With Bishop Peter Firth.

With Miriam O'Reilly.

With Sarah Montague and Edward Stourton.
6.25,7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Shagufta Yaqub.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

John Humphrys talks to high-fliers who have experienced turbulent times. 3: Anita Roddick. She talks about the mistakes that led to major financial problems for her Body Shop empue and the pain of having to relinquish her "benign dictatorship oftne company she founded 27 years ago. Producer Brian King Repeated at 9.30pm

An affectionate look at the miracle materials and substances created by modern science that have become part of our everyday lives. 1:
Formica Wayne Hemingway investigates a material that has made such an impact that. without even realising, most of us encounter it every single day. Producer Tamsin Hughes

Presented by Jenni Murray. ..
10.45 The Journalistic Adventures of an American Girl in London Part 2. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

England v Zimbabwe
The second meeting of these teams in the triangular series of one-day internationals. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Henry Blofeld and Simon Mann , with expert comments from Graham Fowler ,
Mike Selvey and Henry Olonga. *Approximate time
Producer Peter Baxter

Flagships or Follies? Pandas and tigers are icons of conservation but do they draw attention away from less popular but equally important species? Or are they ambassadors forthe rest of the ecosystem? Paul Evans examines the use of "flagship" species in conservation. Repeated from yesterday

This week Greg Proops sets the record straight on American contemporary comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Forget the controversial sitcom and celebrate her stand-up skills. Producer Pennie Latin

With Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. PHONE: [number removed] LINES OPEN from 10am

With Nick Clarke.

The second of a three-part guide to popular recorded songs, presented by Simon Armitage and Allan Moore. This week, the pairconsiderthe "how" of popular songs: how musical arrangement and vocal expression are used to create meaning and atmosphere. The songs range from Frank Sinatra to Bjork and this week's guest singer is June Tabor. Producer Robert Ketteridge

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

By Juliet Ace . Taking a few pills in the interests of scientific research and extra cash shouldn't be a problem, but Jason finds there are unexpected consequences. Director Gilly Adams

Richard Daniel presents a new series of the programme in which listeners set the agenda with their environmental concerns. EMAIL: home.planet@bbc.co.uk : PHONE: [number removed] ADDRESS: [address removed] Producer Nick Patrick

2: Scully's Goat. What lies in store for an unsuspecting goat when she escapes from her meadow in pursuit of freedom. For details see yesterday

2: Sing a New Song to the Lord. James O'Donnell investigates the music of the ancient Jews. Visiting the Liberal Jewish Synagogue at St John's Wood, and the Abbey at Downside, James tries to discover how the music would have sounded at the time of Jesus. For details see yesterday

The essential guide to the world of work, with Philippa Lamb. This week she looks at disability discrimination in the workplace. Producer Kirsteen Knight

The guide to the wide world of learning. With Libby Purves. Producer Sukey Firth Repeated on Sunday at llpm

With Eddie Mair and Ritula Shah.

David Hatch chairs the radio quiz about radio. This week Phill Jupitus and Edwina Currie challenge
SandiToksvigand Matthew Parris. Producer viv Black

Lynda's in a spin. Repeated tomorrow at 2pm

John Wilson with arts news, interviews and reviews. Producer Robyn Read

2: In Cap and Apron. Working forthe demanding Mrs Allison, undercoverjournalist Lizzie finds the role of housemaid a considerable challenge.
For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

With the Prime Minister promising to reduce the number of asylum seekers, Julian O'Halloran examines the progress so far. Will he be able to deliver his personal pledge of a 50 per cent cut in applications by September?
Producer Anouk Curry Repeated Sunday at 5pm

Peter White with news for visually impaired people. Producer Cheryl Gabriel EMAIL: intouch@bbc.co.uk

In the last of the series, Connie St Louis explores men's health in middle age. She finds out who is most prone to heart disease and looks at different treatments for prostate cancer.
Producer Pamela Rutheford Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Repeat of 9am

With Claire Bolderson.

By Mark Haddon. Abridged by Sarah LeFanu and read by James Meunier. Part 2. For details see yesterday

Arthur Smith introuduces highlights from the Comedy Tent at Glastonbury as well as some off-duty observations from the comfort of his own caravan.
Producer Lucy Armitage

of the Week: The Story of My Father
Part 2. Repeated from 9.45am