The Secrets of Maps (9.30 am). The Peters Projection, the map created by Arno Peters in 1973 to give a fairer view of the world.
Long, Long Ago (3.30 R4). "How Evil Came Into the World" – a Zulu folk tale.
Counterblast (7.30 BBC2). Tony Booth (yes, the PM's father-in-law) believes that the government are not giving pensioners a fair deal, and puts his case with the aid of experts, among them Professors Alan Walker and Paul Whiteley.
Harsh Realities (9.00 R4). Series about healthcare decision-making begins with the subject of clinical trials and informed consent.
Congo (9.00 BBC2). "Spirits of the Forest" – featuring the Baaka pygmies of the Congo and the beast they go hunting.
Boston Law (10.35 BBC1 – 11.05 in N. Ireland, Wales and Scotland). Another appearance for public defender Lisa Medeiros.