With Naomi Gryn.

Presented by Miriam O'Reilly.

With Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day With Elaine Storkey.

Jeremy Paxman returns to the host chair, to be joined by guests including the director of the National Trust, Fiona Reynolds.
Producer Ariane Koek. Shortened repeat at 9.30prn

With Jenni Murray.
Drama: Such Sweet Possession. Part 1. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Archaeologist Julian Richards uncovers the history of towns through the streets and buildings of today.

Immortalised by Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge, Julian Richards discovers that this market town has many more tales to tell. From Neolithic hill forts overlooking Dorchester to Prince Charles's new period-style development, and from Roman battles to possible desertion, there is a wealth of history waiting to be discovered.

Adapted by John O'Farrell from his bestselling novel. A four-part comedy drama telling the story of Michael, a man who is leading a secret double life, lying in bed, playing computergames and domgthe occasional bit of work. His unsuspecting wife copes valiantlyonherownwiththeirtwosmaNchildrenuntil the deception is exposed. Starring Mark Heap as Michael and Tamsin Greig as Catherine, with Dan Chambers , Mark Huckerby , Emma Kennedy , Nick Ostler and Roger Sloman. Part 3.
Jingles composed by Simon Davison Producer Lucy Armitage

With Liz Barclay and John Waite.

With Nick Clarke.

Ned Sherrin returns with a new series of the wide-ranging music quiz, with contestants from all over
Britain answering questions on musical topics from Monteverdi to Madonna.
Producer Paul Bajoria Repeated Saturday 11pm

Repeated from yesterday 7pm

By Paula Cunningham and Mark Illis. The first of five plays this week by pairs of writers newto radio, workingtogetherto create original radio voices.
Alice is convinced that the hospital staff have made a mistake and switched her baby with another girl born on the same day. She sets out to prove her case, but the year is 1961 and DNA testing has not been discovered. Will she succeed?
Producer Tanya Nash

Vincent Duggleby and guests are on hand to answer listeners' personal finance questions.
Lines open at 1.30pm. Telephone [number removed]. Producer Jennifer Clarke

A week of readings by authors appearing at Bath's Guildhall as part of the Bath Literary Festival.
1: Patrick Gale. The acclaimed author of Rough Music reads a new short story, Dream Lover. Producer Sara Davies

I David Stafford returns with a new five-part series looking at the history of some of the songs that have infiltrated ourcollective memory. Using archive recordings and interviews with historians, musicologists and fans, he explores the meaning behind tunes we all know and love. 1: It's a Long Way to Tipperary. The true story behind this celebrated First World War anthem. Amongthose taking part are singer June Tabor and historian Max Arthur. Producer David Prest

Sheila Dillon examines new initiatives by conservationists to promote wildlife-friendly food production. Extended repeat from yesterday 12.30pm

Ernest Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world, teasing out the hidden and often contradictory truths behind the experiences, values and traditions of our lives. Producer Amanda Hancox

With Clare English and Carolyn Quinn.

The programme travels to the White Rock theatre in Hastings, East Sussex, where Nicholas Parsons attempts to keep panellists Clement Freud , Sheila Hancock , Paul Merton and Graham Norton in order. Producer Claire Jones Repeated Sunday 12.04pm
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Lynda had a little lamb. Rptdtomorrow 2pm

Francine Stock meets American jazz clarinettist Don Byron , who is touring Britain and whose musical interests range from klezmerto cartoons. Producer Erin Riley

A new ten-part drama series by Mary Cooper about the life of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall , Halifax, west Yorkshire, based on herjournals and letters
(1806-28). 1: Anne's close friend Eliza comes to stay, but soon becomes jealous of Anne's attentions to Miss Alexander.
Director Nadia Molinan Repeat of 10.45am

Toxic Utah. Julian Pettiferdiscusses Skull Valley, Utah, where a North American Indian tribe is planning to take possession of 40,000 tons of high level nuclear waste to store on its reservation. RptofThursday

Tony Mudakikwa is the chief vet at the world's most unusual animal hospital, the mountain gorilla veterinary centre in Rwanda. His patients are at risk from the diseases that curious tourists bring to the forests. Butjusthowdoyou protect a fully grown silverback male gorilla from measles or influenza? Producer Jim Clarke

Shortened repeat of 9am

With Zeinab Badawi.

Ian McEwan 's Booker short-listed novel about about three lives changed forever by one lie. 11: The End of the Road. Will redemption come? Abridged in 15 parts by Sally Marmion. Read by Sian Thomas. Producer DiSpeirs

Shortened repeat of Saturday 9am

Part 1. Repeated from 9.45am