From St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, Hants.

News round-up and analysis from BBC World Service.

Famine. BBC world affairs correspondent Mike Wooldridge reflects on more than 20 years of reporting disastrous famines.
Producer Eley McAinsh Repeated at 11.30pm

1/4. Snug As a Bug.
Unable to fly south any distance for the winter to more hospitable climates, how do insects survive this cold and wet season? Brett Westwood visits Chaddesley Woods in Worcestershire to rummage amongst fallen leaves, dried stems and rotting logs. These piles of dead vegetation have provided a vital refuge and winter hiding-place for the many insects now poised to emerge in the spring,

Religious and ethical news with Roger Bolton. Series producer Amanda Hancox

Jon Snow appeals on behalf of Homeless Link. Donations: [address removed] Credit cards: [number removed] Producer Sally Flatman
Repeated at 9.26pm and on Thu at 3.28pm

Words in the Wilderness. From the Carmelite Priory, Aylesford, Kent. Fr Wilfrid McGreal and Sr Elizabeth Obbard continue to explore the image of the Wilderness. ProducerMarkO'Brien

With AlistairCooke.
Repeated from Friday

Fi Glover presents a fresh approach to the news. Editor Richard Clark

Omnibus edition.

Clement Freud , Linda Smith , Ross Noble and Graham Norton join Nicholas Parsons at the Warwick Arts Centre forthe panel game. Rptdfrom Mon

Catering Training. What are the chefs of tomorrow being taught at today's catering colleges? Sheila Dillon investigates whether ourwould-be Jamie Olivers can cut the mustard.
Producer Sue Todd Extended repeat tomorrow at 4pm

With James Cox. Editor Richard Clark

Norman Heatley was the last surviving member of the Oxford Penicillin team that played a pivotal role in the drug's development. Recorded last year, Dr Heatley talks to Ruth Evans about his recollections of those pioneering days. Producer Ruth Evans

Bob Flowerdew , Bunny Guinness and Matthew Biggs answer questions in Northamptonshire. And Roy Lancaster looks at the life of Ernest Wilson , the Victorian plant hunter. The chairman is Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor Shortened at 3pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A specially recorded edition of Gardeners' Question Time is available on audio cassette and CD from good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

7/12. By Anthony Trollope , dramatised by Martyn Wade. The trial of Phineas Finn continues. Meanwhile, Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser receive some news that will change their lives for ever. Music by Elizabeth Parker Director Marc Beeby Repeated Saturday 9pm

3/6. Jackie Kay talks to poets Brendan Kennelly and Paula Meehan in Dublin about how the city's literary heritage has inspired them. Producer Liz Leonard Repeated on Saturday at 11.30pm

Tony Blair pledged he would root out corruption in Britain's town halls. Six years later, what has been achieved? Angus Stickler reports. Repeated from Tuesday

2/6. "Woman, behold, your son! ... Behold, your mother!" Sarah Jane Boss , director of the Centre for Marian Studies considers Mary's witnessing of the Crucifixion in this series of talks for Lent.
Producer Norman Winter Repeated on Saturday at 7.45pm

Connie St Louis presents her selection of extracts from BBC radio over the past seven days. Producer Kate Murphy PHONE: [number removed] Fax: [number removed] email: potw@bbc.co.uk

Chris starts the road to recovery.
For cast see Friday
Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
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Children's magazine with Barney Harwood , including the second part of Paul Jennings 's story The Strapbox Flyer, read by John Sessions. Producer Johnny Leagas

3/5. Out of Character by Philip Ardagh. Read by Mark Heap and Will Keen. A writer's characters come off the page and take charge of their own destinies Producer Lisa Osborne (Ri

Listeners' views on BBC radio, with Roger Bolton ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 1QT Fax: [number removed]. Phone: [number removed] email: feedback@bbc.co.uk Repeated from Friday

2/3. Tony Hawks continues his tour of the Catskill Mountain hotels, the breeding ground for many of New York's Jewish comedians. He discovers the recipe forthe perfect Borscht Belt comedian, meets veteran comics Freddie Roman and Mal Z Lawrence and takes on the challenge of a spot at the famous Stardust Room. Producer David Prest

Repeated from yesterday at 12.04pm

Repeated from 7.55am

1/4. The Government says we should be taking more responsibility for our health. David Walker assesses the effectiveness of health promotion. Rptd from Thu

Andrew Rawnsley previews the new week's political events. Including at 10.45 The World According to Letts. Quentin Letts presents a humorous take on the political week.
Editor John Evans The World According to Letts rptd Wed 8.45pm

LibbyPurves's guide to the world of learning. Repeated from Tuesday

Repeated from 6.05am

Members of the Temperance Seven tell
Humphrey Carpenter what celebrity was like before the Beatles. Producer Miles Warde