With Dr Judith Champ.
With AlistairCooke. Repeated from Friday
6.05 Papers
6.08 Sports Desk
Richard Uridge explores rural life.
Producer Benjamin Chesterton
Presented by Mark Holdstock. producer Steve Peacock
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day With Rhidian Brook.
John Peel looks at the foibles of family life. Producer Dilly Barlow Repeated on Monday at llpm
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Sandi Toksvig and her guests look at unusual destinations, ways and reasons to travel. Producer Tamsin Hughes
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Dennis Sewell presents the political discussion programme. Producer Dennis Sewell
The stories behind the world's headlines, with Kate Adie. Producer Tony Grant
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Sitting on a Fortune?Increasing numbers of older people want to use the value of their home to provide them with a lump sum or extra income in retirement. Listener Brian Moorejoins Lesley Curwen to investigate the possible pitfalls of "equity release . ProducerJenniferClarke
Clive Anderson hosts the panel show that takes a wry look at past events. With guests John O'Farrell and Maureen Lipman. Repeated from Friday
The fifth of six debates, chaired by Nick Clarke. 5: "The heritage industry distorts British history." From the Shakespeare Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Listeners can vote by phone and email their comments. To vote YES dial [number removed] To vote NO dial [number removed] (Lines open until 2.20pm. Maximum call cost lOp.) Repeated from Friday
Nick Clarke takes listeners' calls and emails in response to the issue raised in Straw Poll. PHONE: [number removed] email: strawpoll@bbc.co.uk Producer Nick Utechin
By Terry Pratchett, dramatised by Peter Kerry. A richly dark and comic take on the Pied Piper myth featuring Maurice the cat, a stupid-looking kid with a pipe and some super-intelligent rats. A hilarious adventure from one of our master storytellers.
The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented byRazialqbal. Series editor Jill Burridge ProducerVibeke Venema EMAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk
News and sports headlines presented by Nigel Wrench. Editor Peter Rippon
Despite the myriad other events happening in Edinburgh at this time, Jim White keeps his attention sharply focused on the main one -the 57th Edinburgh International Rim Festival. The big names will be flying in, but where does Edinburgh rate on the global festivalometer? Producer Jerome Weatherald
Ned Sherrin presents another mix of music, comedy and conversation.
Producer Torque Macleod
Kate Mosse and her guests Hardeep Sincoli ,
Alan Plater and Jamila Gavin discuss the cultural events of the week, including Christopher Hope 's new book, Brothers underthe Skin, and the latest film from Francois Ozon - Swimming Pool. Producer Zah id Warley
Kipperhead. Concluding his exploration of masculinity, Malachi O'Doherty reflects on how he was shaped by one of his teachers - a violent Christian Brother, known as Kipperhead. Repeated from Sunday
During World War II, British Prisoners of War had a remarkable ally in the shape of Britain's other secret service, M19. This organisation had the job of smuggling information and devices into camps to ensure the success of the most daring escape attempts. Stephen Dalziel looks at the organisation that provided inspiration for Ian Fleming 's well-known character Q. Producer: Pamela Rutherford
by Kazuo Ishiguro, dramatised in two parts by James Friel.
Lord Darlington's butler, Stevens, has resolved to make a journey to the West Country to find again his former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. The journey evokes memories of a life half lived, and many mistakes made in the years between two world wars.
(Repeated from Sunday)
Another programme in a series that puts some of our best-known institutions to the test. 2: The European Parliament, a toothless talking shop or a vital part of European democracy? Edward Stourton chairs a debate between Danish MEP Jens Peter Bonde and former Conservative MEP Graham Mather , in front of an invited forum of experts.
Producer Jim Frank Repeated from Wednesday
The first round of the quiz continues with more contestants from the North West of England. Robert Robinson is in the chair. Repeated from Monday
Jackie Kay travels to Wales to meet the poets Gillian Clarke and Menna Elfyn. Clarke has translated many of Elfyn's poems, some of which are read here in both Welsh and in English. Repeated from Sunday
A re-run series of five stories, each featuring a queen. 2: Daughters of the Sun by Betsy Tobin.A lonely monarch does her duty - but dreams of freedom. Read by Carolyn Pickles.
Producer Jill Waters (R)
