With Naomi Gryn.
Presented by Sarah Mukherjee.
Producer Steve Peacock
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
6.25, 7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament
Presented by Martha Kearney.
Drama: Such Sweet Possession. Part 5.
Series Editor Anne Tyley E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uK PHONE: [number removed] Drama repeated at 7.45pm
The first in a new four-part series in which top British comedians return to their spiritual homes to perform.
This week Curtis Walker travels from south London to Jamaica, birthplace of his parents. Producer Miles Warde
Christopher Fitz-Simon's comedy-drama returns with a new six-part series.
Against the advice of friends and family, Bedfordshire-born Frances Butler is the beneficiary of an unusual bequest from her late aunt: a funeral furnishers in Skibbogue, County Cork - but only if she commits herself to the company, body and soul.
Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand
Director Eoin O'Callaghan
With Liz Barclay and John Waite.
Editor Chris Burns PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: youandyours@bbc.co.uk
With Nick Clarke. Editor Kevin Marsh
A chance for listeners to airtheirviews and opinions on BBC Radio programmes and policy.
Write to: Feedback. PO Box 2100. London WW 1QT PHONE: [number removed] FAX [number removed]
E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk Repeated on Sunday
Repeated from yesterday 7pm
By Stephanie Dale and leuan Watkins. The last of this week's plays by writers new to radio.
Two children grow up in a north Welsh town. The girl leaves for the English Midlands and becomes a popular presenter on a national radio show: the boy stays at home and works in the family corner shop, his head still filled with the enchanting stories his father used to tell. Now living worlds apart, their lives are about to collide in a wholly unexpected way.
Director Peter Leslie Wild
6: Bankside Open Spaces. Our urban green spaces are under increasing threat. Chris Baines visits
Southwark in London to meet local people who are working hard to maintain their parks and gardens. Producer David Parkinson E-MAIL: changing.places@bbc.co.uk
5: Emma Richler. Actress and first-time novelist reads an extract from her recent book Sister Crazy, about the lasting influences of childhood and family connections.
5: The Skye Boat Song. In the last of the series, David Stafford looks at a song that is both a Victorian Romantic lullaby and a symbol of Scottish nationalism. Producer David Prest
Marcel Berlins investigates the week's top legal news, including how farthe compulsory medication of psychiatric patients should be allowed while still safeguarding their rights.
Producer Simon Coates Repeated Sunday8.30pm
Conversation about how current media trends affect modern life, with Jenni Murray and guests. Producer Kevin Mousiey
With Carolyn Quinn and Nigel Wrench.
Editor Kevin Marsh
The satirical topical quiz. Simon Hoggart is in the chair and the panellists are Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton , Jon Snow and Francis Wheen. Producer Lucy Armitage Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
Siobhan wants more.
Written by Joanna Toye Director Alec Reid
Film extract courtesy of Canton International
Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]
Francine Stock presents the arts show with interviews, news and reviews. Producer Sally Spurring
By Mary Cooper. 5: Following her brother's death, Anne stands to inherit the Shibden Hall estate and with it her independence. Anne and Mariana could now be together, but Mariana has some unexpected news for Anne.
For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a political discussion as an audience at Shoeburyness in Essex puts questions on issues of the week to a panel of prominent public figures and politicians.
Producer Lisa Jenkinson
With veteran commentator Alistair Cooke.
Repeated Saturday 5.45am and Sunday 8.45am
With Claire Bolderson.
Editor Prue Keely E-MAIL: world.tonight@bbc.co.uk
15: Sian Thomas reads the final part of Ian McEwan 's moving study of shame and forgiveness. For details see Monday
Chris Bigsby presents the showcase for the best new writing and the freshest conversation. This week, veteran historian Corelli Barnett and writer and professional youngster Decca Aitkenhead join in the battle of the generations to ask whether youth is wasted on the young. Producer Miles Warde
Part 5. Repeated from 9.45am
