Parish church of St Nicolas, Newbury, Berkshire.
World Service analysis. Producer Mike Popham
A Time of Gifts. Fergal Keane takes a seasonal look at the business of giving and receiving. ProducerTamsin Collinson. Repeated at 11.30pm
A Very Berry Christmas. Lionel Kelleway attends the first mistletoe and holly market of the year and learns more about the myth, magic and mystery surrounding these evocative berries and the trees that bear them. Producer Sheena Duncan
Religious and ethical news with Roger Bolton. Series producer Amanda Hancox
An appeal on behalf of the only national UK charity that works with and for grandparents and grandchildren. Producer Laurence Grissell. DONATIONS: Grandparents Federation, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 27 December 3pm
The last of four services for Advent, from the Chapel of Unity, Methodist College, Belfast, with the Most Rev Dr Robin Eames , Archbishop of Armagh, and seasonal music by the Schools Choirs. Director Of music Dr Joe McKee. Producer RobertTosh
With AliStairCooke. Repeated from Friday
Sunday morning's fresh approach to news, with the most intelligent conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Eddie Mair. Editor Kevin Marsh
Omnibus edition.
Does the seasonal instruction to "eat, drink and be merry" apply to our children? This week Sheila Dillon visits a primary school and a theatre education project to consider ways of educating young people about the pleasures and perils of alcohol. Producer Jessica Mitchell. Extended repeat Christmas Eve 4.30pm
With James Cox.
The last part of the series exploring emotive pieces of music. 6: Silent Night.The Rev Ian Bradley and Prof Richard Watson tell the history of one of the world's most popular carols. Producer RosieBoulton(R)
A special Christmas edition of the programme from the Dordogne in France with John Cushnie ,
Bob Flowerdew and Roy Lancaster , including an insight into the challenges and benefits of gardening across the Channel. The chairman is Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor. Shortened repeat Boxing Day 3. 15pm.
Concluding Joe Dunlop 's dramatisation of Thomas Hughes 's classic novel, recorded on location at Rugby School. 2: Tom's career at Rugby could be coming to a premature end, but Dr Arnold has a plan.
With David Miller , James Fearn , and Rollo Hilbery Producer Jill Waters. Director Chris Wallis.
Charlie Lee Potter and guests Deborah Moggach ,
Terence Blacker and Jo Shapcott review the best of the year'sfiction and discuss their choices: including
AccordingtoQueeney by Beryl Bainbridge , The Death of Vishnu by Manil Suri and TheSiegeby Helen Dunmore. Producer Dymphna Flynn. Repeated Thursday 27 December 4pm
January's Bookclub: The Falls and Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin
Frank Delaney and Poet Laureate Andrew Motion present a hit parade of listeners' favourite poetry requests, read by Ralph Fiennes and Juliet Stevenson.
(Repeated Saturday 29 December 11.30pm)
John Waite investigates the desperate lengths some refugees go to in their attempts to enter Britain. Producer Sue Mitchell. Repeated from Tuesday
The second of three letters by travel writer,
Dervla Murphy. Today she talks about her passion for travelling by bicycle through some of the world's most inaccessible landscapes. Rptd Saturday 29 December 7.45pm
Christopher Cook presents his selection of highlights from BBC radio over the last seven days.
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Lynda has too much turkey. Repeated Christmas Eve 2pm Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Ding-Dongs (soaps): page 24
Children's magazine. This week it's pantomime time as actress Linda Robson , poet Michael Rosen and writer Jacqueline Wilson get ready for the ball in spacecat Cromerty's very own version of Cinderella, where the glass coach will be full of mousey snacks. William Nicholson reads the eighth episode of his book The Windsinger. Presented by Matt Smith. Producer Jo Daykin. Series producer Olivia Seligman E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk
Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's history of Britain. The reader is Robert Powell. Episode 32: 1947. A harsh winter and independence for India. ProducerPeteAtkin. Revised repeat
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This series is available on a series of individual audio cassettes and compact discs, as well as superb box sets. Two books to accompany the series have been published by BBC Books, www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].
Another selection of international radio highlights. Repeated from Friday
Michael Rosen goes in search of the truth about nicknames. Plus an update on listeners' favourite words Of 2001. Producer Belette Holt-Fente . Rptd from Friday
Repeated from Saturday 22 December 12.04pm
Repeated from 7.55am
David Walker asks whether New Labour is poised for more active intervention in the affairs of the private Sector. Repeated from Thursday
Andrew Rawnsley reflects on the political year and on Tony Blair 's record in power. Including at 10.45
Maiden Speeches Nick Utechin continues his tale of great-and tragic-first speeches in the Commons. Producer John Evans. Maiden Speeches producer Dave Batchelor Repeated Boxing Day 8.45pm
Louise Doughty 's guests discuss theirfavourite paperbacks. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
David Rayvern Allen uncovers the physical and psychological scars that are left behind when a professional singer's once wonderful voice disappears. Producer Simon Elmes (R)
