With Gilbert Markus.
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 Roy Jenkins.
8.32 Yesterday In Parliament
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas and events which have influenced our time.
Shortened repeat at 9.30pm.
Melvyn Bragg discusses the Sonnet, the most enduring form in the poet’s armoury, from Petrarch and Shakespeare, to Milton, Wordsworth and Heaney. Show more
Lively and topical interviews and discussion from a woman's point ofview, presented byJenni Murray. Drama: DearExileby Hilary Liftin and Kate Montgomery. Part 4. Drama repeated at 7.45pm
England v Australia
From the Oval in the final match to decide Saturday's finalists. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew ,
Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Jim Maxwell. Expert comment from Graham Gooch , Viv Marks and Jeff Thomson. Scorer Bill Frindall. 'Approximate times
An in-depth, colourful and often witty look behind the headlines, presented by Kate Adie. Producer TonyGrant
The conclusion of a history of Hamburg rock 'n' roll with the tales of those who found themselves lost in the beat. The neon wonderland of St Pauli was the proving ground of endless bands. Artists virtually unknown in their home country sold thousands of platters to a German youth anxious to form a new identity from the ruins of the Reich. Presented by Alan Dein.
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
With Nick Clarke.
Repeated from Saturday6.10am
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
Nick Warburton's play in which a kindly vicar appoints a lonely widower as safety officer in his church. But the favour backfires when he discovers the appointee is accident prone. The vicar, benign and reticent, refuses to tick off the geriatric. But the real trouble is that the parish community cannot help liking and promoting him. John, not the most inspiring of preachers, is soon eclipsed by his disciple, and finally makes a resolve: one of them will have to go! Director Peter Kavanagh (R)
A chance for listeners to take issue on a controversial subject by telephone with the columnist of the week. Presented by David Jessel.
Michael Parkinson speaks on behalf of a charity which aims to improve the prevention and management of neurological disorders. DONATIONS: The Brain and Spine Foundation. [address removed]. WEBSITE: www.brainandspine.org.uk CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Rptd from Sunday 7.55am
4: Teenagers, by Erma Bombeck , read by Maureen Lipman. For details see Monday (R)
4: John's 's Story. His life had been confused from an early age after being told that his "mother" was really his grandmother and his "brothers and sisters" were his aunts and uncles. 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
Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered that a virulent strain of E coli harpoons itself to the human gut. Quentin Coopertalks to Dr Gadi Frankel and Dr Steve Matthews about E coli strain 0157:H7. The scientists hope that a better understanding oftheway0157:H7 attaches itself to the intestine will help them develop new drugs and vaccines to combat the deadly bacteria. Producer John Watkins. E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk
With Jackie Long and Eddie Mair.
The comedy debating series in which speakers compete to prove they are the champion persuader. Hosted by Graeme Garden , with Hugh Dennis , Jenny Eclair and GregProops. Producer Adam Bromley
Scott spins a line. Repeatedtomorrow2pm
Arts news and interviews, and the verdict on the new film Evolution, in which aliens battle with David Duchovny and Julianne Moore to win control of Earth. Presented by Mark Lawson. Producer Sally Spurring
Hilary Liftin and Kate Montgomery 's true story of two friends separated by an ocean. 4: Witch Doctor?
For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am
In the 1760s David "King" Hartley nearly broughtthe English economy to its knees. He was a master forger and a leader of the Cragg Vale coiners. Allan Beswick investigates the Yorkshire gang whose activities led to betrayal, intrigue and murder. Producer Sara Con key (R)
Talent Wars. Companies need clever people more than ever before. Peter Day finds out why the battle fortalent is disrupting the working world. Producer Rosamund Jones. Editor Stephen Chilcott Repeated Sunday 9.30pm
A total solar eclipse will today speed across the southern hemisphere. The shadow of the moon will first darken the south Atlantic about 250 miles east of the Uruguay coast, cross the Atlantic and then vanish into darkness as the night falls over the Indian Ocean. As with the eclipse that swept across Europe and the south coast of Britain two years ago, there is one group of people who will be watching the event extremely closely. A solar eclipse provides scientists with a unique view of the sun's corona. As well as other science news, GeoffWatts talks to some of the scientists hoping to make use of the precious few minutes of visibility the eclipse will give them. Producer Alexandra Feachem
With Robin Lustig.
Compton Mackenzie 's story of George Gaymer 's lifelong friendship with the brilliant and ambitious Henry Fortescue MP. Part 4. For details see Monday
Twenty five years after punk exploded on to the cultural scene, Robert Sandall investigates its impact and legacy in a new four-part series. This week contributors including Boy George, Bob Harris , Jimmy Pursey , Tom Robinson , Steve Severin , Joe Strummerand Tony Wilson consider the level of shock and outrage never seen before or since. Producer Alison Vernon-Smith John Peel : page 13
Alison Weir 's biography of one of England's most popular and controversial monarchs. Part 4. Repeated from 9.45am. For details see Monday 9.45am
