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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Show more

Richard Baynes visits Loch Arkaig to discover how a specially-designed barge is helping the effort to restore a pine rainforest. Show more

David Attenborough presents the snow bunting. Show more

Hanif Kureishi's guest edit explores the impact his injuries have had on his relationships and how his approach to writing has had to change. Show more

A live audience hears how sharing her story was another life-changing experience for Harriet Ware-Austin. The response was remarkable, as were the stories from other survivors. Show more

Historian Philippa Langley and other women tell us how far they have gone when digging for the truth. Show more

Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward take a cold hard look at the psychology of the seven deadly sins. And today's hot topic is wrath. Show more

Ian McMillan on the inside story of art in hotel rooms - from giant flowers to ancient artefacts. Show more

To mark Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday, the legendary singer-songwriter's life and deeply influential career is described in her own words. Show more

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Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants in the Welsh mountains, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. Show more

There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets and it’s all systems go for Lily Show more

When fight or flight aren't an option there's always funny; can comedy save three singular souls? Bill Nighy, Amelia Bullmore and Sebastian Croft star in AL Kennedy's drama. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more

Dr Phil Hammond discusses mental health issues and their treatment with psychiatrist, author and comedian Dr Benji Waterhouse. Show more

The Royal Ballet Sinfonia invite us into their rehearsal rooms as they prepare for their Christmas performances of Tchaikovsky’s seasonal favourite: The Nutcracker. Show more

Eartha Kitt was a singer and performer from South Carolina who was as famous for her trademark growl as she was for hits like 'Santa Baby', 'Uksa Dara' and 'Old Fashioned Girl'. Show more

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In true Christmas spirit, Great Uncle Bulgaria invites an elderly gentleman to join in with celebrations in the burrow. Performed by Richard E Grant. Show more

When Hancock throws a noisy party his neighbours, full of the Christmas spirit, take him to court. Show more

Disaster strikes at Little Grange and Tracy hatches a plan Show more

Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences. Show more

Shaun Keaveny marks the centenary of planned obsolescence by exploring the history of the Phoebus Cartel - a conspiracy theory that turned out to be true. Show more

The Blind Chocolatier is the brand name of visually impaired Stuart Hann. He has a small shop in the Lake District where he makes a variety of artisan chocolates. Show more

Ruth Jones shares the poems and stories that have meant the most in her life for our festive delight. With Steve Speirs and Yasmine Akram, Kate Rusby and Damien O'Kane. Show more

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The investigation continues, and amateur detective Campion joins the police officers as they set out to investigate the circumstances of the postman’s death. Show more

Whether the problem is large or small, Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try their level best to tackle their listeners’ conundrums. Got an Ask? Contact: marianandtara@bbc.co.uk Show more

Singer-songwriter Suggs hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. Show more

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A couple with young children decide it’s time to spice up their flagging sex life, in Naomi Wood’s ‘Comorbidities’, read by Charlotte Ritchie Show more

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