With the Ven Dr John Holdsworth.

Presented by Anna Hill.

With Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
6.25 ,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Angela Tilby.

3/8. Election Directors. Olivia O'Leary hears about Denis Thatcher 's punch, falling out with Margaret Thatcher , and airbrushed testicles in an easy guide to running a general election campaign. Producer Karen Gregor Repeated at 9.30pm

By Jacqueline Susann.
7/15. The Woman's Hour drama For details see drama rpt at 7.45pm

3/6. Rita. A series looking at the genesis and appeal of six comic characters from radio and TV, each encapsulating the mood of a decade. This week Barry Cryer looks at the character of Rita Rawlins nee Garnett , daughter to the vociferous, over-opinionated Alf, and married to the layabout Mike. Written by Mike Barfield. Producer Angela Sherwm

Consumer issues, with Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. PHONE: [number removed]0444 Lines open from 10am

News and analysis, with Nick Clarke.

Ever since it was created by Alvin Ailey in 1960, the ballet Revelations has brought audiences to their feet. Thomas DeFrantz traces the story of the Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater's signature work, inspired by the spirituals to which it is danced and by the black Baptist congregations of Ailey's Texas childhood. Forty-five years on the company is bringing Revelations to the UK. Artistic director Judith Jamison , dancers, and author
Clive Barnes , evoke its power and blistering climax in the final section - "Rock My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham . Producer Richard Bannerman Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

1/4. Adapted from Alexander McCall Smith 's popular series of novels set in Botswana.
The Chief Justice of Beauty
Precious Ramotswe, owner and founder of The No 1
Ladies' Detective Agency, is worried about her fiance, Mr JLB Matekoni. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi takes on a case for the Chief Justice of Beauty. Dramatised by the author.
Producer/Director Gaynor Macfarlane

7/13. Richard Daniel is joined by a panel of specialists to discuss listeners' questions about the environment and the developing world. Producer Nick Patrick
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2/5. The Ballet Girl. Late one afternoon Simpkins is despatched from his father's cobbler's shop on a special errand. But when he arrives at St Saviour's College he gets more than he bargained for. For details see yesterday

2/5. London is built on a huge wetland, as Matthew Parris discovers when he continues his exploration of the capital's wildlife. He gets an angler's view of the recovery of London's fish stocks and is introduced to the unusual pleasures Of eel-stroking. For details see yesterday

5/13. Recent terrorist attacks in London, floods in Carlisle and a tornado in Birmingham - Heather Payton and guests discuss how businesses prepare themselves for an interruption of normal business practice and what can they do they do to resume "normal service"? Producer Julie Ball

7/10. Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with BBC Arts correspondent Razia Iqbal and publisher-turned-writer Judith Flanders. Producer Christine Hall Rptd Sun 11pm

News and analysis, with Eddie Mair.

4/6. The sketch show that laughs out loud at the life we live. Written and performed by Susie Donkin ,
Charlotte McDougall , Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling , and featuring Dave Lamb. Producer Carol Smith

Julia prepares to hold the fort.
For cast see page 36 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm

Mark Lawson with the arts news and an interview with writer Caryl Phillips , whose new book is inspired by the life of Bert Williams , a highly successful black American entertainer, who blacked up when he appeared on stage. Producer Nicki Paxman

7/15. Jennifer is determined to marry singer Tony Polar , and Lyon visits Anne's family home in Lawrenceville. For cast and details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

1/2. The World Health Organisation has an ambitious goal - the highest possible level of health for everyone on the planet. But nearly 60 years after it was formed, how close is it to achieving its aim? Allan Urry reports from Africa on the WHO'S battle against malaria.
Producer Ian Muir-Cochrane ; Editor David Ross Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

News of interest to blind and partially sighted people, presented by Peter White. Producer Cheryl Gabriel

6/6. Dr Raj Persaud presents the programme dedicated to the mysterious and wonderful workings of our brains. This week he interviews Health Minister Rosie Winterton about the provision of mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation. Producer Rebecca Asher Rptd tomorrow at 4.30pm

Repeated from 9am

With Robin Lustig.

7/10. Port has a terrible fever and Kit is beginning to be very afraid. By Paul Bowles. For details see yesterday

A panel show in which guests hammer out what's hot and what's not by coming up with their definitive "top threes" in categories ranging from science to cinema, and playwrights to Playstation. Producer Richard Grocock

Nachum Shifren , known to LA longboarders as "the surfing rabbi" argues that the discipline and self-abnegation of surfing are analogous to the requirements of orthodox Judaism. His story is paralleled by those of followers of the mystic Sri Chinmoy who believe that a path to enlightenment is achieved by running huge distances in "self-transcendence" races.
Producer Hugh Levinson Editor Nicola Meyrick

2/5. By Patricia Warren. Repeated from 9.45am

Writers in Exile. Issues facing writers living away from home - today Kapka Kassabova of Bulgaria.

Don Quixote (13/15) For details see Sunday