Simon Groom presents a year in the life of a Bedfordshire gamekeeper. Producer Alasdair Cross

With Alistair McGhee.

The Predator of the Pool
Lionel Kelleway considers whether the pike's ferocious reputation is deserved. Producer Grant Sonnex Repeat

Ben Geoghegan and Sue MacGregor.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day

The final part of Paul Eddington 's autobiography.
For details see Monday 23 December

Six part series examining the disillusionment of American people. 4: United States of Apathy. Gavin Esler ponders Americans' political apathy. Producer Tony Grant Repeated Sunday 29 December 6.15pm

The news of 50 years ago today. For details see Monday 23 December

Last of a three-part series in which Mark Lawson presents his choice of writing from New Yorker magazine. For details see Christmas Day

3: As Honest a Lad As Need Be Daniel Quilp sets out to find Little Nell and her grandfather. For details and cast see Christmas Day

2: The Soigneur. Patrick Adams is companion and confidant to the world's top cyclists. Simon Parkes joins him. For details see yesterday

A review of the gastronomic year. Producer Sheila Dillon Revised 30 December 7.20pm

Editor Kevin Marsh

Repeated from yesterday 7.05pm

Repeated from Sunday 22 December 2.30pm

An exploration of how breath has been viewed by cultures throughout history. Producer Martin Kurzik

In this soundscape of trees, we eavesdrop on the woodland orchestra. Producer Sarah Blunt
Repeated Sunday 29 December 6.30pm

Sarah Taylor joins canteen ladies in the kitchen and out on the town. Producer Joy Hatwood Repeat

By Maeve Binchy.
Read by Hannah Gordon.
Producer Pam Fraser Solomon Repeat

With Chris Lowe and Nigel Wrench.
Editor Kevin Marsh. WRITE TO: PM Letterline, BBC Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA

Kevin Connolly travels through France. Producer Tony Grant Repeat

Liz Rigbey considers the merits of two eastern European soap operas. Producer Joanna Toye
Repeated New Year's Eve 11.00am

Richard ties up loose ends.
Written by Peter Kerry. Director David Ian Neville. Editor Vanessa Whitburn
Repeated Monday 30 December 1.40pm.

Presented by Chris Serle. Producer Simon Elmes
Repeated Sunday 29 December 3.30pm.

With Jonathan Dimbleby. Producer Nadine Grieve
Repeated tomorrow 1.10pm

Lady Pulbrook talks to Ned Sherrin. Producer Torquil MacLeod

Santa Claus or Father Christmas? The origin of the Patron saint of Christmas is explored. Plus, the surprising popularity of a Tickle Me Elmo toy has caused prices to skyrocket.

Repeated Sunday 29 Decmber 9.15am

Repeated from Saturday 21 December 7.20pm

Editor Anne Koch

5: Offer of Immortality
For details see Monday 23 December

The first of a two-part review of the year. Producer Jo Clegg
Repeated tomorrow at 6.25pm

Producer Brian King

Jenni Mills meets Noel Redding , bass player with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Producer Sarah Rowlands Revised repeat

5: Diplodocus vs Concreton First broadcast on Radio 1