With Father James Hanvey of the Society of Friends.
Presented by Giles Latcham.
John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25,8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With David Wilby and Robert Orchard.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Dr Giles Fraser.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament
Insight from BBC correspondents around the world. Presented by Kate Adie.
5/5. Richard Ingrams introduces some of hisfayounte
Pieces of writing from this summer's Ludlow Festival of Literature. Not surprisingly, his choices include humour-from Beachcomber to James Thumer to
Auberon Waugh. They're read for him by Andrew Sachs and Peter Marinker. Proclucer Viv Beeby Repeated sun 12.15am
Presented by Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
News and analysis, presented by Nick Clarke.
A weekly report on rural life across the UK. Extended repeat from Saturday at 6.10am
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
1843 -the cells beneath the Old Bailey. Daniel McNaughton
awaits the verdict of his trial forthe murder of the prime minister's secretary. Writer Steve Gooch traces this true story, which made legal history, py letting McNaughton, a humble woodturner, tell his version of events in his own words.
Director Penny Gold
6/6. Angina. If you have over-exerted yourself and then suffered from tightness in the chest, pain in the shoulders, arms orjaw, call Barbara Myers who will put your questions to Simon Davies of the Royal
Brompton Hospital. He offers advice on howto prevent and treat angina.
PHONE: [number removed] from 1.30pm Producer Paula McGrath
Repeated from Sunday at 7.55am
4/5. Sneeze on Thursday, Something Better
Gwendoline the puppy is sick. There is no doubt about it - she's sneezing blood on the studio floor. There only one thing for it: a new puppy must be found. The producers just have to hope that the children won't notice. Written by Hannah McGill. For details see Monday
4/5. The Balancing Trick. Tricks such as spinning a ball on the tip of yourfmger are difficult to get nght. Physicists Len Rsher and Jeff Odell talk to circus Performer Rod Laver about the best way to find a balancing "sweet spot". Then they reveal, with the help of mathematician Tom Mullin , how science lets us
Perform a modern version of the apparently impossible Indian rope-trick. Fordetails see Monday
Repeated from Sunday at 4pm
The theme of this year's British Association Festival of Science, held at the University of Exeter, is the scientist's responsibility in the 21st century.
Quentin Cooper and guests discuss such topics as whether the scientist should shoulder the responsibility for any future application that may occur as a result of their research. Also, does a doctor carry a different weight of responsibility to that of somebody who works for profit? This programme is broadcast live from the festival.
Presented by Eddie Mair.
"New series 1/4. Attention listeners! Please stand byyourwireless sets while Mr Jeremy Hardy makes a broadcast of major comic import. Written by and starring Jeremy Hardy. Producer David Tyler
Adam gets ambitious. For cast see Friday Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
Mark Lawson presents the arts magazine programme, with news, interviews and reviews. Producer Robyn Read
4/5. naming June. Simon takes it upon himself to cheer up his recently widowed neighbour. Written by Claire Dowie.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10 45am
Newseries 1/3. Skull and Bones. Skull and Bones is America's most elite club. It has fewer than a a thousand members but they include both George W
Bush and John Kerry. To join the society you must go through a bizarre occult ritual, but you'll never hear anyone talk about it because you vow to keep its secrets for ever. Is it just a coincidence that both candidates for the most powerful job in the world are in this club or does it prove the hidden power of the club? Simon Cox goes on the campaign trail to find the truth - however chilling that truth may be turn out to be. Producer Richard Vadon
New series 1/9. Jobs on the Line. Right in the middle of the original Beetle plant in Germany, Volkswagen have created a revolutionary production line, employing only people who were previously unemployed. Peter Day reports on a project designed to cut costs enough to keep car manufacturing alive in the heart of Europe. Producer Neil Koenig Repeated on Sunday at 9.30pm
2/10. When we talk we may sound very different from one another, but a common language underlies the workings of the human vocal tract. Taking this principle, and applying modern physics, scientists have for the first time reproduced human speech sounds that could revolutionise speech-recognition technology. Plus more news from the world of science and technology with Geoff WattS. Producers Anna Buckley and Beth Eastwood
National and international news and analysis, presented by Claire Bolderson.
9/10. Avisitto see his daughter in the school play leads to a shocking revelation for Patrick. Psychological thriller written by Jonathan Smith. For details see Monday
2/3. Comic improvisations, gags, and music.
With excellent support from Jerome J Wright , Debra Stephenson and Antonio Forcione on guitar. First broadcast earlier this year. Producer Jane Berthould
The news from Westminster in a round-up of the day's business. Presented by Robert Orchard.
4/5. Two biographers read their essays on writing biographies. Robert Skidelsky reads his Confessions of a Long-Distance Biographer and Hilary Spurling reads her Glendower Syndrome. Repeated from 9.45am
