With Father Gerry Patton.
With Mark Hotdstodc Producer Sarah swadling
(FM only)
Presented by Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and Robert Orchard.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev James Jones.
6/10. Israel. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of Palestinians working covertly for the Israeli intelligence services. Without them, it is argued, Israel's occupation of the West Bank would be far more difficult to sustain. Their actions are regarded by most Palestinians as the ultimate in treachery. So why do they do it? Richard Miron has been given rare access to Shin Bet, Israel's domestic security agency, and tries to discover their motivation. Producer David Edmonds Repeated on Monday at 8.30pm
4/5. Nick Baker investigates maths and its teaching as a source of comic material. Producer Ian Gardhouse
Consumer reports, with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
News, with Shaun Ley.
Repeated from Saturday at 6.07am
1/2. Trauma. The story of the operation that saw 50-year-old former boxer Louis Washkansky receive the heart of a young woman, when Christiaan Barnard and his team of surgeons performed the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa, in December 1967.
Written by Jonathan Holloway , and narrated by Rosie Goldsmith. Concludes tomorrow at 2.15pm.
Producer/Director Jeremy Howe
4/8. Menopause. The menopause is a natural part of the ageing process but for many women it can interrupt their sleep, ruin their sex lives and weaken their bones. But there are ways of lessening these uncomfortable signs.
Gynaecologist Heather Currie is in the studio with Barbara Myers to answer listeners' queries. Producer Eiianedaser
PHONE: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) from 1.30pm today or email via www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
Repeated from Sunday at 9.26pm
4/5. From the Cane. A white man stops to talk to one of his Indian neighbours in a London street. He's surprised to find they have the same accent. Written and read by Lawrence Scott. For further details see Monday
4/4. The poet Gwyneth Lewis hears how artists are using knitting to challenge preconceptions about society. For further details see Monday
Repeated from Sunday at 4pm
We all enjoy a good read or going to see a play, but do we know what literature actually does to us? Take Shakespeare for example, the very structure of his work gives a sense of the dramatic. Quentin Cooper finds out why, and how this happens in the brain. By scanning your brain while you're scanning verse, scientists think they might know why Shakespeare is still so popular today. Producer Fiona Roberts
News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.
Ragged nerves and family politics are customary at any wedding and the marriage of Adam and Ian is
1 no exception. For cast see page 32 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
Soap & Flannel: page 31
Kirsty Lang with arts news, interviews and a selection of the year's best books for children. Producer Timothy Prosser
4/5. Mr Chops , the dwarf, has gone into society and Mr Jarber finds that this proves his theories that the building is cursed. Meanwhile, the manservant Trottle has ventured into the ominous derelict house. Written by Charles Dickens , Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell. For cast and further details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am
When Nana Anto-Awuakye was just three, she and nine other children of West African origin went to live with a white foster family in a cottage in rural Wiltshire - the only black children for miles around. On the day her much loved foster father turns 90, she goes back to the village to hear his story. Producer Kathy Flower
6/8. March of the Monstrous Regiment. For the first time in history, the brightest women in Western societies can, in theory, take up any occupation or career they please.
Whereas this has brought huge benefits, the downsides are only just emerging. Alison Wolf asks whatever happened to sisterhood, female altruism and bringing up children. Producer Ingrid Hassler Repeated on Sunday at 9.30pm
2/6. Is the World Getting Noisier? As the Government prepares a noise strategy, Miriam O'Reilly asks what we can do to manage excessive noise in the environment. Producer Maggie Ayre Repeated tomorrow at 3pm
Presented by Robin Lustig.
4/10. By Evelyn Waugh. Tony's decision to surprise his beloved Brenda in town backfires. For further details see Monday
5/6. Comedy show written by David Ouantick , featuring Graeme Garden , Deborah Norton , Dan Antopolski , Simon Greenall and Kate Gielgud. Producer Jon Naismith
5/6. King Steve. Surprisingly, the College principal has reinstated Brian with the proviso that he doesn't talk about rock music. Instead, he has to deliver a lecture on the last Norman king of England. Producer Dawn Ellis
With Rachel Hooper.
4/5. By Charles Darwin. Repeatedfrom9.45am
