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

Sarah Swadling joins the winter narcissi harvest on the Isles of Scilly. Show more

Michael Palin presents the northern cardinal from a New York's Central Park. Show more

Rory Bremner and Natural Histories presenter Brett Westwood tell Earth's story, from dinosaurs to people, with comedy and debate, recorded live at the Natural History Museum. Show more

Kirsty Young talks to astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Show more

Martin Freeman reads John Cheever's classic Christmas tale of the power of giving. On Christmas day, Charlie, a down-on-his-luck lift attendant, laments his lack of upward mobility. Show more

Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence are joined by two young players to try their hand at speaking without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Nicholas Parsons hosts. Show more

Oscar winning actor Jeremy Irons brings much-loved characters such as Skimbleshanks and Macavity to life in his reading of TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Show more

Bishop Nick Baines preaches from Ripon Cathedral in the new Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. Show more

A year after the ash was felled, Robert wants to make one final item, a totem to embody his reverence not just for his tree, but for all ash trees - a writing desk. Show more

Jenni and Jane host a Christmas party with Claudia Winkleman, comedian Romesh Ranganathan, his mother Shanthi, scent expert Odette Toilette and BBC correspondent Frank Gardner. Show more

It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. Gilbert and Sullivan lose their golden goose and struggle to replace him. Will there be a reunion? Show more

Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements, like the turkey. Stars Steve Delaney. Show more

On this day, JM Barrie presented the Peter Pan cup to a 13-year-old who swam the Serpentine, and Adeline Lumley makes a Christmas wish. Show more

Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons brings much-loved characters such as Bustopher Jones and Gus to life in this reading of TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Show more

The first of two special 90th birthday conversations about a remarkable career in comedy, recorded at June Whitfield's home with friend and colleague Joanna Lumley. Show more

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Marking Edith Piaf's 100th anniversary, the Paris-based singer Caroline Nin listens to those drawn to sing the music of the legendary French performer. Show more

In the last in the series, Roger Law tries some Korean food for Christmas Day. Not all of it is to his taste, but the national dish of kimchi hits the spot. Show more

It is Christmas Eve in Ambridge, and Lynda is just grateful for what she has. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Tony Robinson narrates the classic masterpiece following a strange assortment of characters on their quest for an elusive beast. Show more

The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation, followed by the national anthem.

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4 Extra Debut. Siouxsie Sioux explores the allure of Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with its darkly satirical images. From 2015. Show more

By Eugene O'Hare. In wintry Newry, an elderly man embarks on a new adventure, but first he must confront his formidable girlfriend. Read by Ian McElhinney. Show more

Miriam Margolyes, Mark Haddon and Harriett Gilbert on books by Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf and Truman Capote. From 2015. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble, Fay Dowker, Paul Franklin, Simon Guerrier and the Very Reverend Victor Stock to talk about the science of Doctor Who. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Fi Glover with a conversation between friends who have been training together since they were six years old and have a very advanced knowledge of Rugby League. Show more

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'Operation Christmas' with Pam Ayres and Geoffrey Whitehead. Pam and Gordon can't agree on how to spend Christmas this year. Show more

Politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting, with lashings of satirical gravy. Show more

Will Eddie's Christmas surprise be a hit or a turkey? Elizabeth offers some sisterly support. Show more

Samira Ahmed talks to the comedian, actor and music hall veteran, Roy Hudd, as he approaches his 80th birthday by playing a dame for the first time in Panto. Show more

It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. Gilbert and Sullivan lose their golden goose and struggle to replace him. Will there be a reunion? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Silence is getting ever harder to find. Lucy Powell aims to discover and quietly celebrate its rich variety. From 2015. Show more

The first omnibus edition of Season 6 covering a week following a huge landslide at the Warren and when the townsfolk are preparing for Christmas. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Near the end of his career, Groucho Marx meets a wisecracking fan determined to teach him new comedy tricks. Stars Toby Jones. Show more

Oliver's dad makes a rather unusual request on New Year's Eve. He wants 20 trees. Show more

No amount of yuletide joy nor a festive stable, can hide Tom’s despair of working on Christmas day. With Tom Basden. From 2015. Show more

Financial guru Alvin Hall chooses writer and Civil Rights activist, James Baldwin. With Douglas Field and Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between sisters negotiating the early morning wake-up call, once the younger one joins the elder at secondary school. Show more

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Sounds of Silence: A reflection on the meaning of Christmas, with theologian and writer Tina Beattie. Tina looks back on 2015 and tells how events have influenced her Christmas. Show more

A year after the ash was felled, Robert wants to make one final item, a totem to embody his reverence not just for his tree, but for all ash trees - a writing desk. Show more

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