of change which began during the agricultural depression of the twenties. Presented by Ivan Howlett. Producer Nick Patrick
Mikhail Bulgakov 's classic Ukrainian novel is dramatised in two parts by DJ Britton. 1: Betrayal In the winter of 1918, the citizens of Kiev wait for the cityto fall, eitherto the Bolsheviks orto the nationalists. The Turbin family, supporters of the tsar, take refuge in their family home. With Paul Hilton , James Loye and Manon Edwards. Repeated from Sunday
Professor Tom Kirkwood , this year's Reith lecturer, explores the topic of ageing. Professor of Medicine and head of the department of gerontology at the University of Newcastle, he examines the impact of science on the human lifespan.Sue Lawley introduces each of the five lectures from various venues. 1: Brave Old World. From the Royal
Institution, London. "We are not programmed to die, buttO Survive." Repeated from Wednesday
The Town Waits. Every sizable town in Britain had its municipal band or "waits". They were the watchmen at the gates who played shawms, sackbuts and lutes to signal the hours.
Tim Healey explores the history and sound of the old town waits. Repeated from Sunday
Humorous poetry from Belloc and Betjeman to the humble limerick, to celebrate April Fools' Day. Repeated from Sunday
Five short stories exactly 2,001 words long, written by Adam Thorpe. 3: Missing, read by Joanna Monro. Sally's visit to the standing stones is more revealing than she anticipated. Producer Chris Wallis (R)
