With the Rev Ernie Rea.
With Miriam O'Reilly.
With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Colin Morris.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas and events which have influenced our time.
Shortened repeat 9.30pm
Lively and topical interviews and discussion from a woman's point of view, presented byJenni Murray. Drama: Ladies of Letters Log On by Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield. Part 9. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
An in-depth, colourful and often witty look behind the headlines, presented by Kate Adie. Producer Tony Grant
A series celebrating the art of the poets who write the words that singers sing- lyricists.
Seen Better Days but I'm Putting Up with These
Angry, funny, sad and sexy-the words of the blues. Presented by Elaine Delmar.
Producer Enyd Williams. Musical director and piano Michael Haslam
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
With Nick Clarke.
More news and events from the British Countryside. Shortened repeat from Saturday6.10am
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
In Jane Austen 's Pride and Prejudice, it is the two older Bennet daughters who are centre stage. In Martin Sorrell 's drama, the third daughter, Mary, emerges from their shadow with a very different version of events in herjournal. Lucy Briers reprises her recent television role as Mary to reveal the dark secret at the heart of the Bennet family.
Produced and directed by Sara Davies
A chance for listeners to take issue on a controversial subject by telephone with the columnist of the week. Presented by David Jessel. Producers Nick Baker and Nick Utechin
Joanna Lumley speaks on behalf of a charity whose objective is the development of education among young Burmese.
DONATIONS: Prospect Burma. [address removed]
CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Rptd from Sunday 7.55am
by Nick Burbridge, read by Denys Hawthorne beneath Brighton's West Pier.
Two people with damaged lives try to find redemption by the decaying pier that knows only too well how they feel.
(For details see Tuesday)
4: Low Life. From John Donne 's flea to
William Blake 's fly, the lowerforms of life have always fascinated poets. But were they interested in the creatures themselves orwhat they represented? For details see Monday
The programme that tackles big legal issues and everyday ones, without long words, small print or expensive fees. Presented by Marcel Berlins. Producer Charles Sigler
Repeated Sunday 8.30pm
When a British Army surgeon discovered thaumatin in the rain forests of west Africa, he immediately recognised its importance as a sweetener. Quentin Cooper hears more about this unique substance when he talks to food scientists Mike Lindley and Steven Pearce . Also, Chris O'Toole , head of the Bee Systematics Unit at Oxford University, explains how, afterthe devastating effects of the varroa mite which almost halved bee populations in Europe, his team hasfounda way of enticing bees back to our gardens. Producer John Watkins
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With Clare English and Eddie Mair.
The award-winning comedy series written by and starring Britain's funniest Milton - Milton Jones. Producer David Tyler
News from Down Under. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Arts news, reviews and interviews. Today a report on how all of Agatha Christie 's 23 plays are being staged overthree months in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Presented by Mark Lawson. Producer Kirsty Pope
Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield 's comedy drama. 9: Irene loses one son and gains another. Vera's family work out their problems on live television. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
Four programmes revealing why some of the most controversial policies, fashions and fads became the orthodoxies of their time. The Closed Shop
This week Chris Bowlby looks at how the law on trade unions left individual rights far behind. Producer Smita Patel
Rail chaos, flood menace, foot-and-mouth misery - to outsiders, Britain has become a dirty little island to be avoided at all costs. Peter Day asks how to change those perceptions.
(Repeated Sunday 9.30pm)
Exploring the issues which affect all our lives.
Homesickness. Scientists now believe that we are at greater risk from pollution inside our homes than outside. Where do the dangers lie and what can we do to avoid them? Alex Kirby takes a forensic tour of an average deadly home. Producer Brian King
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas and events which have influenced our time.
Shortened repeat from 9am
With Robin Lustig.
Robert Powell reads Jules Verne 's classic. Part 4.
Fordetails see Monday
Variety meets sitcom meets sketch show as Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine battle to keep the programme going despite constant interruptions from the Teenage Girls, the Goatee Beard Men's
Group and various door-to-door salesmen. This week special guest stars are Madonna and Roy Walker. Written and performed by Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine , with Martin Hyder , Dave Lamb and Jim North. Producer Claire Jones and Helen Williams
Annie Hawes 's account of life among the Italian olive groves. Part 4.
Repeated from 9.45am. For details see Monday9.45am
