The latest shipping forecast.
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Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall. Show more
Millions will miss Lady Violet's withering one-liners now that Downton Abbey is over. Chris Bowlby profiles one of Britain's most successful actors, Maggie Smith. Show more
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The writer and broadcaster Sarah Cuddon reflects on the special qualities of candlelight, from celebration and remembrance to romance. Show more
In the far north of Scotland, Joyce Campbell is preparing her sheep for a hard winter. Nancy Nicholson pays a visit to meet the Scottish Sheep Farmer of the Year. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Commentary on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Emma's plans for Krishna and Mr Elton backfire spectacularly but she is cheered by news of Frank’s arrival. Stars Maya Sondhi. Show more
The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics. Mariella Frostrup presents a look back at the year in books. Show more
Paul Farley hears new poems from two new poets, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry. Show more
Henry Dimbleby unravels the deep-seated attachment of the British to eating meat. Show more
Millions will miss Lady Violet's withering one-liners now that Downton Abbey is over. Chris Bowlby profiles one of Britain's most successful actors, Maggie Smith. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
27/12/2015 Large areas of northern England remain flooded
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Film critic and broadcaster Antonia Quirke chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more
Will all be alright on opening night? David has hopes of his own. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy of jam and Jerusalem. Featuring the cast of THE ARCHERS and guest starring Sian Phillips. Show more
A crack wine consultant, who sold fine reds to the Chinese, describes a sudden change of heart. Read by Hugh Dennis. Show more
Last Word
Some of the most memorable lives of the past twelve months
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Matthew Bannister and Economist Obituary editor Ann Wroe recall some of the most memorable lives of 2015, including a diver, a scientist and a singer. Show more
Esther Rantzen presents an appeal on behalf of ChildLine. Show more
Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas trees and decorations. Show more
Paddy O'Connell assesses the news stories, issues and personalities that had lasting significance in 2015 and considers what we know today that we did not know 12 months ago. Show more
True stories told live in the USA. Catherine Burns introduces tales about family history, growing up and surprises in prison. Show more
Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious and argues that humanists and the religious can meet in high calibre sermonising. Show more
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Thinking Allowed
A Special Programme on Rituals
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New research on how society works. Rituals: Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on the place of rituals in everyday life, at Christmas and beyond. Show more
Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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