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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer in the House of Lords.
Government figures show over 19,000 badgers have been killed in 2018 - but there's still no agreement on whether it's helping to control TB in cattle. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 5 of 12
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Alison Steadman provides a seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period. Show more
Kirsty Young talks to Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Show more
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee
5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FM
Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Concluded by Derek Jacobi. Show more
Woman's Hour
The real Molly Bloom and actor Jessica Chastain
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Actor Jessica Chastain and the woman she plays, Molly Bloom. Can sexy lingerie be feminist? Home at Christmas and 'kidulting'. Plus, 'Bump, Birth and Beyond'. Show more
A speeding driver brings back painful memories of her schooldays for Sue. Stars Jess Ransom and Susan Wokoma. From 2017. Show more
4 Extra Debut. The creation of a statue of the 1984 author at the BBC’s London HQ by sculptor Martin Jennings. With Sara Parker. From 2017. Show more
Jason 'Ladybird' Hazeley and Joel 'Ladybird' Morris present a history of the Xmas loo book. Contributions from Ben Schott, John Lloyd, Andy Riley and him off The Viz, Simon Donald. Show more
On this day in 1917, peace negotiations between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk, and at Collingwood too, relations are thawing. Show more
You and Yours
Plastic Waste, Theatre Dining, Interior Design Trends
45 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Why MPs want businesses to take a lead on plastic recycling. Also, would you eat a meal in a theatre during a production, and what's in vogue in interior design for next year? Show more
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Analysis of news and current affairs. News with Jonny Dymond including the Russian security threat, Catalonia election results and the return of the blue passport. Show more
Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna explore the legacy of early UK gramophone records: 1902 and the songs of Nellie Melba. From 2015. Show more
Justin's evening takes a surprising turn, and Harrison smells a rat. Show more
Bedbound and alone in Emlyn's caravan, Gareth's paranoia begins to take root - he becomes convinced that his wife and son are having an affair. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Christmas Special at Broadcasting House
43 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Eric Robson presents a special edition. Christine Walkden, James Wong, and Matthew Wilson take a tour of Broadcasting House and answer questions from some of Radio 4's presenters. Show more
How does Eurydice feel about Orpheus' attempt to rescue her from Hades? Written and read by Natalie Haynes. Show more
Last Word
Professor Heinz Wolff, Aline Countess of Romanones, Tony Whitten, Fritz Lustig, Keely Smith
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on bioengineer Professor Heinz Wolff, spy Aline, Countess of Romanones, conservationist Tony Whitten, secret listener Fritz Lustig and singer Keely Smith. Show more
Radio 4's forum for audience comment. Roger Bolton speaks to listeners about their radio moments of 2017 and asks whether any initial audience concerns have now been addressed. Show more
The Listening Project
Susan and Naomi - You Stopped Speaking
5 minutes
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A mother and daughter look back on tough times with dyslexia and moving countries, and celebrate getting through them together. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Six O'Clock News
22/12/2017 UK and Russia trade insults
30 minutes
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UK and Russia clash over cyber attacks. Spain's PM agrees to Catalan talks
A jaundiced look at the world of politics and media with a little bit of tinsel to lighten the gloom. Show more
It is a day to remember for Lilian, and Pip gives an ultimatum. Show more
Front Row
Emily Watson, Older women on screen, Christmas songs
30 minutes
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Emily Watson on the TV adaptation of Little Women, Tracy-Ann Oberman and MaryAnn Johanson discuss the portrayal of older women on screen, Dr Who's regeneration and Christmas songs. Show more
A speeding driver brings back painful memories of her schooldays for Sue. Stars Jess Ransom and Susan Wokoma. From 2017. Show more
Any Questions?
Ed Davey, Marvin Rees, Kwasi Kwarteng, Anne Atkins
48 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall in Devon with a panel including Sir Edward Davey, Kwasi Kwarteng, Anne Atkins and Marvin Rees. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Howard Jacobson on the art of the feuilleton and the joy of the ordinary. Show more
The sixth omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when negotiations for peace between Russia and Germany began at Brest-Litovsk. Show more
The World Tonight
US life expectancy drops for second consecutive year
45 minutes
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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. US life expectancy drops for second consecutive year, experts point to the opioid crisis as a major factor. Show more
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
10. Goodbye, Mummy
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for years
Reminded of painful childhood memories, Eleanor Oliphant finally confronts her mother. Concluded by Tracy Wiles. Show more
Great Lives
Louise Richardson on Daniel O'Connell
30 minutes
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Academic Louise Richardson chooses the hero of Catholic emancipation in 1829, Daniel O'Connell. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
The Listening Project
Rachel and Linda - Falling in Love with Glass
5 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Two stained glass artists share the love and inspiration of the craft. Fi Glover presents. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee
5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMLaurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Concluded by Derek Jacobi. Show more
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