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with Barry Johnston.
with Countdown to Christmas.
Radio 5 unites children from Volgograd, Berlin and Coventry for a service of conciliation in the year of freedom for Eastern Europe.
A Christmas special with Helen Madden.
Seasonal memories from the 1920s and 30s.
Esther McVey invites final votes for the winning records on [number removed]. (Local telephone rates apply)
News from the OU.
Coverage of today's Barclays League matches.
(First broadcast on 29 November)
Twin 45s
Festive poetry, with guest SueTownsend.
The final part of Charles Dickens 's novel.
Dramatised by Ray Jenkins
The "best" French Christmas hits, with Marc Dumont.
The Big Little Jesus