With Canon Ralph Godsall.
Presented by Mark Holdstock.
With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25 , 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
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7.48 Thought for the Day With Akhandadhi Das.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament
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By George Eliot.
13/20. The Woman's Hour drama. For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm
2/4. North Sea Oil. On 3 November, 1975, the Queen officially opened the UK's first oil pipeline from the North
Sea oil fields to the Scottish mainland. The oil brought enormous economic benefits to some but also political controversy. Liz Carney visits to Aberdeen to hear about the early days of the industry. Producer isobel Eaton
2/6. Festival FIatmates. It's the Edinburgh Festival.
Our Celtic trio do an all-nighter but what with dumped husbands, floundering new romances and half-drowned teenage boys, an early night might have been a better plan. Comedy drama by Hilary Lyon.
Producer Gordon Kennedy ; Director Marilyn Imne
Consumer issues, with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.
National and international news, with Nick Clarke.
5/6. Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy , backgammon expert Paul Lamford and aerospace engineer
Stephen Buxton take part in the battle of the brainteasers. Hosted by Chris Maslanka. Producer Harry Parker
ADDRESS: Puzzle Panel, BBC Radio 4. London WIA 1AA Email: puzzle.panel@bbc.co.uk
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
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A surprising relationship develops between Roy, a reureu
English teacher, and Danny, a teenage boy with serious behavioural problems, as they struggle to get Danny through his English GCSE. By Simon Stephens. East
Producer/Director Mary Peate (K)
Bob Flowerdew , Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs answer question sent in by post Eric Robson is in the chair. Including at 3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. Shortened
3/5. The River. The river is a source of passion for William and his three-year-old daughter Frankie. When it floods, catastrophe follows. By Margaret Bonham. For details see Monday
3/5. Walking Lessons. The Price family is challenged to leave the car at home. Dan Damon helps them explore the alternatives. For details see Monday
Why are the British so obsessed with queuing?
Laurie Taylor looks at this apparently everyday routine and discovers how fraught as well as politically charged waiting in line can be. Producer
Torquil MacLeod
8/10 Muhammad Ali 's daughter Rasheda talks to
Dr Raj Persaud about the disease that the former boxer suffers from and the effects it has on his family - Parkinson's disease. Repeated from yesterday at9pm
National and international news and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
6/6 Stage Fright. Brian writes a play, to be performed by his A-level pupils, that is a barely disguised portrayal of his life with Clare and his longing for Megan. Stung by Brian's accusations of unsupportiveness, Clare decides to spring a surprise on Brian and organises a works outing to see the play. Starring Sally Phillips , Nina Conti ,
Gemma Craven , Alex Lowe , Richard Lumsden and Ellen Thomas. Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. producer Katie Tyrrell
Lynda drums up support.
For cast see page 44
(Repeated tomorrow at 2pm)
More arts news and reviews, hosted by Kirsty Lang. Producer NickiPaxman
13/20. The Public Man. Casaubon has left a devastating codicil in his will and Brooke takes to the hustings in his effort to enter Parliament. By George Eliot
For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
2/5. Collaboration. Lord Broers, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering, calls for a renaissance in technology and engineering as the way to advance the welfare of the world. Tonight, he argues that the days of the individual or even national teams of inventors are over. From the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. Presented by Sue Lawley .
Producer Tony Phillips Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm
Two teachers who work in further education reveal the moments that make a career in teaching unique. producer Julian Wilkinson
Shortened repeat from 9am
News and analysis, presented by Robin Lustig.
3/10. Eddie meets the Ingoldbys. Jane Gardam 's new book is read by Martin Jarvis. For further details see Monday
New series 1/6. Death in Ipswich. Laurence and Gus reveal the untold stories of some of life's bit-part players. A syphilitic ironing-board cover designer has a chance encounter with the funniest man alive. All seems to be perfect as the jokes flow freely, but can the laughs last? Starring and written by Gus Brown and Laurence Howarth , with Alex Lowe and Katy Brand. Producer/Director Helen Williams
1/6. Travelodge Travelogue, inspired by Britain's bestselling humorous travel writers, is the first in a selection of chapters culled from books that bear a striking resemblance to something you may have read before. With Michael Fenton Stevens , Rebecca Front. Mel Hudson , Dan Tetsell , and Alex Lowe. Written by Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell. Producer Lucy Armitage
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3/5. By Amanda Hesser. Repeated from 9.45am
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Ripley's Game (9/10) by Patricia Highsmith
