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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
The bells from the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head, in Liverpool.
Profile
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams
15 minutes
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Emily Buchanan profiles Rowan Williams, poet and scholar, thought by some to be the most talented and intellectual archbishop of Canterbury for the past 1,000 years. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully discusses how we can approach Christmas in a better frame of mind, if we are prepared to learn from our children. Show more
Anna Hill meets some of the farmers and producers donating tonnes of food for thousands in need at Christmas across the UK. Show more
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Food and Farming Awards
Food and Farming Awards 2011
53 minutes
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Sheila Dillon presents the stories of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards finalists, from the Best Takeaway to Best Drinks Producer. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on the power of music to move, especially at Christmas, when the singing of carols unites singers and listeners alike, in an outpouring of community spirit. Show more
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Edward Stourton presents a special Christmas edition from St Albans on the theme of pilgrimage. And Trevor Barnes asks who colour-coded Christmas. Show more
Maureen Lipman presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Carers UK. Show more
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The Word Made Flesh: From Emmanuel Church, Didsbury, John Bell of the Iona Community and the Rev Nick Bundock lead worship for Christmas morning, with carols, readings and prayers. Show more
Tony and Pat wait nervously, and the stags and hens hit town. Show more
Kirsty Young presents a collection of stories and music where listeners are the castaways and, with guests Bill Bailey and Jo Whiley, considers the favourite Christmas choices. Show more
A return visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Tim Hayward presents a special food quiz recorded at the Abergavenny Food Festival. Panellists include chef Allegra McEvady, food writer Richard Johnson and comedian Chris Neill. Show more
Young Scot Donald Cameron, invalided from the Western Front in 1918, finds himself writing a book about the eccentricities of the English. Stars Tony Curran and Ian Hislop. Show more
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation, followed by the national anthem.
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A festive edition with Tenterden and District Horticultural Society in Kent, chaired by Eric Robson. Joining him on the panel are Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Wilson and Bunny Guinness. Show more
Peter Curran presents a special quiz from the Radio Theatre with Sandi Toksvig, John McCarthy, Caroline Quentin and Arthur Smith answering questions on the world of travel. Show more
Giles Fraser travels to Bethlehem to reveal the true origin of Christmas and discovers that it was invented more than 300 years after Christ's birth. Show more
Melvyn Bragg with a special programme of his favourite poetry and prose, read by David Bamber, Eleanor Bron and Bill Paterson, with choristers from Carlisle Cathedral. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Maureen Lipman presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Carers UK. Show more
John Waite makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
There's stunning news for Tom and Helen. Meanwhile Susan faces a canape crisis at Ambridge View. Show more
Angus Deayton lets Fred MacAulay, Josie Long, Miles Jupp and Nick Helm devise their own panel show rounds. From December 2011. Show more
By Helen Dunmore: A baby in a crib. Why cry? Story inspired by the themes of the Earth Music Bristol festival. Recorded with an audience in 2011. Show more
More or Less
Who are the 1% and who are the 99%?
30 minutes
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Tim Harford discusses income inequality, meets the Cambridge professor of risk who is appearing on TV gameshow Wipeout, and interviews mathematician and magician Persi Diaconis. Show more
Last Word
Vaclav Havel, Kim Jong-il, Chris Athey, Cesaria Evora and Russell Hoban
30 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, psychologist Chris Athey, writer Russell Hoban, singer Cesaria Evora and Czech playwright and President Vaclav Havel. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When a tornado transports Dorothy to Oz, she embarks upon a perilous journey to find her way back home. Stars Amelia Clarkson. Show more
Eddie Mair looks back at the year's extraordinary events with John Simpson, Mark Easton, Huw Edwards, Sophie Raworth, Robert Peston and Natalie Haynes. Show more
Francine Stock talks to Daniel Craig about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, looks ahead to next year's likely hits and pays tribute to the genius of Ken Russell. Show more
Mark Tully discusses how we can approach Christmas in a better frame of mind, if we are prepared to learn from our children. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
The Rev Mark Oakley, Canon Treasurer of St Paul's Cathedral, gives a contemporary reflection on the meaning of Christmas. Show more
Christopher Driver's thoughts on the evocative and bizarre language of food description. Show more
The bells from the Parish Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Pier Head, in Liverpool.
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