From St Bartholomew, Rainhill, Merseyside.
World Service analysis. Producer Mike Popham
Guilt and Shame. Bonnie Greer looks at what purpose these two universal emotions serve and asks if a life without them would be an entirely positive one. While guilt is cited as a major cause of clinical depression, it also provides a mainstay for many religions and can be a vital force for change. Producer Frank Stirling. Repeated at 11.30pm
Topical issues. Producer Hugh O'Donnell
Religious news with Roger Bolton.
Series producer Amanda Hancox
George Alagiah appeals on behalf of a charity dedicated to improving the lives and defending the rights of street children around the world.
Producer Laurence Grissell. DONATIONS: ChildHope UK, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed] Rptd at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm
Led by the Rev Dr Roger Purce from Groomsport Presbyterian Church. The organist is John Ekin.
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Presented by Eddie Mair. Editor Kevin Marsh
Omnibus edition.
Soap and flannel with Alison Graham : page 28
The alternative to panel games. Repeated from Monday
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Although demand for organic food in Britain rose by 55 per cent last year, around three-quarters of all organic products are imported. Sheila Dillon asks if British organic producers are being left to rot. Producer Dixi Stewart. Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm
With James Cox.
A six-part series exploring pieces of music known for their emotivity.
Zadok the Priest and Nathan the prophet were two of the lesser-known characters from the Old Testament until Handel went to work on them. This anthem written for the coronation of George II has become a favourite for choral societies and church choirs throughout the world.
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With Roy Lancaster , Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew. At Sparsholt College in Hampshire, the team give a step-by-step guide to preparing beds for planting. The chairman is Eric Robson.
Producer Trevor Taylor.
A new five-part series looking at gardeners' training schemes. Caroline Beck travels England visiting
National Trust gardens and talking to gardeners on the Trust's 'careership' scheme, run to exacting horticultural and heritage standards. 1: Alison Pringle, Cragside, Northumberland.A career journey from fine artist to assistant head gardener. Producer Angela Sherwin. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/nature Back to the grass roots: page 19
Wilkie Collins's classic Victorian thriller is dramatised in four episodes by Martyn Wade.
Walter has left Limmeridge House as Laura prepares to marry Sir Percival. Laura's half-sister Marian knows of Laura's feelings for Walter, has great doubts about the marriage, yet is powerless to stop it.
(Repeated on Saturday at 9pm)
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is available on audio cassette from all good retailers and from [web address removed]. Call [number removed]
Charlie Lee-Potter examines the work of children's author Frances Hodgson Burnett as The Making of Marchioness, one of her best novels for adults, is reprinted this week. Plus, Nicholas Evans , author of The Horse Whisperer, talks about his new novel The Smoke Jumper about Montana forest firefighters. Producer DymphnaFlynn. Repeated Thursday 4pm. December's
Bookclub: About Boy by Nick Hornby. January's Bookclub: The Falls and Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin
Two programmes which commission poets to write about a place central to their imagination and heart. 1: Essex Rag. Lavinia Greenlaw explores the landscape of the Essex coast, which she has come to associate with the boredom and isolation of her teenage years, and asks whether anything has Changed. Producer Tim Dee. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm
Repeated from Tuesday
Two programmes that ask why so many gifted and highly educated people stay in teaching in spite of its poor pay, low status and long hours. 2: Amazing
Maturity. Diana Gatherer and Richard Jackson recall experiences which encapsulate their passion for teaching. Producer Beaty Rubens. Repeated on Saturday
of the Week Presented by Laurie Taylor.
Producer Anne Bristow. PHONE: [number removed] FAX: [number removed]. E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk WEBSiTE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/potw
Lynda's plans have a hollow ring.
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Featuring a look behind the scenes of the new Royal Shakespeare Company production of Alice in Wonderland, and William Nicholson reads the third part of his book The Windsinger. With Matt Smith. Producer Jo Daykin. Series producer Olivia Seligman E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/gfi
Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's history of Britain. The reader is Robert Powell. Episode 27: 1942 The Atlantic Charter, India, and Women. Producer Pete Atkin Revised repeat
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This series is available on a series of individual audio cassettes and compact discs, as well as superb box sets. Two books to accompany the series have been published by BBC Books, www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].
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The politics of the next seven days, with Andrew Rawnsley. Including at 10.45 Buildings for
Democracy. Professor of architecture
Malcolm Parry examines the turbulent relationship between politicians, architects and the sceptical voter.
Editor John Evans. Buildings for Democracy. Producer Hilary King. Repeated on Wednesday at 8.45
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First in a two-partjourney into the heart of Gypsy music. Nick Baker looks beyond the myths to get to the heart of Gypsy music and its appeal. With contributions from the Gipsy Kings and Romanian brigands, the Tarafde Haidooks. Producer Anne Bristow
