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A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor. Show more
Farming and countryside news with Charlotte Smith. Nearly half of EU member states will be producing illegal pork from the start of January as the sow stall ban comes into force. Show more
Sister Wendy Beckett, nun and art expert, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
Celebrating, informing and entertaining women. The longest-serving NHS nurse is about to retire. Plus, cooking chestnuts at Christmas. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more
The showdown in the desert reaches its climax, as Modesty and Willie put the escape plan into action. Back at home, there's still one more villain who has to be dealt with. Show more
Durham University debaters attempt to pass on their skills to those less privileged. With Edi Stark. From 2012. Show more
Stories of the genie date as far back as the Koran and the Arabian Nights and have delighted and terrified children ever since. Janet Ellis explores its continuing appeal. Show more
Fi Glover presents a conversation between the parents of Tommy, an eight-year-old with autism. They contend with his challenging behaviour daily, but also celebrate his uniqueness. Show more
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Shaun Ley presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.
Marina Warner is drawn into the tales' rich history of illustration. These evocative stories have always stirred vivid images in the minds of artists. Show more
Jazzer makes Lynda blush, and Elizabeth is on a high. Show more
A journalist goes to Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, to join a group who believe the world will come to an end today, 21 December 2012 - and that they are among those destined to be saved. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
43 minutes
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Eric Robson hosts a special Christmas edition from Muncaster Castle, Cumbria. Chris Beardshaw, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson join in the seasonal fun on the panel. Show more
In a brickyard that was once a church, a builder finds neglected murals and relives the life and death of his son. Read by Mark Bonnar. Show more
Last Word
A Russian opera diva, a famous British housebuilder, a reluctant union leader and a '60s trendsetter called 'Mr Freedom'
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on house builder Sir Lawrie Barratt, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, union official Jack Hart and design pioneer Tommy Roberts. Show more
More or Less
Fact-checking US gun crime statistics
25 minutes
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Tim Harford investigates gun crime statistics in the US. Plus, questioning the average age of first-time buyers, whether chocolate makes you clever and the maths of juggling. Show more
The Listening Project
Phil and Nicky - The Price of Campaigning
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation about the price paid by one online disability rights campaigner who is cyber-bullied for her work. While she copes, it's harder for her husband. Show more
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A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Nick Doody. Show more
It's all change at Ambridge View, and Matt makes an announcement. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to arts headline-makers of the year, including Judi Dench, Sam Mendes, Hilary Mantel, Sheridan Smith, James Graham, Rebecca Front and alt-J. Show more
The showdown in the desert reaches its climax, as Modesty and Willie put the escape plan into action. Back at home, there's still one more villain who has to be dealt with. Show more
Any Questions?
Haddenham Village Hall, Buckinghamshire
48 minutes
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Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Haddenham Village Hall in Buckinghamshire, with his guests Frank Field MP, Natalie Bennett, Max Hastings and Alan Duncan MP. Show more
Will Self warns against the false prophets of the new priesthood of economics, who base their analyses and predictions on 'spurious notions of human behaviour'. Show more
The comedy trio tell the epic tale of the French Revolution. Co-starring Richard E Grant and Sally Hawkins. From July 2011. Show more
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David Cameron visits Afghanistan, 39 people killed in clashes between rival communities in Kenya, and how the Poles view the EU. Round-up of the day's news with Philippa Thomas. Show more
Christmas leads Mary to reflect on the family she has not seen in 20 years. Read by Frances Tomelty. Show more
Poet Lemn Sissay chooses Prince Alamayu who, like him, was Ethiopian and adopted in Britain. With Matthew Parris. From December 2012. Show more
Mark D'Arcy looks back at the year in parliament, as MPs begin their Christmas break.
The Listening Project
Jo and George - Washing Your Dirty Linen in Public
5 minutes
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Fi Glover presents a conversation from Cumbria about the etiquette of the washing basket and the daily irritations of living with someone you love. Show more
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Book of the Week
Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub
Episode 5
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
By Pete Brown. The George Inn plays witness to London's history. Read by Tony Robinson. The myths and ghosts of landlords and ladies past. From December 2012. Episode 5 of 5. Show more
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