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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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The Essay

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Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

The Essay: Religion in the North

The Essay: Religion in the North: Episode 4: Christmas Father: Lars Petter Sveen

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Religion in the North: Lars Petter Sveen

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Episode 4: Christmas Father: Lars Petter Sveen

Religion in the North

Christmas Father: Lars Petter Sveen

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Lars Petter Sveen recalls growing up in an atheist family.

Lars Petter Sveen Christmas memories of a Christian child growing up in an atheist family. His father wouldn't even allow a star on their Christmas tree, so coming out as a Christian was going to be difficult. Producer: Phil Pegum. Translated by Deborah Dawkin.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Series of discussions about religion and legend in Nordic countries

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