Presented by Alistair Cooke. Repeated from yesterday
News from the British countryside, with Richard Uridge. Producer Gabi Fisher. Shortened 1.30pm
With James Naughtie and John Humphrys.
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
Magazine programme in which 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. Repeated Monday llpm John Peel : page 13
Arthur Smith explores the passion for travelling downstream and asks why river journeys appeal. Producer Sara Jane Hall. PHONE: [number removed] WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/excessbaggage E-MAIL: excessbaggage@bbc.co.uk
The second of a three-part series in which Tony
Hawks investigates the origins and purpose of the weekend, a British invention that was created - and is now being lost - within most of our lifetimes.
Today, the golden age of the weekend when, after 150 years of struggle, people could at last expect to have two days off each week, changing much of life as a result. Producer Simon Crow
The political discussion programme that sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. Presented by Dennis Sewell. Producer Richard Vadon
BBC correspondents take a look behind the world's headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie. Producer Tony Grant
The latest news from the world of personal finance, and impartial money advice, presented by Paul Lewis. Producer Jennifer Clarke. Repeated tomorrow 9pm
The topical panel show returns for a new series. With Simon Hoggart , Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton and guests. Repeated from yesterday
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Simon Hoggart 's Pickofthe News Quiz is available from all good retailers and from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed].
The political discussion programme with Jonathan Dimbleby comes from Northrepps Cottage. Overstrand in Norfolk. The panel includes the chair of the transport select committee Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, the head of the Council for Rural Heritage Brigadier Alex Birtwhistle and editor of The EcologistZac Goldsmith. Repeated from yesterday
Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners calls and emails in response to last night's Any Questions? Phone on [number removed], or e-mail [email address removed].
Vanessa Redgrave stars in a specially commissioned play by Fay Weldon. In the year 2004, chief executive of Britain at Work PLC
Gertrude Hazlett describes herself as "trade union and caring management rolled into one". Yet, although she is a woman who has made a career out of controlling others, it soon becomes clearthat Gertrude herself is completely out of control.
Director Pam Fraser Solomon
The first of three programmes in which Professor Alun Howkins of the University of Sussex explores the history of the English village. A New Place to Live What do we mean when we talk about a village, and when were villages formed? Producer Nick Patrick
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Sheila Mclennon.
Executive producer Anne Tyley. E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines, presented by Dan Damon.
Weekly guide to the film world presented by Andrew Collins. Producer Stehen Hughes
An eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music, with Ned Sherrin and guests. ProducerChris Burns
Can robots love? Tom Sutcliffe discusses Al: Artificial Intelligence, Steven Spielberg 's new sci-fi film that is a modern Pinnochio story originally imagined by the late Stanley Kubrick. Plus a review of Atonement, Ian McEwan 's latest novel. Producer Erika Wright
In July 1942, two Dutch Jewish families, both called Frank, went into hiding from the Nazis, one in Amsterdam, the other in the Hague. The tragic fate of the Amsterdam family is well known from The
Diary of Anne Frank. In the first of two talks, Gordon Sander , the grandson of the family in the Hague, describes the threats and dangers that forced many Jews to "dive under". Repeated from Sunday
Ian McMillan recalls a notable newspaper and a famous radio programme, both of which sought out the hearts and minds of British children in the middle decades of the last century. Producer Alastair Wilson (R)
David Storey 's key novel of sixties Northern realism is dramatised in two parts by Gary Brown , It charts the ruthless rise of rugby league star Arthur Machin and his efforts to win the heart of embittered young widow Valerie Hammond. 1: On Christmas Eve
Arthur is at the dentist, having broken his teeth in a game. While under anaesthetic, he looks back over his rise to the city team and his growing love for Val.
Repeated from Sunday
Nick Ross invites a panel of public figures to hear expert evidence on a current issue. 2: DNA for All? Who should have access to our DNA? The police to reduce crime? The medical profession for research? With Chris Woodhead, Liz Forgan and Gary Slapper.
A nationwide general knowledge contest to find this year's Brain of Britain. Including Beat the Brains, in which listeners put their own questions to the contestants. Chairman Robert Robinson. First round: the West Of England. Repeated from Monday
In the 17th century, after a fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge, and two terms as a member of parliament, poet George Herbert was ordained as vicar of the local church in Bemerton, Wiltshire. Frank Delaney goes there to meet the villagers who gather every yearto commemorate Herbert's life and work. Repeated from Sunday
Five classic European stories exploring the weird and the wonderful. 4: The Ghost and the Bonesetter by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. Aterrified bonesetter fears for his life when he receives an unusual request from the tyrannical ghost of a local squire. Read by Sean Barrett. Producer Gemma Jenkins (R)
