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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester. Show more

Charlotte Smith asks whether we need to be concerned about the arrival of a non-native species of salmon in the UK's rivers. Show more

The simple call of the cuckoo in spring has inspired theatre director Tara Robinson to create a play all about bird migration. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Moby-Dick (1851) by Herman Melville, the story of Ahab and the white whale, the most popular of around 1,000 ideas that listeners submitted. Show more

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. Trevor Bailey misses the mark, but not by much. Show more

Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Christmas parties, Russian muse Lilya Brik and getting through addiction. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more

Gudrun plans to use the power games between the kings of Norway and Denmark to her advantage. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more

In Iraq, thousands of children held captive by so-called Islamic State are now being reunited with their families - but many are still missing. Show more

Documentary. Jim Carter tells the story of the Hollywood Cricket Club, which provided a focal point for ex-pat British actors in California. Show more

On this day in 1917, miners in Sutton returned to work after a strike, and at Marshalls factory, Marion is speaking up for the workers. Show more

Why do people buy clothes they never wear? Some luxury brands could soon disappear off eBay and Amazon. Plus why some detox centres are not meeting standards. Show more

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Following his own quadruple heart bypass surgery, Giles Fraser continues his exploration of the workings of the human heart, meeting cultural historian Dr Fay Bound Alberti. Show more

The panto rehearsal descends into chaos, and Lilian feels guilty. Show more

By Matthew Broughton. A dark secret lies hidden in the mountains of Snowdonia. The return of the conspiracy thriller series. Show more

Helen Mark is in Formby, a place regarded as a haven for red squirrels. What is it about the landscape and the practices conservationists have adopted that allows reds to thrive? Show more

The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless people. Show more

James Naughtie and readers talk to American author Jennifer Egan about her groundbreaking novel A Visit from the Goon Squad, which won the Pulitzer prize for fiction in 2011. Show more

Francine Stock presents Radio 4's weekly look at the world of film. Artist Ai Weiwei reveals why he has made a feature-length documentary about refugee crises around the world. Show more

Gareth Mitchell looks at the extinction risk that trophy hunting poses for game species and examines a controversial genetic approach to controlling pest rodent populations. Show more

Violence during protests against President Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Senator Al Franken to resign over allegations of sexual harassment.

Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning about gardening from Val McDermid in Edinburgh. From 2017. Show more

Lexi offers a shoulder to cry on, and Brian puts his foot in it. Show more

Film director Christopher Nolan looks back at his career. Plus an all-black cast production of Guys and Dolls and the announcement of the City of Culture in 2021. Show more

Gudrun plans to use the power games between the kings of Norway and Denmark to her advantage. Starring Kate Phillips. Show more

David Aaronovitch asks why Theresa May seems to have fallen foul of her own side in Brexit negotiations. Show more

Why are so many US workers forced into job contracts that make it hard for them to leave? Claire Bolderson explores the impact of legislation that might soon change. Show more

Gareth Mitchell looks at the extinction risk that trophy hunting poses for game species and examines a controversial genetic approach to controlling pest rodent populations. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Moby-Dick (1851) by Herman Melville, the story of Ahab and the white whale, the most popular of around 1,000 ideas that listeners submitted. Show more

In Germany, Social Democrats make a U-turn and vote to open coalition talks with Angela Merkel. Show more

Skeeter leaves town, and Harry's sister Mim arrives to visit their mother whose time is fast slipping away. Read by Toby Jones. Show more

Andrew Maxwell introduces comics in Johannesburg, Singapore and Reykjavik performing to an audience in London. From 2017. Show more

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where MPs debate President Trump's decision to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Show more

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