From St Mary's, Eastham, Wirral.
Just Like the Resurrection. An exploration of the meaning of the Resurrection in words and music, drawing on the work of writers and composers from a wide range of faiths, cultures and traditions. Presented by Mark Tully.
Producer Beverley McAinsh. Repeated at 11.30pm
"On Good Friday, Marythe mother of Jesus had watched her son die the cruelest of deaths, but early on Easter Day another Mary, Mary Magdalene , was the first to see the risen Christ." Canon Noel Vincent leads an act of worship for Easter Day, including the carol Now the Green Blade Riseth and an aria from Handel's Messiah- 1 Know that My Redeemer Liveth. The St Michael's Singers, directed by Professor Ian Tracey , are joined by soloist Gillian Winstanley.
In a special edition for Easter Day, this programme assesses the current state of Christianity. With reports from BBC correspondents, and a panel of experts in the studio, Roger Bolton looks at what the future holds forthe world's largest religion and why it is growing in some countries while rapidly declining in others. 7.55 Radio 4 Appeal
Dame Judy Dench speaks on behalf of a charity which is dedicated to saving tigers, elephants and other critically endangered mammals.
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Radio 4 Appeal repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm Sundayseries producer Liz Leonard
With veteran commentator Alistair Cooke.
(Repeated from Friday)
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From Liverpool Cathedral for an Easter Sunday
Eucharist. With the preacher, the Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Rev James Jones. The Choir of Liverpool Cathedral, directed by Ian Wells , sing Schubert's joyful Mass in G. Organist Professor Ian Tracey.
Omnibus edition.
Exchanging quotations and anecdotes with Nigel Rees are Don Black , Claire Caiman , Krishnan Guru-Murthyand Pam Rhodes. Repeated from Monday
Earlier this year the Indian state of Gujarat was devastated by an earthquake which killed at least 30,000. Simon Parkes finds out how aid agencies provide food for a sector that has lost everything. Producer Rebecca Wells. Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm
With James Cox.
John Clare - Country Fiddler. A Northamptonshire poet with a passionate love of the countryside,
John Clare is also remembered for his tragic end in an asylum. Yet the son of a renowned ballad singer was also a fiddler and a pioneer collector of folk songs. Tim Healey talks to poet Tom Paulin and musicians Gordon Tyrrall and GeoffBowen about the musical side of Clare.
Producer Dilly Barlow. Repeated Saturday 11pm
A special Easter edition of the programme from Versailles, with John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew , Bunny Guinness, and chairman Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor. Shortened 3pm
Stephen Crane 's classic, set during the bloodiest period of the American Civil War, is dramatised by James Saunders. Will Henry Fleming , a raw Union recruit, earn his badge of courage (a visible wound), or will he prove to be a coward? with Phil Atkin , Michael Copeman , Shaun Mathieson , Chris Redman. Dylan Trowbridge and Wayne Ward. Music Kevin Bright and Andy McNeill. Producers James Roy and Colleen Woods Director Martin Jenkins. Repeated Saturday 9pm
Charles Webb , author of The Graduate, talks to
Charlie Lee-Potter about New Cardiff, his first book in 25 years. Producer Dymphna Flynn. Repeated Friday 4pm
Religious spirit in the poetic consciousness, from the fabric of the church to the mystery of the Easter story, presented by Frank Delaney.
Producer Felicity Goodall. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm
An examination of Britain's informal economy, presented by Allan Urry. Repeated from Tuesday
In a three-part series Alain de Botton plucks ancient philosophers from obscurity and asks what they can teach us today. This week Epicurus, the philosopher who got a reputation for loving luxury and pleasure. Producer Sue Davies. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm
A selection of extracts from BBC radio over the past seven days, with Eleanor Oldroyd.
Producer Neil George. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk
Janet gets support. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
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A new series for children featuring stories, jokes, events and competitions, presented by Matt Smith. This week young people interview Sir Steven Redgrave , Philip Pullman reads from his novel Clockwork and the new Easterfilm Spykids is scrutinised by eight-year-old Sam and his granny.
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The story of ground-breaking children's books that inspired shelves of imitators, presented by Michael Rosen. Emil and the Detectives
How a gang of sleuths from Berlin were the first famous child detectives. Producer Matthew Dodd (R)
The best English language radio from around the world, with Emily Buchanan. Repeated from Friday
On the eve of the opening of the National Forest Milliennium Discovery Centre near Moira in Leicestershire, Howard Stableford meets locals who are transforming thousands of acres of derelict land into WOOdS. Repeated from Thursday
Repeated from yesterday 12 noon
Repeated from 7.55am
Do It Yourself?What should we share responsibility for and what should we do for ourselves? Why do we compensate farmers but not victims of flooding?
Bridget Rosewell investigates. Repeated from Thursday
Nex; week's political headlines with Andrew Rawnsley. Including 10.45 It's a Funny Old World Editor John Evans. It's a Funny Old Worldrptd Wednesday 8.45pm
Misha Glenny and Anne Marie Huby discuss three paperbacks with Louise Doughty. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
Johnny Clegg , originally from England, went to South
Africa in the mid-seventies to form a multi-racial band. Robin Denselow hears how despite harassment by the authorities he became a major Star. Producers Ronni Davis and Alison Vernon-Smith (R)
