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

Ruth Sanderson meets a farmer with a breeding herd of rare white-coloured red deer. Show more

Chris Packham presents the brent goose. Show more

Andrew Malkinson was the victim of a major miscarriage of justice, serving 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Delia Smith, cookery writer and broadcaster, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

Dame Siân Phillips talks about her acting career and marriage to Peter O’Toole. Show more

A US whistle-blower’s shocking claims about UFOs have sparked a new debate on intelligent aliens. The US government has promised to be more open about unexplained sightings. Show more

Hector makes big steps as he faces his demons. He also has to face Susan and Amanda, who are both dealing with unexpected revelations in their love lives. Stars Jamie Sives. Show more

With rarely heard archive interviews, poetry readings and studio outtakes, the story of John Lennon’s extraordinary life and career is told in his own words. Show more

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Rhianna Pratchett explores the tale of a mysterious wolf-like creature in Shetland, as she concludes her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. Show more

Justin takes a big step and Ed has a controversial suggestion Show more

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Rose is getting closer to the truth. She and Gully are going to have to fight. But whose side is Maya on? With Alexandra Mardell. Show more

A modern ghost story where Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. What if an NFT was not only a ridiculous way to spend your money but terrifying as well? Show more

When should I prune raspberry canes? How do I prep the lawn for winter? Why have my leeks turned pink inside?. Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Sarratt, Hertfordshire. Show more

An original short story from João Morais, read by Dean Rehman. Chris would like to be a better man, but the words in his head never come out right. Show more

Kirsty Lang on politician Jacques Delors, charity founder Nancy Pearce, factory worker Elinor Otto, comedian Tony Allen. Show more

Exploring the little-known 1932 letters between Einstein and Freud - their profound and prescient exchange on the nature of war and peace in global politics and in all human life. Show more

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Great Uncle Bulgaria is delighted to welcome his long lost Cousin Yellowstone from America but Tobermory's not so sure. Performed by Richard E Grant. Show more

Denise admits the truth, and Brian has something to get off his chest. Show more

As Bristol claymation legends Aardman's new film hits screens, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the enduring appeal of the art of stop-motion. Show more

Jonny Dymond asks some of the BBC's best correspondents gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2024 might have in store. Show more

Alex Massie reflects on Hogmanay through the ages, with help from Robert Louis Stevenson, the great biographer James Boswell, and the Reverend I.M Jolly. Show more

Rhianna Pratchett is on a quest to discover mythical creatures around the British Isles and find out what they tell us about our history, our world and ourselves. Show more

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While a sacred relic is viewed only on special occasions, this Lion’s Tooth may, or may not, hold the key to a wintry mystery, and bring a family back together. Show more

In November 1984, the biggest names in pop gathered to record Do They Know It’s Christmas? Kirsty Wark reunites some of those involved in Band Aid, including Sir Bob Geldof. Show more

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Cokey Falkow reads The Storm, the fourth in this year's BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University. Show more

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