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Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, is appointed the first woman Bishop of London, the Anglican Church's third most senior role. Mark Coles uncovers the foundations of her faith. Show more

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For Christmas Eve, Mark Tully talks to John Sentamu, archbishop of York, about the significance of celebrating the eves of religious festivals. Show more

Brett Westwood relives programmes from the Living World archives. In this episode from 2011, Joanna Pinnock looks at ancient holly in Shropshire with Sara Bellis and Carl Pickup. Show more

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Bethlehem's Manger Square, the new bishop of London and what other faiths do on 25 December. Some of the stories in this special Christmas Eve edition. Show more

Broadcaster and journalist Mike Wooldridge makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Handicap International UK. Show more

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A service for the last Sunday in Advent from St Columba's Church, Belfast with the Chapel Choir of Methodist College. Led by the Rev Dr Janet Unsworth. Show more

A reflection on a topical issue. Howard Jacobson on the art of the feuilleton and the joy of the ordinary. Show more

Alison Steadman provides a seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period. Show more

Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Toby's life is changed forever, and there's a day to remember for Lilian.

Bruno Tonioli, Strictly Come Dancing judge, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more

A return visit to the New Theatre in Hull for regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Miles Jupp and John Finnemore on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Investigating every aspect of the food we eat. Sheila Dillon and guests including Giorgio Locatelli, Angela Hartnett and Yotam Ottolenghi share a special festive meal. Show more

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Global news and analysis.

Mishal Husain introduces pieces on the pleasures of Christmas Eve, when Bethlehem came to Belfast, DIY gifts, customer service departments and managing Christmas food anxieties. Show more

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

Fi Glover introduces conversations between friends, family, lovers and artists about the art and the relationship that inspire them. Show more

Live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge, and based around nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols sung by the world-famous chapel choir. Show more

Celebrating the winter solstice with midwinter poems for the year's turning point. Show more

In 1867, Walter Bagehot published The English Constitution, describing the role of cabinet, Parliament and monarch. Would he still recognise our political system? Show more

Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, is appointed the first woman Bishop of London, the Anglican Church's third most senior role. Mark Coles uncovers the foundations of her faith. Show more

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The authorities in the Philippines are trying to provide food and shelter for around 70,000 people -- left homeless by a tropical storm. More than two hundred people have died.

Antonia Quirke chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more

Brian has some exciting news, and Helen counts her blessings. Show more

Martin Jarvis performs The Christmas Truce by Richmal Crompton in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Riverhouse Barn Theatre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Show more

The story of a missing girl. Following Becky's disappearance, the memories of an elderly woman seem to be playing tricks on her. Sara Kestelman continues Jon McGregor's series. 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

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

It has never been more important for young people to have a good money awareness. Young Money blogger Iona Bain investigates what we should be learning and when. Show more

Broadcaster and journalist Mike Wooldridge makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Handicap International UK. Show more

Imagine you are a refugee in Uganda with no money. How on earth do you start a business? John Murphy finds out. Show more

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The best of BBC Radio in 2017 with Clarke Peters. Show more

Larushka Ivan-Zadeh is joined by Clare Binns and Tim Robey as they look back at the best films of 2017 and look forward to things to come from 2018.

Midnight Mass, live from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool. Celebrant and preacher: The Archbishop of Liverpool the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon. Show more

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