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Bells on Sunday, comes from St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Show more

Tucker Carlson, the American conservative political commentator, who launches his own network, Tucker Carlson Network, this week. Presented by Stephen Smith. Show more

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In the build-up to Christmas, Mark Tully considers the very first moment in the story of the Nativity, in a tale of angelic apparitions and maternal courage. Show more

For centuries we've peered at them, delighted and terrified at seeing our best and worst traits in miniature. Brett Westwood investigates why we see ourselves in the Ant. Show more

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Israel-Gaza latest; first official blessings same sex couples in C of E; the rights and wrongs of 'Surveillance Santa'. Show more

Presenter Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Tree Council. Show more

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A service reflecting on homelessness and Jesus's humble beginnings, with the AMC Gospel Choir at Acocks Green Church of God of Prophecy. Show more

Will Self on taking his agnosticism seriously - and the appeal of a good sermon. Show more

Michael Palin presents the black sicklebill of New Guinea. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Alice faces a big decision, and Lilian makes a dramatic statement. Show more

Greta Gerwig, writer and director, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

A welcome visit to the Dorking Halls featuring panellists Fred Macaulay, Milton Jones, Lucy Porter and Omid Djalili, plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Many of us think no further about rum than how to mix it within a drink. But it has a unique story within our history through its links with slavery and the navy. Show more

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Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken, two forensic psychologists working in prisons, interview people who have committed offences to understand their lives and the causes of crime. Show more

Peter Gibbs and the panel are in Berkshire. How do you successfully prolong the life of an orchid? What can I do to keep my indoor tropical plants in good condition during winter? Show more

The series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores A Grain of Wheat, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s book set in the lead up to Kenyan Independence Show more

Betrayal and love at the time of the Kenyan break from British rule. Set against the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya, a classic of world literature by Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Show more

Janice Hallett on her new book, The Christmas Appeal. Plus literary gems to put under the tree. And Ken Follett on Live and Let Die. Show more

Jeanette Winterson joins Roger McGough, sharing a seasonal selection of listener requested poems, including the words of Carol Ann Duffy, Stevie Smith and Anne Sexton. Show more

File on 4 investigates the organised crime groups using trafficked women and children to steal millions of pounds worth of goods from high street stores across the UK. Show more

Tucker Carlson, the American conservative political commentator, who launches his own network, Tucker Carlson Network, this week. Presented by Stephen Smith. Show more

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Humanitarian aid is being delivered to Gaza through Israel's Kerem Shalom crossing for the first time since the Hamas attacks in October.

William Crawley chooses audio highlights from the past week. Show more

Chris finds his confidence knocked, and David puts his foot in it. Show more

It's the most wonderful - and most wasteful - time of the year so Jon Long and Dr Tara Shine will help us reduce the food, drink and packaging that gets thrown away over Christmas. Show more

Kev sees an unexpected vulnerable side to Jess and learns something even more shocking at Clapham Junction about her fiancé Jean-Baptiste. Show more

Romans with Feelings, Spooky Stories and the Grinch who stole Local Radio’s Christmas - all on this week’s Feedback. Show more

Matthew Bannister on poet Benjamin Zephaniah, FANY officer Laura Lean, documentary maker Stacy Marking and farmer Eric Freeman. Show more

Should you fix your energy deal? We answer listener questions on that. Show more

Presenter Ben Fogle makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Tree Council. Show more

Clive Anderson and Arthur Smith are joined by Janine Harouni, Morfydd Clark, Deniece Pearson and Jared Harris for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Ben Wright is joined by MPs Paul Scully, Meg Hillier and Layla Moran to discuss the government's Rwanda plan, the prospects for the coming year in politics and the conflict in Gaza Show more

Professor Ben Ansell's third Reith Lecture, recorded in Sunderland, explores how we can develop a sense of shared belonging in today's polarised and increasingly unequal societies. Show more

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Presenter Richard Butchins investigates the popular 'white collar' boxing trend in light of three deaths in the last few years. Show more

Bells on Sunday, comes from St. Edward’s, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Show more

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