With Father John Fitzsimmons.

Presented by Anna Hill.

With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and Susan Hulme.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Martin Palmer.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

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

1/2. A profile of those individuals and their teams who are at the cutting edge of rapid-response epidemiology - who use their deductive skill to identify as well as contain outbreaks of infectious diseases. Vivienne Parry talks to key players from Atlanta's Centre of Disease Control, the WHO in Geneva and the UK's Health Protection Agency, and examines these organisations' attempts to establish a truly globalised disease detection and response network as a matter of real urgency. Producer Simon Hollis

Another chance to hear writer John Mortimer talking to Mark Lawson about his novel Quite Honestly, concerning a bishop's daughter who volunteers to help a career-burglar, newly released from prison. Producer Thomas Morris

Topical consumer affairs presented by John Waite and Sheila McClennon.

News and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.

6/6. The mystery of Bill, Norman and Harry and the deserted church in the valley: the last in the current series of landscape puzzles comes from the North York Moors. Presented by Brett Westwood. Producer Grant Sonnex

Repeated from yesterday at 7pm

Three old friends from schooldays during the war plan to meet up - something desired by the two women involved, who yearn for, yet fear, a reunion. Why are they so nervous? What can have changed so radically? Their male friend acts as a conduit, but none of them could have anticipated the circumstances of their meeting. Written by Jane Beeson.

John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew and Carol Klein answer questions posed by gardeners in north London.
Chaired by Peter Gibbs. Including at 3.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. at 2pm

3/3. The absence of make-up on Chinese actors playing foreigners proves an artistic breakthrough for Arthur Miller 's Beijing production of Death of a Salesman. Rich connections between the two contrasting cultures are revealed. Written and read by Arthur Miller. For details see Mon

38/90. The Dutch were the first Europeans to find New Zealand, hence its name, but British missionary zeal saw new opportunities, in spite of the hostility of the people who were already there, the Maori. By Christopher Lee.
(For details see Monday)

Human behaviour, institutions and conventions come under the microscope as Laurie Taylor leads the discussion on topical items and issues arising from the academic and research world. Producer Andrew Littlejohn

5/12. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.

6/6. Doolah's Choice. Megan's baby is due and Helen and Simon's wedding is imminent. Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden.
Producer Katie Tyrrell

Debbie returns to the fold.
For cast see page 32 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm

Kirsty Lang presents the arts magazine programme, with news, reviews and interviews. Producer Jerome Weatherald

3/5. The Harlot Apprehended. Moll is now a prostitute, and her lover's a famous highwayman. But that's not why trouble knocks on her door. By Jonathan Myerson. For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

3/10. Michael Buerk chairs the live debate in which
Melanie Phillips , Ian Hargreaves , Michael Portillo and Steven Rose cross-examine expert witnesses on the moral issues behind the week's news.
Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

1/3. A new series on political parties that made headlines during their brief lives looks at the impact of Oswald
Mosley's New Party in 1931. Before he became leader of the pre-war fascists, Mosley left the Labour government to fight unemployment. Shaun Ley tells the New Party's bizarre story with Nicholas Mosley , Robert Skidelsky and TonyBenn. Producer Rob Shepherd Repeated from Sunday 10.45pm

2/2. Neuroscientist Dr Mark Lythgoe explores the science behind learning languages. This week he finds out how language controls us, from how we think to how we look. The "stiff upper lip" is not just an expression - some
British accents actually require one. And new research suggests that bilinguals are more creative and better at problem-solving. There are hopes that learning languages in later life could even help delay dementia. Producer Michelle Martin

Shortened repeat from 9am

National and international news and analysis.

3/10. Tierra del Fuego , December 1829. Fitzroy and his crew discover the natives have an uncanny ability to mimic English. By Harry Thompson. For details see Monday

3/4. Luke and the House Party. Luke's hopes for a quiet dinner party are dashed by some uninvited guests, a fancy dress mix-up and a handgun. Poignant comedy drama from Tim Key , with another glimpse into the disastrous social life Of Luke Walsall. Producer Seb Barwell

3/4. Andrew Clover goes to the studio of cult musician Fred Deakin - DJ, animator, and one half of the band Lemon Jelly. In his improvised story, Deakin journeys inside a gigantic strawberry, where he meets an important figure from his past. It's a beautiful image, worthy even of Lewis Carroll. But the story becomes truly remarkable when Deakin starts composing within it. Director Gary Reich

The day's business in Westminster, highlighting Prime Minister's Questions. With Rachel Hooper.

: Foreign Babes inBeijing 3/5. By Rachel DeWoskin.

The Hejaz Railway (4/4)

Sell, Sell, Sell

Short Story Competition
Winners (4/5) One Night in Bangkok by Tracey Martin, read by Maxine Peake