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Saturday Live

Arabella Weir

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Arabella Weir, star of Two Doors Down, talks to Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein about what neighbours mean to her, festive celebrations and how she got into comedy.

Mark Forsyth explains why he decided to explore the stories behind Christmas traditions- including why we have decorated trees in our house and the real Good King Wenceslas.

Writer and musician Rhodri Marsden shared a picture of where he'd be staying when he went home for Christmas and found he wasn't alone in experiencing unusual festive sleeping arrangements.

Bruno Tonioli talks to JP Devlin about his festive plans, dealing with tragedy, and what dancing means to him.

Comedian Bill Bailey shares his Inheritance Tracks: Magic Moments by Perry Como and Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Joe Wicks, known as The Body Coach, has gone from being a personal trainer to a best-selling author and fitness entrepreneur. He talks about what success means to him, becoming an optimist, and offers his festive health tips.

Mark Forsyth's A Christmas Cornucopia is out now.
Bruno Tonioli's An Italian Romance album is out now.
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds is out now.
Joe Wicks The Body Coach Workout DVD is out on Boxing Day.

Producer: Claire Bartleet
Editor: Karen Dalziel. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Aasmah Mir
Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Presenter:
JP Devlin
Interviewed Guest:
Arabella Weir
Interviewed Guest:
Bruno Tonioli
Interviewed Guest:
Rhodri Marsden
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Forsyth
Interviewed Guest:
Bill Bailey
Interviewed Guest:
Joe Wicks

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