With the Rev Lesley Carroll.
Presented by Anna Hill.
With Caroline Quinn and Stephen Sackur.
With Mary Rhodes.
With Father Timothy Radcliffe.
Diverse and lively conversation with Gill Pyrah and her guests. Producer Chris Paling Shortened repeat at 9.30pm
By Nick McCarty.
3/5 The Woman's Hour drama. For details see drama rpt at7.45pm www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour
In 1562, workers in a vineyard near Rome unearthed ancient marble fragments - pieces of the Severan Marble Plan, a detailed map of Rome created in the third century AD. Since then, 1,186 pieces have been found, an unrivalled archaeological treasure, revealing the topographical and social structure of ancient Rome. Vanessa Collingridge travels to the Eternal City to recount the story of this unique map and how computer technology is helping to piece together an ancient Roman jigsaw puzzle.
New series 1/6. Doug and Molly Brownndge are attempting to rekindle their relationship after 16 years of marriage and one year of divorce. But with two teenage kids also embarking on their first romances and Doug s mother continuing to date men like there's no tomorrow, Doug and Molly find their attention is somewhat distracted by other events. Sitcom by Paul Mendelson.
Producer David Ian Neville
Consumer affairs, with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.
News and analysis, presented by Nick Clarke.
3/6. Michael Brown and Tony Howard join regulars
Roy Hattersley and Patrick Cormack to be quizzed on politics and politicians by Steve Richards. producer Ed Morrish
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
The first manned space flight was on 12 April, 1961. Back on Earth, children all over England were sitting their
11-plus exams. This is the story of one of those children and how his own life and that of Yuri Gagarin became briefly linked. Written by Rob John.
Producer Marilyn Imrie ; Director Roland Jaquarello
John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithmbank are guests of the Floral Committee of the Llangollen
International Musical Eisteddfod. With Eric Robson in the chair. Including at 3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast.
3/5. Draggin' the Dog. In Anika Nailah's short story, a high-school principal battles with her staff and her cravings for junk food. Read by Alibe Parsons. For details see Monday
3/5. Dylan Winter asks what life is like for the seafarers on whom we rely. Officers recall their youth on board: the ship's cat and elephants, begonia gardens and horse races, intiation rites, and molls. For details see Monday
Maurice Bloch , professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics, talks to Laurie Taylor about his latest research, which explores the highly controversial territory between the cognitive and social sciences. Producer Natasha Maw
1/6. In the programme dedicated to the wonderful workings of the brain, Dr Raj Persaud discusses the psychology Of negotiation. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm
News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
6/6. John O'Farrell and David Walliams are among the panellists challenging some of our most entrenched received opinions, such as "we are destroying the planet". David Baddiel is in the chair. Producer Brian King
Emma takes the driving seat.
For cast see page 42 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
Arts news and reviews, hosted by Mark Lawson.
Producer Ella-Mai Robey
3/5. There's not much to occupy the expats as they enjoy the sun and wine of south-west France, but gossip and rumour can prove dangerous pastimes. By Nick McCarty. For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
9/9. Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which
Melanie Phillips , Clifford Longley , Rosie Boycott and Ian Hargreaves discuss the moral complexities behind one of the week's news Stories. Producer David Coomes Repeated Saturday 10.15pm
1/2. Britain is unique among Western democracies in reserving seats in Parliament on the basis of religion.
Twenty-six Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords, but how do they see their role at the heart of the legislature? Presented by Andrew Brown.
Producer Phil Pegum Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm
New series 1/5. Jonathan Miller returns to his roots in medicine and explores our scientific and philosophical journey to explain life. He talks to scientists and historians about our efforts to understand the mechanisms that control reproduction and heredity. In the first programme, Miller argues that, unlike spiders or termites whose artefacts are also self-made, humanity's ability to create things with foresight and intelligence makes us unique in the living world. Producer John Watkins
A doctor writes... : page 121
Shortened repeat from 9am
Presented by Julian Worricker.
3/5. Ian McKellen continues to read Wordsworth's autobiographical poem. With introductions from
Robert Woof , director of the Wordsworth Trust. For details see Monday
3/4. Smoking Wet. Pickerskill receives four boys in his detention after they've been caught selling cigarettes to minors. As a practical lesson in supply and demand he sets up a market place to teach them that cigarettes must be smoked if they're to make them any money. Written and directed by Andrew McGibbon.
Producers Jonathan Ruffle and Andrew McGibbon
3/4. How to Kiss. "Half close your eyes, make your mouth look like an excitable monkey, and deliberately invade their body space." Comedian Guy Browning provides practical life-coaching on the big small challenges of life. Producer Jonquil Panting
An exploration of work-place hauntings. Richard Collins investigates the atmospheric sounds of haunted Structures. Producer David Corser
3/5. By Byron Rogers. Repeated from 9.45am
Night Windows (4/10) For details see Sunday
