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Nigella Lawson is one of the guests in this celebration of Christmas presented by Roger Bolton and Jane Little.
With music from the London Adventist Chorale, stories from near and far, and the winning entries in the Reduced Nativity competition. Producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigella Lawson
Presented By:
Roger Bolton
Presented By:
Jane Little.
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

we Have Seen His Glory. From St Martin-in-the-Fields,
London. The impact of Christ's birth is explored through the events of the past year. with music, readings and the Premiere of the winning entry in the Radio 4 Christmas carol competition. Led by the Rev Rosemary Lain-Priestley . preacher the Rev Nicholas Holtam. Director of music
Nicholas Danks. Producer Mark O'Brien

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosemary Lain-Priestley
Unknown:
Nicholas Holtam.
Music:
Nicholas Danks.
Producer:
Mark O'Brien

Chefs Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , Giorgio Locatelli and Charita Jones , and novelist Michele Roberts feel the heat as Jay Rayner grills them with festive culinary conundrums. Producer Paula McGinley Repeated tomorrow at 6.30am

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Unknown:
Giorgio Locatelli
Unknown:
Charita Jones
Unknown:
Michele Roberts
Unknown:
Jay Rayner
Producer:
Paula McGinley

Veteran political journalist and presenter Peter Snow is
On stage at the Drill Hall in London to present some of his 'avourite pieces of writing. Among guests who read from a choice that includes AA Milne, Gibbon, Dylan Thomas ,
Dickens and Tennyson, is his daughter, the actress
ShunaSnow. Producer SaraDavies

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Snow
Unknown:
Dylan Thomas

In 2006, throughout the classical-music world and far beyond, people will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As a curtain-raiser, this programme looks at the man and his music through 40 insights and ideas covering every angle of his extraordinary life and legacy, including tips from top layers, the latest in Mozart research and the future of Mozart in performance. Presented by Huw Edwards. Producer Martin Smith Repeated on New Year's Eve at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Presented By:
Huw Edwards.
Producer:
Martin Smith

Biographer Richard Holmes joins Kate Mosse in an exploration of MR James 's ghost stories, including the Christmas tales he wrote at King's College, Cambridge, from Where this programme is broadcast. Producer Hilary Dunn Extended

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Holmes
Unknown:
Kate Mosse
Unknown:
Mr James
Producer:
Hilary Dunn

The magic of Christmas is seen to work in mysterious ways in this classic stage-play - a feel-good, festive treat set in 1947. Written by Wynyard Browne and adapted for radio by Jonathan Hall.

Contributors

Author:
Wynyard Browne
Adapted by:
Jonathan Hall
Producer/Director:
Polly Thomas
Gregory:
Kenneth Alan Taylor
Margaret:
Susannah Harker
Jenny:
Eve Best
David:
Matthew Pidgeon
Bridget:
Maureen Toal
Lydia:
Ann Rye
Richard:
Philip Voss

6/6. The Oxen. Thomas Hardy 's nostalgic poem is explored by Peggy Reynolds. Despite Hardy's agnosticism, this work describes the traditional Nativity scene, with its enduring message of faith and hope. It was first published in The Times on Christmas Eve of 1915, when the events of the First World War were at their most terrible. Producer Viv Beeby Repeated tomorrow at 6am

Contributors

Unknown:
Thomas Hardy
Unknown:
Peggy Reynolds.
Producer:
Viv Beeby

Alan Bennett reflects on his work as a dramatist, performer and diarist, and shares memories of his childhood and his parents, in conversation with Mark Lawson. Producer Stephen Hughes (Revised rpt)

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Unknown:
Mark Lawson.
Producer:
Stephen Hughes

3/3. In a series about politically controversial legal cases, Clive Anderson looks at the ABC Trial - the dramatic official secrets act trial in 1978 that lead to fundamental changes in government secrecy.
Producer Jane Ashley Repeated on Wednesday 28 December at 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Producer:
Jane Ashley

How classic-novel serialisation was pioneered by the BBC is a stirring story, told here by Robert Giddings. Its development, over 60 years, has both reflected and influenced our view of classic literature. Giddings hears from some of the actors, directors and writers who have made these serials so memorable, and searchs for gems from the BBC archives. Producer Sara Davies

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Giddings.
Producer:
Sara Davies

Sue MacGregor reunites some of the founding team of Not the Nine o'Clock News, one of the most successful comedy series of the 1980s. John Lloyd , Rowan Atkinson , Mel Smith , Chris Langham and Pamela Stephenson recall their initial meetings, the rehearsals, endless rewrites and the controversial, offbeat comedy sketches that emerged from their improvisations.
Producers Christina Captieux and David Prest

Contributors

Unknown:
John Lloyd
Unknown:
Rowan Atkinson
Unknown:
Mel Smith
Unknown:
Chris Langham
Unknown:
Pamela Stephenson
Producers:
Christina Captieux
Producers:
David Prest

2/3. The Flavours of Childhood. Joanne Harris on her grandmother's buckwheat pancakes, and Sean O'Brien on bacon fried in an unwashed pan by his father. For details see yesterday Series concludes on New Year's Eve

Contributors

Unknown:
Joanne Harris
Unknown:
Sean O'Brien

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