With Father Oliver Crilly.

Presented by Anna Hill.

With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and Susan Hulme.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Rhidian Brook.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Diverse and lively conversation with Libby Purves and her Quests. Producer Chris Paling Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

New series 1/3. Ruling the Waves. David Aaronovitch explores the truth behind the many myths about the Vikings. Who were they, and where does the term
Viking come from? What was their society like? If they were such a vicious and degenerate people, how did they develop such superior boat-building and navigational skills? Producer Rebecca Nicholson

6/6. In which Peter promises the earth, Nigel gets a new assistant, and Michael makes a very bad mistake indeed. Written by Caroline and David Stafford.

Presented by Sheila McClennon and Winifred Robinson.

The latest national and international news, introduced by Nick Clarke.

' 5/6. Louise Doughty and Richard Herring join team captains
Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip supplied by Gyles Brandreth. Producer Victoria Lloyd

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

By Nazrin Choudhury. The story of a young British Asian woman whose life begins to unravel when she s faced with the possibility that her real father may actually be white.
When Sharmila finds some letters in her late mother s belongings about an affair with a man called Peter, she is outraged, and decides to track him down.
Sharmila Shelley Islam PeterGerard McDermott
Producer/Director Navlah Ahmed

John Cushnie , Bunny Guinness and Carole Baxter answer questions posed by gardeners in Dumfriesshire. Eric Robson is in the chair. Including at:
3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast, shortened rpt of Sun 2pm Ask Alan Titchmarsh : page 34

3/5. Not That Kind of Country. By Niall Williams. A cryptic comment made in his sleep ushers in an unusual day of disquiet and unease for car salesman Harry Brennan. Read by Gerard Murphy. Producer Heather Larmour

28/90. Canada - Wolfe and Montcalm. When Britain and France faced each other yet again in what was truly the first world war, the outcome was to have a huge effect on the Britain's overseas territories. By Christopher Lee and narrated by Juliet Stevenson. Readings by Robert Powell and Martin Freeman. For further details see Monday

Why is it that in our modern multicultural society we still turn out every 5 November to commemorate a planned act of Catholic terrorism that was defeated four hundred years ago? Laurie Taylor looks at our celebration of Guy Fawkes Night and how it has changed over the centuries. Producer Natasha Maw

1/4. Diabetes. Richard Hannaford surveys the current thinking on the causes of diabetes. Repeat of yesterday at 9pm

News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.

2/6. Parents. What is the problem with Adam Bloom ? This week it's his parents and why, despite being close to them, he argues all the time. He examines our attitudes to children and parents, as well as picking up a flute for the first time in years. Heart-warming, funny and quixotic comedy, written and starring Adam Bloom. With Rob Rouse , Hattie Hayridge , Stefano Paolini and Bernie Bloom. Producer Adam Bromley

Brian treads on Tom's toes.
For cast see page 40 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm

Mark Lawson presents the arts show.
Producer Stephen Hughes

3/5. The Sister. Mary Habington lies in labour at Hindlip Hall when the news of the failure of the plot arrives. Someone has sent a letter to Mary's brother, Lord
Monteagle, telling him to avoid Parliament. Could she be the author of the letter? By Kate Shaw. Producer/Director Jenny Stephens Repeated from 10.45am

5/11. Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which Claire Fox , Clifford Longley , Rosie Boycott and Ian Hargreaves cross-examine expert witnesses on the moral issues behind the week's news. Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

1/3. For seven years, Geoff Mulgan worked at Number 10 as Tony Blair 's strategic thinker and then head of policy. He talks about what's real in politics and what's illusory, and the line between spin and substance, beginning with a look at trust and integrity. Producer Michael Blastland Rptd from Sun 10.45pm

Hermione Cockburn traces a finding in gastroenterology that has revolutionised the way peptic ulcer disease is treated, and won its discoverers this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine. Producer Louise Dalziel

Shortened repeat from 9am

News and analysis, presented by Robin Lustig.

8/10. Campion returns to the game just in time to reveal the whereabouts of the Crown of Averna. By Margery Allingham. For details see Monday

New series 1/6. The Workplace. Spoiling someone else's pleasure is the most deeply rewarding of all the controlling arts. Professor Joy Klamp takes a tour through that haven of miserable sods: the workplace.
Starring Dawn French as Professor Joy Klamp , with Chris Douglas , Sally Grace , Lucy Montgomery , Dan Tetsell , Alice Lowe , Joanna Scanlan and Brian Perkins. Written by Chris Douglas and Nick Newman. Producer Simon Nicholls Professor Joy Klamp writes for RT: page 127

5/6. Medieval monastic murder mystery, as Edith Plunger reads from her historical thriller, A Posset Full of Death. Starring Michael Fenton Stevens , Rebecca Front , Mel Hudson , Alex Lowe and Dan Tetsell. Written by Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell. Producer Lucy Armitage

The day's debates, highlighting Prime Minister's Questions. Presented by Rachel Hooper.

Diaries 3/5. By Lizzie Spender. Repeated from 9.45am

Animal Engineering

Sleeping (4/5)