6.00 World News: 6.09 News About Britain; 6.15 The World Today
John Wells , interviewed yesterday, today interviews Paul Merton.
with The AM
Alternative
Pit your wits in this week's news quiz, and reveal exactly what you're doing while you're listening to the radio. Phone [number removed].
(Local telephone rates apply)
Plus at 10.25-10.30
Wiggly Park
"Does the chewing gum lose its flavour on the tortoise overnight?"
with Helen Madden.
Other people's mess causes a bit of a stink in Wiggly Park. Join lain
Lauchlan and the gang for 15 minutes of fun and this morning's story.
The BFBS Squad with Francis Collings perfecting their chopstick technique as Chinese food expert Ken Hom cooks a squad meal live from the BFBS kitchen.
Introduced by John Inverdale from Leicester.
Midlands v S Africa
South Africa return to
England after an absence of 23 years with a game against the divisional champions. Commentary from Ian Roberston and Miles Harrison.
Swansea v Australia
The World Champions have left Ireland and play their first match in Wales.
Commentary: David Parry -Jones and Barry John.
18: Raffy is behaving badly as usual and Blanche and Didier are not impressed.
Over the Log
Written by Jamila Gavin. Travel back in time with Charlie when he finds a mysterious swing on a piece of waste ground. But the past is not a friendly place ... Read by Danny John-Jules .
Liverpool, Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Sheffield
Wednesday are all in European action tonight and there's commentary from a top match.
live from Manchester.
