Good News to the Poor: An act of worship with prayers, reading and reflection, from St Patrick's Church, Lisburn, County Antrim. Led by the Rev Dr Bert Tosh. Show more
Trisha introduces Deepak to the delights of the British seaside. Starring Beattie Edmondson and Nikesh Patel. From 2016. Show more
On this day in 1916, Lloyd George gave his maiden speech as Prime Minister, while Alan Lowther is increasingly caught in the middle at Marshalls'. Show more
You and Yours
Hotel investments, successful high streets and a busy Santa
45 minutes
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A look at how some hotel investments go wrong, why new-builds could become freehold, how to make a success of a local high street, and just how busy Father Christmas is. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The man leading the operation against so-called Islamic State tells the programme that children as young as seven are taking part in atrocities. Show more
The ancient world was obsessed with the idea of secret knowledge. This episode looks at how in the Middle Ages it was thought alchemy could unravel the secrets of nature. Show more
Ruth clashes with Jill, and it is feeling festive in the Tearoom. Show more
By Katherine Jakeways. George reluctantly agrees to dress up as Santa for his grandchildren’s school Christmas fair. Festive comedy drama starring Geoffrey Palmer. Show more
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of convoluted connections, this week between the North of England and the South of England. Show more
Sheila Dillon takes an irreverent look at baking, and the connection between baking and being a Good Wife and Mother. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Cathy FitzGerald travels to the Artic Circle to explore the world of competitive reindeer-racing – at nearly 40mph. From 2015. Show more
Faith discussion programme. Ernie Rea and guests discuss the belief that Jesus was born of a virgin birth. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Six O'Clock News
19/12/2016 Russian ambassador shot dead in Turkey
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The Russian ambassador to Turkey has been shot and killed in the capital, Ankara.
A return visit to the Theatre Royal in Bath for regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, with Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Susan celebrates at Ambridge View, while Neil ends up in a tight spot. Show more
Front Row
Sherlock, Albums of the Year, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Mousehole's Christmas Lights
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Martin Freeman and Mark Gatiss on the new Sherlock; best albums of the year; classic children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt becomes a film; Mousehole's Christmas lights. Show more
Entering society, Catherine imagines danger in every encounter with comic results. Gothic novel satire with Miriam Margolyes. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Award-winning poet Imtiaz Dharker explores the history, cultural significance and psychology of sighing. From December 2016. Show more
Jill McGivering on how India is being gripped by a rising tide of extremism, from a stifling of free speech to brutal attacks on religious minorities, all in the name of radical. Show more
Churchill's phone conversations, human relationships and dramatic performances come in for scrutiny as Paul Evans reveals how there is more to listening than hearing. Show more
Start the Week
Scientific Discoveries: from the mind to the cosmos
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Cultural discussion show. Andrew Marr discusses past experiments and cutting-edge science with Brian Cox, Saiful Islam, Andrea Wulf and Michael Lewis. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
Eight deaths at Berlin Christmas market
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Investigation into "terror attack" after truck ploughs into market in central Berlin. Show more
A German widow takes her future into her own hands by making a generous bequest. Read by Hannah Gordon. Show more
Olly Mann and guests discuss heroism and role models. Show more
Sean Curran reports from Westminster. The prime minister is in the Commons as news breaks of an attack on Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Feeling the pull of the north west, a journalist makes a series of journeys to the Hebrides beginning with Jura, famous refuge of George Orwell. Read by Doon Mackichan. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Commentary on the fifth day of the fifth Test between India and England, from Chennai, with Jonathan Agnew, Prakash Wakankar, Henry Blofeld, Sunil Gavaskar and Geoff Boycott. Show more
