From the church of St Thomas the Martyr, Oxford.
News round-up and analysis.
Shields. Mark Tully considers the ways we protect ourselves from misfortune, from other religions, ana from God. Producer Nigel Acheson Repeated at 11.30pm
4/4. Hoverflies. Though they have no sting, these insects are often mistaken for bees and wasps. Brett Westwood joins a hoverfly expertto look for some of our most interesting species. Producer Sheena Duncan
Religious and ethical news, with Roger Bolton. Series producer Amanda Hancox
An appeal by Alice Beer on behalf of BREAK, a charity that offers short breaks to those with learning ana physical disabilities.
Donations: BREAK, [address removed] Credit cards. [number removed]
Producer Sally Flatman
Repeated at 9.26pm and on Thursday at 3.28pm
The Rev Deirdre Brower and Andrew Graystone reflect on the Biblical concept of "shalom" in our lives. With the Manchester Chamber Choir. Producer simonvivian
Repeated from Friday
Fi Gloverwith the week's news stories. Editor Peter Rippon
Omnibus edition.
Omnibus edition.
From the Oval, the third and final game in this oneway international series. With commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Henry Blofeld and Christopher Martin-Jenkins , with expert analysis from Angus Fraser and Mike Gatting. Including a News summary at 2.20pm.
Producer Peter Baxter * Approximate time
5/6. In the spring of 1975, Prime Minister Harold Wilson called for Britain's first ever referendum on the subject of our membership of the European Community. Sue MacGregor reunites some of the leading campaigners on both sides of the vote. Producer Louise Adamson
The multi-award-winning sketch show, starring Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens , Mark Perry , Kevin Connelly and Phil Cornwall. Repeated from Monday BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Episodes from both the BBC Radio 4 and TV series, featuring Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens. are available on audio cassette and CD from retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]
Pubcos. Andrew Jefford investigates the power of the big pub companies and finds out who is really behind them. Producer Sarah Tempest Extended repeat tomorrow at 4pm
Presented by James Cox. Editor peter Rippon
1/4. The Dancers. Bitter, bitchy, funny and informative, this series celebrates the worst musicals ever to grace the stage. Including Bordello, Maybe That's YourProblem and Twang! With Paul Roseby. Producer Elizabeth Freestone
Anne Swithinbank , Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs answer questions posed by visitors to the National Amateur Gardening Show at Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Chaired by Eric Robson. And at
2.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. Producer Trevor Taylor BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A specially recorded edition of Gardeners' Question Time, featuring regular team members, is available on audio cassette and CD from retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed] Bluebell and snowdrop bulbs offer: page 35
1/5 The Villa d'Este. To celebrate the grand and culturally significant gardens of Italy, Susan Marling Visits the Villa d'Este at Tivoli. Producer Kate Bland
1/2. A sharp satire of Victorian suburban values, in which a man of modest ambition decides that although he isn't a "somebody" he should keep a diary for posterity. Written by George and Weedon Grossmith. Dramatised by Kelvin Segger. Pianist Paul Herbert Director Jenny Stephens Repeated on Saturday at 9pm
4/6. Ian McMillan meets people who turn to poetry for inspiration or solace at key moments in their lives. Changing Schools. McMillan visits Year 6 at Hoyland Springwood Primary School in Barnsley, Yorkshire, where he encourages the children to write a poem about goingupto "big" school. Producer Liz Leonard Rptd Sat 11.30pm
1/2. Allan Little visits Algiers to discover what people think of President Chirac. Did their past experience as colonisers in Algeria teach the French how to manage Change peacefully in this region?
(Repeated from Tuesday)
2/2. The Nyankunde massacre is the worst documented atrocity of the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A nurse who stayed to look after the patients on his ward during those events tells his remarkable story of survival and hope. Producer Anna Fowler Repeated Sat 5.45am
Chris Serle presents his selection of excerpts from BBC radio over the past seven days. Producer Kate Murphy PHONE: [number removed] Fax: [number removed] email: potw@bbc.co.uk
Tom gets a reality check.
For cast see Friday Repeated tomorrow at 2pm Soap & Flannel: page 36
Digital radio offer: page 114
More about mountain biking and the fourth episode of The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot , read by Teresa Gallagher. Presented by David McFetridge. Producer Jane Chambers
4/5. The Antidote. A film director is convinced that a character must die in his film; however, the actor playing the role has a very different idea. Read by Paul Bhattacharjee. Producer Carol Bayne
4/6. Aural delights from English-language radio stations around the world, with Emily Buchanan. Repeated from Friday
5/8. Michael Rosen presents the programme that celebrates words and language. Repeated from Friday
Repeated from yesterday at 12.04pm
Repeated from 7.55am
9/9. Some More Equal. Diane Coyle weighs political correctness against profits in the arguments for more equality and diversity in the workplace. Rptd from Thursday
Andrew Rawnsley previews the week's political events.
10.45 Winning the Peace
2/2. Military historian John Keegan , with Lord Healey and Lord Carrington, looks at how difficult it is to win the peace. He also looks at what today's politicians can learn from the Second World War generation.
Editor John Evans Winning the Peace repeated on Wednesday at8.45pm
Journalists Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Simon Barnes talk to Sue MacGregor about theirfavourite books. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
4/5. Entrepreneur and bookseller Philip Blackwell is joined by actors Anton Lesser and Alice Arnold at the original branch of Blackwell's in Oxford as they celebrate 125 years in the book business. Repeated from Thursday
