With Bishop David Chillingworth.
Presented by Mark Holdstock.
With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Chief Rabbi, Dr Jonathan Sacks.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament
By Mary Cutler.
5/5. The Woman's Hour drama. For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm
During his presidency, a veil of silence was drawn over the intimate details of John Kennedy's life. Journalists failed to mention the scandal of his serial adultery, and research has revealed that he was dangerously ill and on a cocktail of drugs. But so strong was the myth created that JFK is still voted most popular president ever by the American public. Anthony Howard talks to JFK's inner circle, including his adviser Theodore Sorensen.
5/6. Tim (Simon Russell Beale) is happily running the family art business, enjoying regular buying trips to New York and quiet moments in his beloved gallery, when an unexpected letter arrives from h older brother in Australia. A series of monologues about men in their 40s, written by Lynne Truss.
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Consumer issues, with Liz Barclay and Peter White. Series editor Andrew Smith
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National and international news and analysis, presented by Nick Clarke.
Listeners' comments, gueries and criticisms, selected by Roger Bolton , who redirects them towards BBC Radio programme and policy makers.
Producer Kathleen Griffin Repeated on Sunday at8pm ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 10
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Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
Craig Baxter 's play takes the desiccated corpse of a dead relationship and, by telling the story of its demise backwards, resurrects it back to the vibrant hopefulness of its first kiss. _ , Joseph Millson
Producer/Director Liz Webb
4/6 Lepton, West Yorkshire. Clare Balding sets out in the company of local historian and surnames expert George Redmonds. As they wander through the lanes of the medieval township of Lepton in West Yorkshire she discovers the intriguing meanings and stories behind the names of places and people.
5/5 Mabel. By Sara Maitland. Mabel has to answer a set of questions every day. The day of the week isn't too difficult - always worth a guess. The hard one is: "What's your name?" Read by Daphne Neville.
5/5 Nevern and the Showgirl. David McKie makes a pilgrimage to a village pub in Pembrokeshire to unearth the story of the late landlady, the extraordinary Pamela Cushla le Poer Davidson. Her colourful adventures included performing as a nude trapeze artist in Soho and fleeing the unwelcome ardour of Joseph Goebbels in Germany. For details see Monday
3/10 The series that cross-examines the law and legal system, with presenter Clive Coleman analysing the major legal stories and uncovering the ones that haven't yet hit the headlines. Producer Jane Beresford
Jenni Murray and guests discuss how current media trends affect our lives. Producer Cecile Wright
News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
Editor Peter Rippon
5/9. Francis Wheen , Alan Coren and other special guests wade through the week's biggest and smallest news stories in the "finest topical comedy panel game known to radio". Chaired by Simon Hoggart. Producer Katie Tyrell Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
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Matt pulls a sickie.
For cast see page 45 Written by Joanna Toye ; Director Kate Oates Editor Vanessa Whitburn
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Arts news, interviews and reviews, with Mark Lawson.
Producer Nicki Paxman
5/5. The date approaches and the "best man" question is pressing, so Sylvia puts Harvey through his paces, with unexpected results on all sides. By Mary Cutler. For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
The topical discussion programme comes from Morpeth, Northumberland this week. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm
15/21. Brian Walden , broadcaster and former MP, presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
Producer Simon Hollis Repeated on Sunday at 8.50am
In 1980, nine-year-old Janet was left by her mother in a crumbling rural commune. More than 20 years later, she remembers four tumultuous years in her childhood. By Lucy Catherine.
Director Lucy Baldwyn
National and international news and analysis, with Claire Bolderson. Editor Alistair Burnett
10/10. The stories of The History of Love come together in the final, poignant episode of Nicole Krauss 's ground-breaking new novel. Readers are Warren Mitchell , Vicki Simon , Jesse Stecklow and Sara Kestelman. For further details see Monday
New series 1/6. David Aaronovitch hosts the Friday-night talk show that invites guests from around the world to observe, parody and dissect the habits of the British from a foreign perspective. Executive producer Rebecca Asher
The day's debates at Westminster, plus reports from the Committee rooms and stories from behind the scenes in Parliament. With Mark D'Arcy. Producer Peter Knowles
5/5. By Richard Benson. Repeatedfrom9.45am
