With the Rev Dr Gordon Gray.
Presented by Giles Latcham.
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Chief Rabbi, Dr Jonathan Sacks.
3/6. Jonathan Freedland and guests go in search of the past behind the present. Producer Laurence Gnssell
Rptd 9.30pm
4/5. The Bagel. This week's shape is not only good enough to eat, it's also the most important shape in maths today. Marcus du Sautoy explores why. producer Anna Bucwey
1/8.Aubrey Manning sets out to discover why the natural world sounds the way it does. He begins by digging back into prehistory to find the first animal ever to communicate with sound. What did it look like, what did it SOUnd like and Whatdid it say? Producer Grant Sonnex
Dick Vosburgh presents a comic exploration of Peg Lynch , the remarkable woman who invented sitcom. Peg, who is now 87, relates her extraordinary life and career, including the time she turned down a date with JFK. Producer Pete Atkin
Presented by Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 10am
Presented by Nick Clarke from the Liberal Democrat Party conference in Bournemouth.
Sir Frederick Ashton, or Sir Fred as he was affectionately known to dancers at the Royal Ballet, was one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century To celebrate the centenary of his birth, ballet writer Alastair Macaulay talks to those who knew and worked with him. Producer Sara Parker
Repeated from yesterday at 7 pm
A comic, uncanny yet ultimately romantic drama, but with a twist. Clare, though Eddie doesn't know it at first, is a vampire, which naturally causes complications. The story is told in three parts: dating, marriage, and divorce. By Patrick Ness. Davjd Crellin Director Katherine Beacon
Richard Daniel fields listeners' questions about the environment and the developing world. ADDRESS: Home Planet, PO Box 3096, Brighton BNllPL Email: home.planet@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] Producer Nick Patrick
2/5. An English language teacher is sent on what appears to be a wild goose chase by one of his pupils. By Rodney Bolt, read by Jamie Glover.
(For details see yesterday)
2/5. Marx at the Red Lion - Soho-cialist. After a day freelancing in the library, a knackered dad goes for a jar and a jaw in Soho. A spy report provides the details on the "balding beardie" with the apocalyptic vision. For details see yesterday
With one in three people having trouble sleeping, sleep aids comprise the fastest growing healthcare market. Heather Payton and her guests explore the truths and myths about sleep and look at some of the more surprising remedies on the market.
Actor Simon Callow and author Alexander McCall Smith talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books. Producer Beth O'Dea Repeated on Sunday at 11pm
Presented by Eddie Mair. until 5.30
Helen reaches crisis point. For cast see Friday Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
Mark Lawson meets Ricky Gervais , who is about to publish Flanimals, a book for children. Producer Robyn Read
7/20. The Sedleys have been ruined and Osborne breaks his engagement with Amelia. By Thackeray. For details and cast see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am
The Government is promising a revolution in policing, with local communities being granted the powerto set priorities fortheir local bobbies. But can we really expect the police to hand over decision-making powers to lay people? BBC former home affairs correspondent Jon Silverman asks who will end up giving the orders. Producer Hugh Levinson Repeated on Sunday at 5pm
Peter White with news of interest to blind and partially sighted people.
New series 1/6. Anna Ford presents the series that explores the impact of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Britain - a phenomenon that now boasts 40,000 therapists and 20m visits every year. This week, she asks why CAM is so popular. Producer Rami Tzabar Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm Dr Phil Hammond 's diagnosis: page 115
With Robin Lustig.
7/10. A Family Tragedy. Jhumpa Lahiri 's poignant novel reveals the strength of the ties that bind us. For details see yesterday
5/6. Dr Webster can't understand why his 13-year-old daughter doesn't find an evening in the path lab an exciting prospect. Black comedy by Laurence Howarth.
With Stephen Critchlow
Music by Paul Mottram Voice byStephanieBenavente Producer Dawn Ellis
From the ballrooms of Blackpool to houndtrailing in the Cumbrian hills, John Knutas , a Finnish tango-expert and journalist, reflects on the British. Producer Jennie Walmsley
2/5. Written and read by Simon Barnes. Rptd from 9.45am
3.00 Something to Think About (ages 5-7) 3.15 Let's Move
(ages 5-6) 3.35Time to Move (ages 6-8) 3.55 Stories and Rhymes (ages 5-7) 4.05 The Song Tree (ages 5-7) 4.25 Numbertime (ages 5-6) 4.40 Talking Points (ages 10-12)
