With the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
With Anna Hill.
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Joel Edwards.
Peter Sissons presents the series in which listeners question leading politicians. Today: Jack Straw of Labour. Also being shown on BBC2. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: vote2001@>bbc.co.uk
Historian Laura Marksjoins Jenni Murray to explore the history and consequences of the invention of the contraceptive pill. Drama: GrowingPains. Part 4. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
The first of two programmes looking at the music which grew out of yesterday's great transportation systems. In its heyday, the network of canals opened up Britain to the Industrial Revolution. Those who lived and worked on them created their own dynamic culture of which music played a vital role. Presented by Tim Healey. Producer Paul Evans
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
With Nick Clarke , including a party election broadcast by the Scottish National Party.
4: Crime writer PD James bares her soul to Marcel Berlins about her intense relationship with her fictional hero, Commander Adam Dalgliesh. For detai see Monday
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
"I felt pain 'cos I knew my mum wasn't coming back. I kept thinking she was on holiday, but she was dead.... it was like someone was punching me, kicking me." Using a mixture of drama and interviews with children who have lost a parent, poet and novelist Lavinia Greenlaw 's play is an exploration of how it feels to children when a parent dies. Mother Suzannah Hamilton Father John Telfer Boy Morgan Frost Neighbour RlcJerrom Director Jeremy Howe
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
Gemma Craven speaks on behalf of a charity which supports those with progressive supranuclear palsy. DONATIONS: PSP Association. [address removed]. CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Repeated from Sunday 7.55am
Lavinia Greenlaw performs her specially commissioned story on the theme of making hay, in front of an audience at this year's Hay Festival of Literature. For details see Tuesday
4: Iranian cinema has gained a worldwide reputation ! for its portrayal of extraordinary human lives. Zohreh Majidian goes behind the scenes to meet some of < the people responsible for the film industry's remarkable success. Fordetails see Monday
The programme that tackles big legal issues and everyday ones, without long words, small print or i expensive fees. Presented by Marcel Berlins. Producer Charles Sigler. Repeated Sunday 8.30pm
The discovery of Roman armour in Carlisle might turn out to be one of the most important finds from the Roman period. Quentin Cooper discusses the excavations with Mike McCarthy from Bradford University's Department of Archaeology and Dr David Starley , scientific officerforthe Royal Armouries. Archaeologists are particularly excited by the discovery of a scale shoulder guard, which they believe is a unique example of its type. Producer John Watkins. E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk Repeated Wednesday 9.30pm
With Clare English and Eddie Mair.
The comedy debating series in which speakers compete to prove they are the champion persuader.
Hosted by Graeme Garden , with Gyles Brandreth ,
Hugh Dennis , Henry Naylor and Arthur Smith. Producer Adam Bromley
Shining armour is not required. Repeated tomorrow 2pm
Tonight on the arts programme a report on one of the summer's cinematic blockbusters, Pearl Harbour. Presented by Mark Lawson. Producer ZahidWarley
Vigorous children and frazzled parents, with readings from Philip Larkin , Laurie Graham and RS Thomas.
4: Noisy Childhood For details see Monday. Rptd from 10,45am
The first of two programmes about the history of the world chess championship, presented by Daniel King. Producer David Edmonds
Change of Life. Corporate high flyers are getting an itch to dump their well-paid jobs and do what they really want to do. Peter Day finds out more. Producer Linda Pressly. Repeated Sunday 9.30pm
The latest news from the world of science. This week Geoff Watts visits Blackpool pleasure beach to discover how scientists are working to create the ultimate roller-coaster ride. Head-spinning forces and extreme accelerations all add to the excitement of the experience, but engineers need to plan very carefully so that you get just the right amount of thrills without any of the spills.
The programme offering you the perfect way to become a better and wiser human being. Laurie Taylor and guests consider different ways of improving themselves - both philosophical and practical. Producer Rebecca Nicholson
With Claire Bolderson , including a party election broadcast by Plaid Cymru.
Truman Capote's vivid and witty novel set in forties New York is read by Henry Goodman. Part 9. For details see Monday
Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine try and amuse themselves this week with a computer flight simulator that has more to offerthan flying lessons, while Mel confesses to being a bit too recreational with her pharmaceuticals. Plus more from the Gory
Nuns, the Dirty Sloanes and the Goatee Beard Men's Group. Written and performed by Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine , with Martin Hyder , Jim North and Peter Serafinowicz. Producers Claire Jones and Helen Williams
For details see Tuesday
Repeated from 9.45am. Fordetails see Monday 9.45am
