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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Archbishop Vincent Nichols. Show more
In this special programme for Christmas Day, Anna Hill meets the people behind the real Downton Abbey farm, as she visits Highclere Castle. Show more
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Sheila Dillon and Valentine Warner present the 13th annual BBC Food and Farming Awards, featuring Angela Hartnett, Raymond Blanc and Countryfile's Adam Henson. Show more
John McCarthy retraces the steps of mercurial British travel writer HV Morton, taking in Dartmoor and Widdecombe. From 2012. Show more
Veteran funny man Eric Sykes looks back with Paul Jackson. Featuring an episode of 'The Goon Show' which he co-wrote. From 2007. Show more
For a special Christmas edition of the food show, Jay Rayner and the panel are with food lovers in London. Show more
Where will Ed spend Christmas? In the bosom of family or with his cat and a cinnamon stick? With Christopher Douglas. From 2012. Show more
A Right Royal Christmas: Bishop Richard Chartres preaches from the Tower of London, at the close of a remarkable diamond jubilee year. Music Director: Colm Carey. Show more
The author Angela Thirkell recalls her home in Kensington Square in the late 1890s and popping in to visit her neighbour, Auntie Stella - Mrs Patrick Campbell. Show more
A Christmas Day celebration presented by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey. Miranda Hart discusses her new series, plus chefs' tips from Mary Berry, Monica Galetti and Allegra McEvedy. Show more
Mrs Foster hates to be late, but Mr Foster deliberately takes his time. A Paris trip lets her take revenge. Stars Charles Dance. From December 2012. Show more
A Christmas Day celebration presented by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey. Miranda Hart discusses her new series, plus chefs' tips from Mary Berry, Monica Galetti and Allegra McEvedy. Show more
Howard Stableford looks at conservation issues in some of the British Overseas Territories. Show more
Fi Glover presents a festive selection of her favourite pieces of writing. With Rosie Cavaliero, Kate Fox, Mark Meadows and the Exultate Singers. Show more
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Grease has entertained audiences for over 40 years on stage and on film. Alan Dein searches for its true roots on the streets of North West Chicago, with creator Jim Jacobs. Show more
Marina Warner puts the insight of psychoanalysis on the couch in her exploration of selected Grimm brothers' tales. From December 2012. Show more
Mike's in the mood for dancing, and Neil needs back-up. Show more
Rumpole defends a doctor accused of murdering his wife - and the pathologist in the case is an old flame of the GP. Show more
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation, followed by the national anthem.
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In the New Year, senior announcer Harriet Cass leaves Radio 4, but before her departure, she chooses her favourite moments from BBC Radio in 2012. Show more
Michael Rosen meets linguists, historians, students and sequence dancers to find out why the giving and receiving of compliments can be a complex and socially dangerous business. Show more
Stuart Maconie celebrates the life of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams with Em Marshall-Luck and Matthew Parris. From December 2012. Show more
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Eddie Mair admits to loving country music. He explores why it calls to him and to many fellow Celts. From 2012. Show more
4 Extra Debut. A father discovers unexpected things about his dead son, including something that renews his will to live. Read by Robert Glenister. Show more
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Upstairs Downton with the Windsors and the Middletons with a Cockney flavour. Plus a spoons solo. Show more
Mister Gently Benevolent unveils an evil advent calendar. Mark Evans' Victorian comic epic stars Tom Allen. From December 2012. Show more
There's a warm welcome for Jazzer, and Rhys is playing games. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to artists and performers including Niamh Cusack, Sarah Millican and Donny Osmond, about the experience of working with close members of their own family. Show more
Mrs Foster hates to be late, but Mr Foster deliberately takes his time. A Paris trip lets her take revenge. Stars Charles Dance. From December 2012. Show more
Jack Dee narrates the story of Gerard Hoffnung's classic tale, The Bricklayer's Lament, recorded in 1958. Including contributions from Ian Hislop and Colin Dexter. From Aug 2012. Show more
David Blunkett, Gary O'Donoghue and Denise Leigh join Peter for a festive edition and share their favourite audio books. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Joe Queenan explores our blame culture, from blaming the bankers to anyone but yourself. With Germaine Greer. From September 2012. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. How making Dad's Army brought John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe fame, fortune and a very odd friendship. Stars Anton Lesser. Show more
Lady Dona, revelling in her new freedom, encounters the local gentry and finds a secret passage to the sea. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get into the Christmas spirit as they look at the science of Christmas behaviour. Show more
4 Extra Debut. David Owen Norris and his guests enjoy Queen Victoria's favourite songs sung on location in Buckingham Palace. From 2013. Show more
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Author and blogger Catherine Fox reflects on the how the message of Christmas can feel both too big and very small at the same time. Show more
The author Angela Thirkell recalls her home in Kensington Square in the late 1890s and popping in to visit her neighbour, Auntie Stella - Mrs Patrick Campbell. Show more
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