With the Rev Stephen Shipley.

Presented by Sarah Mukherjee.

With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day With Dr Lavinia Byrne.

Melvyn Bragg and his guests explore the history of ideas as they discuss the events and inspirations that have influenced our age.
Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Melvyn Bragg discusses the culture and legacy of the Celts of pre-Roman Britain and examines what we know of them through archaeology and the records of their enemies. Show more

Jenni Murray talks to Oscar-winning actress, Angelica Huston about her role in the off-beat comedy The Royal Tennebaums. We also hear from Cumbrian women who recount their experiences of devastation and renewal one year on from the outbreak of the foot-and-mouth crisis.
Drama: The Magpie Stories. Part 4. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

BBC correspondents take a revealing, colourful and often witty look behind the world's headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie. Producer Tony Grant

The first of two programmes marking the 25th anniversary of the pioneering company Tara Arts.
1: Acting Ourselves. Since its explicitly political beginning in the wake of the murder of a Sikh schoolboy in 1976, Tara Arts has charted the story of Asians in Britain. Director and co-founder
JatinderVerma explains to Mukti Jain Campion why theatre should be unexpected and unsettling-just like a bone in the kebab. Producer Mukti Jain Campion

With Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.

With Nick Clarke.

Helen Mark meets the people and wildlife of the British countryside.
Extended 6.10am

Repeated from yesterday 7pm

By Vayu Naidu. While visiting Hyderabad for her niece's wedding, Rekha needs to come to terms with the death of her son. Can Sahara, a new friend from a differnt culture. help?
Director Vanessa Whitburn

Getting the Best from Your Doctor. How can you get the most out of your doctor? Should you go armed with pages of the latest treatments from the internet? Orjust rely on your doctorto keep you informed? Barbara Myers and her guest Dr Grace Lomax - who runs a medical website to help doctors inform their patients - offer some tips to make those few minutes you get in the surgery really count.
Producer Paula McGrath Phone in your questions: [number removed], ore-mail: checkup@bbc.co.uk

Chris Bonington appeals on behalf of a medical development charity which works to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy
Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated from Sunday 7.55am
DONATIONS: The British Leprosy Relief Association, FREEPOST, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]

Another in the series of stories by one of the 20th-century's most acute observers of English mores. 4: Furnivall's Hoopoe. A second comedy set in the Abbey Antique Gallery. Fordetails see Monday

4: The Bird of Nepal. Brian Houghton Hodgson was among infinite strangeness as a resident of Nepal in the mid-19th century. His self-taught skills of observation and classification have enriched the world of ornithology. For details see Monday

Repeated from Sunday 4pm

Science series. By studying how insects fly, scientists are creating miniature airborne robots. Quentin Cooper talks to researchers about the lessons from insect aerodynamics and wing muscles that are leading to the invention of tiny flying "eyes" foremergency rescues and espionage. Producer Andrew Luck-Baker
E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

With Eddie Mair and Carolyn Quinn.

David Hatch chairs the radio quiz about radio. This week Barry Cryer and Sue MacGregor challenge
Donna McPhail and John Waite. Questions involve disasters in the Brownies and electronic flatulence on the Today programme. ProducervivBiack

needs a friend. Repeated tomorrow 2pm

Mark Lawson with arts interviews and news. Producer John Goudie

Ten tales for the superstitious.
FourforaBoy. By Charlotte Jones. In 1968 Anne wanted a son: a girl would not do.
DirectorClaire Grove For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Allan Little looks at the attacks of 11 September and asks what the USA and its allies can - and should do -to protect themselves against terrorism. Producer Zina Rohan

Called to Account. The collapse of the mighty Enron corporation has put the spotlight on the activities of the huge global accountancy firms. It's the auditor's vital function to inspect the finances of every public company. Peter Day asks if the accounting giants are up to the job.
Producer Sandra Kanthal Repeated Sunday9.30pm

This week top scientists from around the world gather in Boston to discuss the latest results in subjects as far ranging as nanotechnology to cosmology. The American Association forthe
Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual conference is an ideal opportunityto hear about the most cutting-edge research being done across the US and other parts of the globe. Geoff Watts reports from the meeting, talks to the scientists at the forefront of their fields and finds out what the most hotly debated topics are this year.
Producer Alexandra Feachem E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

With Zeinab Badawi.

By Ian McEwan 's. 4: As Briony determines to leave childhood behind, Robbie is writing a letterthat will Change his life. For details see Monday

A new series of the topical sketch show which takes a satirical look at the week's news and media events. Starring Simon Evans , Dave Lamb , Chris Pavlo and Laura Shavin.

Jack Douglas reminisces about a career starting in theatre at the age of 11 with his impresario father, later teaming up with Des O'Connor as Alf Ippititimus and working with the Carry On team on eight films.

Part 4. Love and marriage in a different era.
Repeated from 9.45am