With the Rev Dr John Holdsworth.
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Anne Atkins.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament
Diverse, lively conversation with Libby Purves and her guests. Producer Chris Paling Shortened repeat at 9.30pm
1/2. Enver Hoxha was president of Albania, Europe s last Stalinist state. He was man who killed anyone tnai opposed him, including members of his own family. Under his regime Albania was a terrorised nation.
Today, both he and the country are still cloaked in secrecy and misunderstanding. James Maw goes in search of the history of this ruthless but not uncultured man. He meets Hoxha's relatives, his allies and his enemies to get inside the mindset of a man whose hatred of the British was matched only by love of Stalin's Russia. Producer Neil George
6/6. Carol and George present a united front as they appear on Woman's 's Hour. Maureen and Ken tune in as do Violet, Jerry, Dave and Sonia, but they re totally unprepared for what they are about to hear. It
Jenni Murray to the rescue in the final episode of this situation comedy by Jan Etherington and Gavin petne.
Director Elizabeth Freestone
The top ten Womens' Watershed novels are announced in a special programme from the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library. Presented by Sheila McClennon and John Waite.
With Nick Clarke.
New series 1/6. The radio treasure hunt and cryptic quiz show has panellists Hilary Kay , Gerry Hanson and David Edwards racing against the clock to locate a mystery treasure, where X marks the spot. Presented by David Stafford. Producer Sarah Rowlands
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
As a young girl, Katarina nursed the dying Schubert. Or his deathbed he asked to hear Beethoven's String
Quartet in C sharp minor, Op 131. A string quartet duly arrived and played this mysterious music at the foot of his bed. Schubert died five days later. But for Katarina, the memory of the music lived on. A drama documentary written by Nicholas Mclnerny with rnmmfintarv bv Levon Chilingirian.
Music played by the Coull Quartet Producer/Director Rosie Boulton
Answering horticultural queries in Dorset are Bob Flowerdew , Matthew Biggs and Anne Swithinbank. Eric Robson is in the chair. Including at
3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. Shortened rpt of Sun 2pn
3/5. Pets and Females.... and the difference between the two. A small girl learns lessons for life from her papa. By Tove Jansson , read by Claire Skinner. For details see Monday
3/3. The woman who invented the marine aquarium in the mid-19th century, Anna Thynne , is re-evaluated by Rebecca Scott. For more details see Monday
Although strictly censored in islamic religious texts, there are many gay Muslims who have bridged the gap between their sexuality and their beliefs and culture. Laurie Taylor talks to sociologist Dr Andrew Yip about the problems that arise for gay Islamic men and women. Producer Natasha Maw
6/6. Along with a close look at new research that explodes the assumption that memories inevitably fade as we grow old, Dr Raj Persaud examines the concept of "conscious ageing", a new way of experiencing growing old that moves beyond our cultural obsession with youth. Repeated from yesterday 9pm
News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
1/3. Born in the 1890s, Flanagan and Allen were arguably the first great comedy stars of the wireless age. Their double act, with the Crazy Gang, was one of Britain's top entertainment attractions by the mid-1930s. Stuart Maconie tracks their career and delves into the intricacies of their working relationship.
Tom has a moment of triumph.
For cast see page 42 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
Kirsty Lang with arts news. Producer Nicki Paxman
3/5. The Accident. Glad has ended her affair with Bill but the tension between the two of them causes a tragic accident in the factory. By Amanda Whittington. For details and cast see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
10/10. A live debate, chaired by Michael Buerk , in which Melanie Phillips , Ian Hargreaves , Steven Rose and Michael Gove cross-examine witnesses who hold conflicting views on the moral complexities behind one of the week's news stories.
Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm
1/3. In 1991, the safe Conservative seat of Ribble Valley became the first electoral test for John Major. But what effect would the poll tax have on the outcome? Steve Richards tells the stories of famous by-election campaigns.
Producer Peter Mulligan Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm
2/2. Better than Cure? Karen has a twin sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago. It was then discovered the twins had inherited a gene that gave Karen an 80 per cent chance of developing the disease. Fearing for her own life as well as that of her young daughter, Karen researches umbilical-cord banks, preventative drugs, genetic screening and therapies, dietary modifications and even pre-emptive surgery. She also discusses the effects of living with a potential genetic time-bomb. Producer Lucy Dichmont
Shortened repeat from 9am
With Robin Lustig.
4/10. "By the dim and yellow light of the moon, I beheld the wretch - the miserable monster whom I had created." By Mary Shelley.
(For details see Monday)
New series 1/6. A music quiz for all the young and lot so young dudes out there. Tracey MacLeod and Andrew Collins are joined by Stewart Lee to have their musical knowledge rigorously tested by James Walton. The reader is Beth Chalmers. Producer Dawn ems
The day's debates, highlighting Prime Minister's Questions. Presented by Sean Curran.
3/5. By Peter Carey. Repeated from 9.45
(1/4) Analysis of modern celebrity culture.
Mary Reilly
(4/10) by Valerie Martin
