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With the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
Cold weather is causing problems for farmers across the country and birds of prey are struggling to find food in the snow. Show more
Fergal Keane talks to Suzanne Hook about her decision to found an orphanage in Vietnam, the country of her birth. Show more
When Spitting Image came to an end, Roger Law decided it was time for a fresh start. He is now living in Bondi Beach and meets the other Brits who have made a new life down under. Show more
With Jane Garvey. Documentary maker Kim Longinotto on her latest film, violinist Viktoria Mullova on Beethoven and why the number of women killed by violent partners is rising. Show more
Philip Palmer's serial about notorious forger Daniel Ballantyne. Jessica nears the end of her search for the supposedly dead forger Ballantyne. Show more
Saving Species reports from Zimbabwe about a controversial lion re-introduction programme, and Chris Sperring goes into Somerset with his first edition of Lady-Bird Book Summer. Show more
Dan Rebellato examines the impact of 'The Day of the Triffids' creator, John Wyndham, on science-fiction. From December 2010. Show more
On Call You and Yours we'll be looking at the weather, and asking why we find it so difficult to cope with snow. What happens in the rest of Europe? Do they do snow better than us? Show more
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Billy Preston played with the biggest names in Rock 'n' Roll but his solo career is largely overlooked. Fellow keyboard player Rick Wakeman explores his music and troubled life. Show more
Tony tries to make amends and it's highway robbery at Lower Loxley. Show more
4 Extra Debut. When high-end caterer Natasha disappears, her family and lover realise they have no idea who she really is. Stars Roger Allam. Show more
The discovery of planets orbiting stars other than our own has prompted many to question whether they might harbour life. But, asks one listener this week, what would we look for? Show more
As a tribute to the late Anthony Howard, we hear again one episode of a recent series on his lifetime in journalism. Show more
Dominic Arkwright meets the senior citizens who have used their bus passes to take to the road. Olwen Leebrook set out to visit all thirteen of the old Welsh counties by bus. Show more
Michael Rosen begins a new series by exploring the British Library's first ever exhibition on the history of English. His guests include David Crystal and the exhibition curators. Show more
Business guru Sir Geoffrey Robinson chooses playwright Samuel Beckett. Biographer Jim Knowlson offers the expert's view. Presented by Matthew Parris. From December 2010. Show more
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Victoria Coren reads extracts from her teenage diaries out in public for the first time. With Rufus Hound. From December 2010. Show more
Vicky is very worried and Tom's on a diplomatic mission. Show more
Front Row
Oscar-nominated actress Anne Hathaway; Discs of the Year
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Oscar-nominated actress Anne Hathaway talks about her new film Love and Other Drugs; Front Row invites pop, world and classical music critics to select their album of the year. Show more
Philip Palmer's serial about notorious forger Daniel Ballantyne. Jessica nears the end of her search for the supposedly dead forger Ballantyne. Show more
Nearly one quarter of the 2 billion Christians worldwide are Pentecostals - and the number is growing. Philip Dodd explores what has made Pentecostalism so attractive. Show more
Richard Lane meets a blind cook from west Wales who shows him how to make a festive nut roast. And our team of regular contributors pick the perfect presents for Christmas. Show more
All in the Mind
Mental Illness - The Remote Psychiatrist - Who Do You Think You Are?
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One in four people is said to have a mental health problem. But where does this near-ubiquitous statistic come from? Claudia Hammond searches for an answer. Show more
Fergal Keane talks to Suzanne Hook about her decision to found an orphanage in Vietnam, the country of her birth. Show more
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National and international news and analysis. Show more
Staying for her aunt's sake, Mary's first encounter with customers at Jamaica Inn only adds to her anxiety. Read by Tamsin Greig. Show more
A surprise birthday prank sparks a father's misguided quest to find his missing daughter. Stars Ivan Kaye and Sean Baker. Show more
Susan Hulme and team report on events at Westminster, on the last day of Commons business before Christmas. Show more
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To mark his 80th birthday, Stephen Sondheim appraises his long career. Sondheim recounts his experience of writing the lyrics for Gypsy. Show more
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