With the Chandale Handbell Ringers. Repeated at 12.20am
Denis Tuohy looks forward to the shared family experience that is the hallmark of Christmas. Repeated at 11.15pm
In the last programme of the series, Lionel Kelleway discovers some interesting facts about the family life of Britain's favourite bird, the robin. Producer Edward Odim
Gerry Northam presents more religious news.
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Repeated from Friday
The Advent of Our God
Jean Vanier. The last of four services from St Edmundsbury Cathedral,
Suffolk, in which John and Margaret Bowker explore the coming of God. Director of music James Thomas. Organist Scott Farrell.
Roger Bolton reviews the media. Repeated Tuesday 23 December llpm
Six correspondents look back at the history of their adopted cities through the writings of earlier visitors. In this last programme of the series, Lesley Downer presents a Picture of Tokyo. Producer Kate McAII
With Alex Brodie.
John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew and Geoffrey Smith are guests of gardeners in Northern Ireland for a special
Christmas edition. With Eric Robson.
Roald Dahl 's popular story, dramatised by Malcolm McKee. A revolutionary new lift whisks Charlie Bucket and his grandparents into orbit, and an extraordinary adventure ensues. With Matthew Kelly, Josephine Tewson, Chris Emmett, James Richard, Christopher Scott, Sunny Ormonde, Anny Tobin, John Webb, Ian Brooker and Malcolm McKee. Director: Sue Wilson. Composer: Malcolm McKee. Repeated Boxing Day 2pm
With Chris Serle.
Repeated from Friday
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Out?
Peter Kellner asks how the tiger economies of the Far East have fallen out of favour with the financial markets.
Repeated from Thursday
Geologist Dave Martill searches for buried pterodactyl eggs in Chile. Repeated from Tuesday
Sarah Maguire presents The Singing of the Magnificat in a selection of devotional verse.
With Chris Dunkley. Repeated from Friday
Dr George Misiewicz presents a portrait of Janusz Korczak , author of King Matt the First and doctor, educator and father to many hundreds of orphans. Producer Melanie Harris
From The Chronicles of Harnia by CS Lewis, dramatised in four parts by Brian Sibley.
1: Shasta and Aravis, both fleeing cruel parents, plan to ride to freedom on stolen horses. with James Graves. Michelle Wesson , Brett Usher. Derek Waring and Peter Yapp.
Music Peter Howell and Elizabeth Parker Repeat
The latest holiday and travel news. Repeated from yesterday 9.30am
Repeated from yesterday 4pm
The second of four programmes. The Vineyard. Mike Roberts had always dreamed of owning a vineyard, and when he sold his computer business, he set about making it happen.
5: A look at the environmental cost of industrial agriculture.
With Geoff Watts.
Repeated from Tuesday
With Michael Fairbairn.
Producer David Browne
Repeated from 6.10am
Repeated from 5.50am
By Penelope Lively.
Repeated from Wednesday
