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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells, bishop of Dorking. Show more

Sarah Swadling meets a young entrepreneur who saved his family's dairy farm by making gouda cheese. Show more

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

Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet, the play's context and meaning, and why it has fascinated audiences from its first performance. Show more

David discovers extraordinary birds - recalling his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more

Makeup used in Kathakali performance, a centuries-old storytelling style of classical theatre. Advice to your younger self. And Emily Barr on her latest novel for young adults. Show more

Rebecca and Jeremy Front continue their journey through the archives, showcasing Dame Cicely Leyland's acting highlights as she approaches 100. With Barry Cryer and John Wilson. Show more

A journey up the 'suicidal' Pilcomayo river that separates Paraguay from Argentina. Show more

In the final part of the series, Mark Lawson looks at how writers and producers in the arts are reacting to the increasingly powerful voice gifted to the audience by technology. Show more

On this day in 1917, the German forces allegedly dropped toys over France which exploded in children's hands, while in North Shields, Marion is grateful for Kitty's generosity. Show more

Consumer affairs programme. Tell us your stories about living with less or more. Show more

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News with Chris Mason including Kabul bomb attack, Stansted Airport delays and the NHS doctors tackling diphtheria amongst Rohingya refugees.

Scientist Jim Al-Khalili's new pen pal lives off-grid on a remote Canadian island. They start a fascinating correspondence on zombies, music festivals and the meaning of life. Show more

Pat gets a belated gift, and Ian looks to the future. Show more

Rachel is ambushed by a woman in the supermarket who claims to be an old school friend. But who is she really? By Ben Weatherill. Show more

Helen Mark visits the Cairngorms in Scotland to see it through the eyes of writer Nan Shepherd. Show more

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

News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup. David Walliams talks about his life as a children's writer. Show more

Francine Stock talks to West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin about his directorial debut Molly's Game. Show more

Adam Rutherford talks to the people who have revolutionised human evolution science by extracting ancient DNA from the bones of Neanderthals and other archaic forms of humanity. Show more

More than 40 people have died in an attack at a cultural centre in the Afghan capital

The Bard of Salford performs a mixture of classic and previously unheard poems, recorded at the BBC's Radio Theatre in London. Show more

Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by going birdwatching with writer and comedian, Emma Kennedy. From 2017. Show more

Brian sets out his vision, and Eddie comforts the cast. Show more

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer on their return to TV with Vic and Bob's Big Night Out. Legendary Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu. And stories of the ghosts that haunt our theatres. Show more

Rebecca and Jeremy Front continue their journey through the archives, showcasing Dame Cicely Leyland's acting highlights as she approaches 100. With Barry Cryer and John Wilson. Show more

David Aaronovitch asks if the US Democratic Party has got over its shock defeat by President Trump, and can it make up ground in 2018's crucial midterm elections? Show more

Why can you phone in sick with flu but not with depression? David Baker reports on how employers are managing mental health in the workplace. Show more

Adam Rutherford talks to the people who have revolutionised human evolution science by extracting ancient DNA from the bones of Neanderthals and other archaic forms of humanity. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet, the play's context and meaning, and why it has fascinated audiences from its first performance. Show more

A look ahead to Russia in 2018 as it enters an election year and hosts the World Cup - how will it present itself to the rest of the world? Show more

Written by Matt Haig and read by Tom Hollander. In 1891, Tom travels to New York, where he meets the mysterious and charismatic Hendrich and learns about the Albatross Society. Show more

Back in Florida, Fat Charlie asks Mrs Higgler, Mrs Bustamonte and Mrs Dunwiddy for help with his brother. However it will require him to make a dangerous trade. Show more

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Evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod explores some mysterious bones: a skeleton on the Mary Rose which sank in 1545. From 2017. Show more

David discovers extraordinary birds - recalling his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more

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