With the Rev Peter Francis.
Presented by Miriam O'Reilly.
Producer Steve Peacock
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks.
8.32 Yesterday In Parliament
With Martha Kearney.
Drama: The Magpie Stories. Part 10.
Series Editor Anne Tyiey E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk PHONE: [number removed] Drama repeated at 7.45pm
The growth of towns and cities in Britain - especially London - brought dramatic developments in terms of sexual opportunity, adventure and identity.
Penny Corfield, of Royal Holloway College in Surrey, is one of a growing number of researchers who are putting this area of social history under the spotlight. In this programme she examines the legendary charms of the hackney carriage as a venue for casual sex, visits the area of London identified with the erotic print trade, and tracks down the oldest-surviving condoms in the country. There is also a look at how urban life was crucial in the shaping of gay identity.
Last in the series of monologues about women, written by Lynne Truss. 6: The Cat Lover. Starring
Dawn French. Jo is supposed to be on holiday in the south of France, so why is she luxuriating in bed listening to Woman's Hour, eatingtoast and cuddling Busterthe cat?
Music composed by Rex Brough Producer Dawn Ellis
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
EditorChris Burns PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: youandyours@bbc.co.uk
With Nick Clarke. Editor Kevin Marsh
Roger Bolton airs your views and opinions on BBC Radio programmes and policy. producer Brian King Write to: Feedback, PO Box 2100. London W1A 1QT PHONE: [number removed] FAX [number removed]
E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk Repeated on Sunday
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Carmen Walton. A semi-autobiographical drama about the author's parents. Set in the Gorbals,
Glasgow, of the fifties - one of the most deprived areas of Europe. When George meets Mags there's an instant attraction and, despite their surroundings, they make music together. Later George will give Mags his most treasured possession - a tattered copy of the Communist manifesto. But can their ideals and passion survive
5: The Orkney Lobster Hatchery. The Scottish lobster is becoming a difficult catch. Jessica Holm travels to Orkney to visit a lobster hatchery which aims to sustain the local fishing industry by boosting falling lobster numbers.
Producer Laura Fudge E-MAIL: changing.places@bbc.co.uk
Last in the series of winning entries from Radio 4 s online short story competition. 5: ComingtoMy
Senses. By Carolyn Steele Agosta. Diane has never had a sense of smell - overnight all that changes, scents become overwhelming and an obsession is born. Read by Barbara Barnes. Producer Debbie Waddell
Another chance to hear Jessica Holms report on how palaeontologists piece together the lifestyles of long extinct dinosaurs. For details see Monday
Marcel Berlins explores the top legal issues of the moment, including how far those who prey on children using the internet can be pursued. Producer Simon Coates. Repeated Sunday 8.30pm
Conversation about how current media trends affect modern life, with Jenni Murray and guests. Producer Kevin Mousley
With Eddie Mair and Carolyn Quinn. Editor Kevin Marsh
Satire and silliness, recorded in Wells Town Hall,
Somerset. Simon Hoggart reins in Phil Hammond , Jeremy Hardy , Miles Kington and Linda Smith. Producer Lucy Armitage Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
Tim tells all.
Written byNawal Gadalla Director Julie Beckett
Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]
The arts show, with Francine Stock. Producer Martin Smith
Ten tales for the superstitious. 10: Ten for the Secret of Eternal Youth By Katie Hims. A girl meets an unsuitable boy at the fair. He's one of the attractions: he's supposed to have the secret of eternal youth. She's not sure, but she likes him.
Director Mary Peate Repeated from 10.45am
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a political discussion from Peterborough. The panel will include the Rector of the Royal College of Arts Christopher Frayling and the editor of the Ecologist magazine Zac Goldsmith.
Producer Lisa Jenkinson
With veteran commentator Alistair Cooke. Repeated Saturday 5.45am and Sunday 8.45am
With Robin Lustig.
Editor PrueKeely E-MAIL: world.tonight@bbc.co.uk
By Ian McEwan. 10: The Retreat to Dunkirk. Robbie's fortunes hang in the balance. Fordetails see Monday
Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of newtalent and established names, writers of fiction and fact, who have been commissioned to write and talk together about the ideas and pre-occupations of ourtimes. 4: Being Alone. With Jenny Diski and Francis Spufford. Producer Jane Greenwood
Part 5. Repeatedfrom 9.45am
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