Presented by Sarah Mukherjee.

With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Penny Faust.
8.51 Yesterday in Parliament

Jonathan Freedland looks for another parallel between the present and the past, with guests, including Professor Richard Dawkins.
Producer Sarah Johnson Repeated at 9.30pm

A five-part series in which presenter
Christopher Cook and historian Helen Weinstein bnngto life the diary of John Cannon - the extraordinary memoir of an ordinary 18th-centurytaxman.
2:The Schools of Venus.Followingthe Rabelaisian account of his various courtships, "lewd experiments" and eventual marriage, theyvisitthe scenes of his adventures and try to solve the mystery of the missingfour pages. Producer Jane Ray

With Jenni Murray. Drama: Wife to Mr Milton. Part 2.
Drama repeated at 7.45pm

In the second of this two-part series, Lionel Kelleway examines the on-going battle to control and eradicate parasites. Far from being simple hitch-hikers, parasites are remarkably sophisticated and successful organisms able to outwit immune systems and overcome the body's defence mechanisms. And, even if eradication of all parasites were possible, it may not be desirable, as some scientists suggest that we may need them as much as they need us.
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A six-part series in which Geoffrey Wheeler visits variety theatres around the country.
4: Known after its architect Frank Matcham as "Matcham's Masterpiece", the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, is a sumptuously decorated tribute to the greatness of Victorian theatre design.
Bernard Cribbins , Bill Pertwee and Mike Harding are amongthose recalling their appearances there. Producer Libby Cross

With John Waite and Peter White.
Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours.
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With Nick Clarke.

3: Voices of Earthly Glory. The Middle Ages were a period of unparalleled social and cultural change.
Michael Wood explores medieval music at a time when the emergence of a rising merchant class had implications for all the arts.
Producers Lyndon Jones and Deborah Preston

Repeated from yesterday 7pm

but no one wants his ideas any more. Then he's offered a newcommission. Butthere's a catch
Director Peter Kavanagh

Sue Cook and the team investigate more of your historical queries.
Producers Ivan Hewlett and Nick Patrick Write to: [address removed] E-MAIL: making.history@bbc.co.uk

Rose Macaulay's engaging and eccentric novel about an Anglican mission expedition to Turkey.
Abridged in five parts by Sarah LeFanu and read by Eve Best. 2: Bye-bye, Old Trout. Producer Sara Davies

2: The tale of fashion designer Paul Smith , who relinquished control of his image to unknown artist James Lloyd. Unbeknown to the sitter, Lloyd arranged the pairing in order to repay an old debt.
Presented by Charlotte Mullins. For details see yesterday

With a recruitment crisis looming,
Phillipa Lamb examines the perception and reality of work in the public sector. Producer Jessica Dunbar

Rosie Boycott welcomes guests Michael Berry , a physicist who investigates rainbows and knows why stars twinkle, and Nick Broomfield , who makes TV documentaries that are anything but starry eyed about sex, politics and rock 'n' roll. They both enjoy a good read and recommend theirfavourite paperbacks. Producer Peter Everett Repeated Sunday llpm

With Clare English and Eddie Mair.

By Lynne Truss. 6: Food. The restaurant regulars decide to have a "last supper". No food, just fine words, songs -and hemlock.
Producer Brian King

Tim suspects. Repeatedtomorrow2pm

Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. Producer John Mullen

By Robert Graves , dramatised by Melissa Murray.
2. Marie comes face to face with herfuture husband for the first time when she attends a performance of John Milton 's Comus.
For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Paul Barber is best known as an actor in films such as The Long Good Friday and The Full Monty, but he was also a foster child. In this extraordinary programme he recalls his own experiences of growing up and finds out if fostering works any better today. There are compelling contributions from today's foster kids and from other experts in the field. Producer Miles Warde
Repeated Sunday 5pm

Peter White with news for visually impaired people. Producer Ian Macrae PHONE: [number removed] for more information E-MAIL: intouch@bbc.co.uk

Jackie Hardgrave continues the three-part series exploring the trials and tribulations of those who attempt to make us a healthier nation.
2:Alcohol and Tobacco.It's "cool" to drink and smoke - so how do you plan a campaign to reduce the use of such "sociable" drugs? Do we tackle alcohol addiction in the same way as drink-driving? Producer Helen Sharp

Repeated from 9am

Presented by Claire Bolderson.

Alan Bennett reads his darkly comic story.
2: Father Jolliffe is officiating at the memorial service for Clive Dunlop. For details see Monday

In the first of a four-part series, Tim Brooke-Taylor combines his love of golf with his love of comedy.
From Temple Golf Club in Berkshire, he explores the maddening absurdity of golf (in competition with Jasper Carrott , Duncan Preston and Kenny Lynch ), while conjuringupthe comedy ofTed Ray, Bob Hope , WC Reids, Al Read, Stanley Unwin and Ellen DeGenereS. Producer Tony Staveacre

Part 2. Repeated from 9.45am