With Clair Jaquiss.
Presented by Anna Hill.
With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson. o-45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and Susan Hulme. 7-48 Thought for the Day With Akhandadhi Das.
8.31 L W only Yesterday In Parliament
By George Eliot.
8/20. The Woman's Hour drama. For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm
New series 1/4. The Moscow Olympics. In 1980,
President Jimmy Carter announced a boycott of the Moscow Olympics following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The British Government put pressure on UK athletes not to attend, but most chose to make the journey to Moscow. Twenty-five years on, Liz Carney talks to those
Who went and to those who didn't, and asks if sport can ever be truly separated from politics, producer John Byrne
1/6. It's Edinburgh. It's Midsummer. Caroline is having a very bad time for the very first time, not helped by Fiona taking up residence in her bath and made much worse by Ruth just being Ruth. A new comedy drama series written by Hilary Lyon.
Consumer issues, with Sheila McClennon and Winifred Robinson.
National and international news, with Nick Clarke.
4/6. Puzzle writer Philip Carter , crossword compiler
Don Manley and comedy improviser Richard Vranch take part in the battle of the brainteasers. Hosted by Chris Masianka. Producer Harry Parker
ADDRESS: Puzzle Panel, BBC Radio 4, London W1A 1AA Email: puzzle.panel@bbc.co.uk
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
Patricia Routledge stars as Dolly in a play by Charlotte Jones.
Dolly is 90, difficult and nearing the end, but her love of football keeps her pulse racing.
Anne Swithinbank , Bunny Guinness and John Cushnie answer question from gardeners in Warwickshire. Eric Robson is in the chair. including at 3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. Shortened
3/5. The Christmas Chair
An old man with Alzheimer's is brought home to spend the festive season with his family. By Jules Home , read by Julie Austin. For details see Monday
3/5. Around the World in 80 Days. A tour of Jules Verne s world with Pen Hadow, who considers Verne's most famous novel and its hero, Phileas Fogg , the archetype of gentleman globetrotters. For details see Monday
New research has been carried out looking at the migratory experience of British ex-patriates now living in the Lot Valley, in south-west France. Michaela Lord, co-author of the study, joins Laurie Taylor to discuss the individual and varied motivations behind the decision to migrate Does it live up to expectations and how much has the pattern of migration transformed the lifestyles of the local community? Producer Torquil MacLeod
7/10 Dr Raj Persaud examines the latest research with experts and commentators from the worlds of psychiatry, psychology and mental health. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm
News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
5/6. Combat Zone. It's time for Sparrowhawk Family
Centre office Christmas party. Comedy by Harry Venning and David Ramsden , starring Sally Phillips , Nina Conti , Gemma Craven , Alex Lowe , Richard Lumsden and Ellen Thomas. Producer Katie Tyrell
Lynda digs for the truth.
For cast see page 58 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
More arts news and reviews, hosted by Kirsty Lang. Producer Rebecca Nicholson
8/20. The Will. Mr Featherstone has died. The will is to be read and the Vincy family have high expectations. Fred and Mr Casaubon are recovering under the care of Dr Lydgate, who has problems of his own. By George Eliot. For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
New series 1/5. Technology Will Determine the Future of the Human Race. Lord Broers, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering, outlines the role technology has played in shaping humanity's destiny. Tonight he talks about the need to harness technology on a vast and inclusive scale. From the Royal Institution, London. Presented by Sue Lawley .
Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm
Adam Hart-Davis on tiny technology: page 47
As the political parties prepare for the electoral struggle, what they need to inspire them in the battle to come is a stirring tune, preferably one with a message. Robin Denselow remembers Things Can Only Get Better and other party tunes.
Producer Chris Bond Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm
Shortened repeat from 9am
With Robin Lustig.
3/5. By Jules Verne. A curious incident aboard the Nautilus results in a man's death. For further details see Monday
4/4. Frensic is hot on the trail of the mysterious author of salacious bestseller, Pause 0 Men For the Virgin. But the price has been high - he is now engaged to the terrifying Cynthia Bogden and the victim of a blackmail plot. Tom Sharpe 's satirical comedy, dramatised by Ryan Craig.
Producer/Director Toby Swift
Coverage of Prime Minister's Questions, presented by Robert Orchard.
3/5. Julia Blackburn 's biography of Billie Holiday. Repeated from 9.45am
Ripley's Game (4/10) by Patricia Hiahsmith
