(ITV 1, 3.45 to 4.05pm)
Another edition of Neil Buchanan's fast-moving art show for children that is packed with tips, teasers and eye-catching visuals.
'Goodbye Mr Chips'
(BBC Radio 2, 9.15 to 9.30pm)
Sir Derek Jacobi reads the first instalment in a five-part adaptation of James Hilton's evocative story of a dedicated schoolmaster and his many years of service at a minor public school around 100 years ago.
19 October. 'The Archive Hour - A Day Forever Night'
(BBC Radio 4, 8 to 9pm)
Using a mixture of news reports from television and radio, oral history, poetry and popular culture from 1936 onwards, poet Andrew Motion looks at how British people react to darkness, whether it is created by a London 'pea souper' fog or the solar eclipse in 2000.
20 October. 'Faith in the Nation - Sunrise, Sunset'
(BBC Radio 2, 7 to 8pm)
Rabbi YY Rubinstein presents a documentary celebrating the richness of the Jewish faith throughout the cycle of life - from the first cries of a baby to education, coming of age and marriage to old age and death. As well as explaining the rituals which mark the stages of life - circumcision, bar (and bat) mitzvah, marriage and the funeral service - the programme looks at daily life at home and in the synagogue.
'The Food Programme'
(BBC Radio 4, 12.30 to 1pm)
Sheila Dillon explores the role of food in urban and rural regeneration, as more regions in Britain hope food can play a part in revitalising the local economy, bringing in tourists, restoring traditions and employing local people.
22 October. 'The Wonder Years'
(BBC Radio 4, 11.30am to 12noon)
In this two-part series, Jenny Eclair looks at why images of children and teenagers are so popular in comedy. This first programme concentrates on children, with contributions from, among others, Jasper Carrott, Gina Yashere and Kenneth Williams.
'Life as an Adult'
(BBC Radio 4, 9 to 9.30pm)
Connie St Louis explores the lure of parenthood. Having a child was once seen as the most important thing any adult could achieve. But now many choose not to start a family, so how have attitudes to parenting changed?
23 October. 'Human Instinct - Born to Survive'
(BBC 1, 9 to 9.50pm)
Professor Robert Winston provides a unique glimpse into human instincts and why we behave the way we do. In this first programme he looks at how our instincts to survive were honed for a primitive world that was far riskier than today's, which is why babies can determine just how loud to scream to get what they want and why we crave food that is high in calories.
