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A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown, Auxiliary Bishop of Down and Connor.

Farmers are receiving food handouts, as a charity declares that rural poverty is on the rise. Charlotte Smith hears from a farmer who has had to seek help. Show more

Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster, where festive cheer was in short supply at the last Prime Minister's Questions of the year. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the South Sea Bubble, the speculation mania in early 18th-century England which ended in the financial ruin of many of its investors. Show more

Margaret Evison on her son Lieutenant Mark Evison; Moomins author Tove Jansson; child models; the potential dangers of boys being circumcised outside the health system. Show more

Dinah still hasn't found the treasure, and Delicata's patience is running out. Modesty hatches a plan to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win Skeet over to their side. Show more

Paul Henley meets the migrants who are flowing towards Poland, attracted by its thriving economy. Show more

4 Extra Debut. The Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant recalls his journalist stint, from Christmas 1982, on pop's most successful magazine. From December 2012. Show more

A record number of new legal highs have been found in the EU during 2012, Martin Lewis explains refund rights for unwanted gifts, and a look at the growth of limited edition books. Show more

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Martha Kearney presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

Marina Warner tells the latent truth from the familiar fiction in the tales, identifying the real people and places that some believe have inspired the Grimms brothers' collection. Show more

Lilian faces an awkward encounter, and Vicky is determined to enjoy herself. Show more

By Colin MacDonald. In April 1982, the Clash frontman Joe Strummer disappeared; this drama imagines what might have taken place during two of those 'missing days'. Show more

Helen Mark is in Norfolk, where preparations for Christmas are underway. Joining Helen is Vincent Thurkettle, whose life has been defined by a love of trees and the great outdoors. Show more

Katy Hill presents the Radio 4 Appeal for children's charity Lively Minds. Show more

Barbara Kingsolver talks about her latest novel Flight Behaviour, David Baddiel and DT Max discuss American writer David Foster Wallace, and Victoria Glendinning on Raffles. Show more

The latest news from the world of film. Francine Stock meets with Ang Lee to discuss Life of Pi, and Ewan McGregor reveals his reluctance to take on The Impossible. Show more

Why IQ tests don't test intelligence, how a broken boiler control is hampering the search for life in Antarctica, and why that frozen continent is a good model for life on Mars. Show more

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Deputy superintendent registrar Malcolm Fox is distracted by a breast-feeding mother during a birth registration. Stars David Schneider. From June 2012. Show more

Jazzer makes Lynda blush, and Elizabeth is on a high. Show more

Kirsty Lang meets comedian Simon Amstell and reviews The Impossible, starring Ewan McGregor. Ed Vaizey and Tom Morris discuss arts funding, plus the best TV shows over Christmas. Show more

Dinah still hasn't found the treasure, and Delicata's patience is running out. Modesty hatches a plan to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win Skeet over to their side. Show more

Following the row over the removal of foster children from a couple who support UKIP, Simon Cox investigates concerns about the high number of Roma children being taken into care. Show more

The Co-operative movement is 168 years old and the Co-op brand is a presence in food, funerals, travel and banking. Peter Day reports on its relevance to the 21st-century consumer. Show more

Brett Westwood takes a look at the relationship between wildlife conservation and art, a report on wildlife gardening, plus a growing scientific movement. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the South Sea Bubble, the speculation mania in early 18th-century England which ended in the financial ruin of many of its investors. Show more

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National and international news and analysis with Philippa Thomas.

A mix up at the shop upsets Stephen's plans for Christmas lunch. Read by Jenny Agutter. Show more

1990s Eco-Warrior Dave Angel is on stage at The Mallard and a confused delivery man arrives. With Felix Dexter. From May 2011. Show more

Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.

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The age of the stagecoach changes the face of British pubs. History seen through the story of London's famous George Inn. Read by Tony Robinson. From December 2012. Episode 4 of 5. Show more

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