Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.

And at 9.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Roger Royle.

New series 1/4. The extraordinary story of the life and career of singer, actor, political activist and social historian Harry Belafonte, who was raised in Harlem, New York City, to West Indian parents, before establishing himself as a popular calypso-influenced singer (with the 1957 hits Banana Boat (Day-O) and Island in the Sun) and Hollywood actor
(Carmen Jones and Island in the Sun). Belafonte became the first black television producer, while his 1956 long-player Calypso was the first album to sell a million.
Since the 60s he has lobbied on behalf of African Americans.
The series includes an in-depth interview with Belafonte, plus input from Odetta,
Nana Mouskouri , Bill Cosby and others. Producer Owen McFadden

A bubbly treat featuring top West End and Broadway tunes and a sprinkling of seasonal favourites, performed by Elaine Paige and special guests John Barrowman and Danny Seward , recorded at Birmingham's Symphony Hall with the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Martin Yates. Producer Alan Boyd

Actor David Warner reads an abridged version of Dickens's tale. 4/6. Oliver is shot at during a forced attempt to rob a big house. Abridged by Neville Teller

Frank Renton presents a Christmas selection from the International
Staff Band of the Salvation Army.

Fiona Bruce sits in for
Mariella Frostrup with the current arts.

At 2.30am Pause for Thought with Marjory Watson of the Salvation Army.