From St Martin's in the Bullring, Birmingham.
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
Metamorphosis. An exploration of our enduring fascination with the idea of metamorphosis - from ancient myth to contemporary science fiction. With Mark Tully. Producer Eley McAinsh Repeated at 11.30pm
New series Meeting people who live the country life. Producer Fran Barnes
Religious news, with Roger Bolton. producer Amanda Hancox
John Cleese appeals on behalf of BIBIC (British Institute for Brain Injured Children). Donations: [address removed], marked BIBIC on the back of the envelope; Credit cards: Freephone [number removed] Producer Sally Flatman Rptd at 9.26pm, and on Thu at 3.27pm
Festival Eucharist from St John's Church, Buxton, sung by the Buxton Madrigal Singers and festival soloists to
Mozart's Missa Brevis, K259 (solo organ). The preacher is Nicholas Buxton. Producer Stephen Shipley
Repeated from Friday
The week's news. With Paddy O'Connell. Editor Peter Rippon
Omnibus edition.
Omnibus edition. 11.15 Desert Island Discs Crime writer Ian Rankin is Sue Lawley's guest today, choosing eight of his favourite records to take to the mythical desert island. Producer Anne Peacock Rptd on FM at 9am
Commentary on the fourth day's play in the First lest, from Lord's. With News at 1.30pm and 3.40.
_ Producer Peter Baxter *approximate time
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer Ian Rankin. Show more
2/11. Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from the Shaw Theatre, London, with panellists Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Lisa Tarbuck. Rptd from Monday
Organics. Organic food is big business. Sheila Dillon investigates whether standards are still being maintained as the market increases. producer Paula McGinley Repeated tomorrow at 4pm
Global news, with Brian Hanrahan. Editor coim Hancock
In January 1966 a new series began on children TV. Featuring characters whose names have passed into popular culture, Camberwick Green was the first or the Trumptonshire trilogy. Phill Jupitus goes behind the scenes of this popular children's TV series. With contributions from Brian Cant , creator and producer Gordon Murray , and animator Bob Bura. Producer Libby Cross
Matthew Biggs , John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew answer questions posed by gardeners in Nottinghamshire. Chaired by Eric Robson. And at 2.25 Gardening Weather Forecast. Producer Trevor Taylor Shortened repeat on Wed at 3pm RT DIRECT: Gardeners' Quest/on Time: The Four Seasons is available on CD or audio cassette. Two CDs cost E13.44 (rrp £15.99) or 2 audio cassettes cost £8.99 (rrp £10.99). Prices include p&p. To order, send a cheque payable to BBC Shop to: [address removed] or visit www.bbcshop.com. or call [number removed], quoting [number removed]
3/4. What can be done to keep four of Britain s ancient trades alive? Today Clare Jenkins talks to three generations of the Somerset Willow Company about pigeon-carriers, picnic baskets - and coffins. Producer Clare Jenkins
1/2. Umberto Eco's enigmatic murder mystery chart: seven fateful days in the life of a medieval abbey in Italy. As monks from all over Europe gather to resolve the Dower struggle between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, a young monk is found dead. The Abbot fears either murder or witchcraft and asks William nf Raskprvillp to investiaate. Dramatised by Chris Dolan. Other parts played by members of the cast Producer/Director Bruce Young Repeated on Saturday at 9pm
Louise Welsh talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new novel The Bullet Trick, a thriller set in the burlesque clubs of Soho, Berlin and Glasgow. Plus recommendations for summer reading. Producer Fiona McLean Repeated Thursday 4pm
Kevin Le Gendre heads to Harlem to celebrate the first book of poems written by African-American poet Langston Hughes. With contributions from Nikki Giovanni, Traci Morris, Byron Wallen, Michael Horowitz and Sue Mingus. Producer Nicky Birch Repeated on Saturday at 11.30pm
8/11. As the police inquiry into loans and honours continues, Fran Abrams looks at the activities of some of the Government's other business friends. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm
Sue MacGregor presents a selection of excerpts from BBC radio over the past seven days. Producer Jacqueline Smith
PHONE: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) Fax: [number removed] email: potw@bbc.co.uk
Joe shares his expertise. For cast see page 25 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm Soap & Flannel: page 24 RT DIRECT: The Archers Quiz Book is available for £8.45, including pSp, from www.bbcshop.com, or by calling [number removed], quoting[number removed]
Children's magazine programme presented by Barney Harwood , featuring Isabelle Allende 's story Kingdom of the Golden Dragon. Producers Rebecca Armstrong and Abi Awojobi
5/5. The Selfish Giant. By Oscar Wilde. John Cushnie reflects on how frost affects the life of a garden as an introduction to Wilde's touching story. Abridged by Jill Waters and read by Andrew Sachs. Producer Jill waters
Repeated from Friday
Obituary programme, with Jane Little. Repeated from Friday
Repeated from yesterday at 12.04pm
Repeated from 7.55am
2/9. Yankee Doodle Dandy? Opposition to US policies and Washington political trends has been growing, yet consumption of American culture continues unabated abroad. In a studio discussion, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explores why there is so little anti-Americanism beyond the political and if Britain wins or loses by it. Producer Simon coates
Andrew Rawnsley previews the week's political events.
10.45 Join the Union - to Get ahead
Andrew Neil reveals the political secrets of Glasgow University Union.
Editor of The Westminster Hour Terry Dignan
Join the Union - to Getahead is repeated on Wednesday at 8.45pm
1/7. Are you a hothouse parent? Tom Hodgkinson, editor of the magazine The Idler and author of a recent guide to lazy parenting, tackles the modern parent's obsession with Gymboree, Tumble Tots and Baby Einstein tapes. Amanda Mitchison and Caroline Oulton square up in general opposition, and presenter Dominic Arkwright owns up to being a Competitive dad.
Repeated from 6.05am
4/4. Starmakers. Why have a new generation of British sci-fi writers gone where Albion has rarely gone before - to the stars? Introduced by Francis Spufford. Rptd from Thu
