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Laurie Taylor looks at chess communities and the competitive culture of the self-made men.
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Bells from the High Cathedral of Saints Peter and Mary, Cologne, Germany.
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1/5 Robert Penn begins his search for the perfect tree in woodland near his South Wales home.
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2/5 Robert Penn fells an ash tree and begins his quest to find as many uses for it as he can.
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3/5 Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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A reflection on the meaning of Christmas, with theologian and writer Tina Beattie.
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5/5 A year after his Ash tree was felled, Robert has one final project - a writing desk.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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In Lagos, Wana Udobang meets writers reflecting on the issues of contemporary Nigeria.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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The farmers clearing up after the floods.
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The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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Six hundred flood hit farmers will have their annual support payment claims fast-tracked.
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Michael Palin presents the avian record breaking ostrich in the Kalahari Desert
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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Should a vital antibiotic of 'last resort' for humans be banned on farms?
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Michael Palin presents the Mauritius kestrel, from the island of Mauritius.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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Why blackcurrant bushes need to chill a bit more this winter. Presented by Caz Graham.
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Michael Palin presents the secretive chowchilla from Queensland, Australia.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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Sarah Swadling joins the winter narcissi harvest on the Isles of Scilly.
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Michael Palin presents the northern cardinal from a New York's Central Park.
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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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A listener on why knitting is a life saver, and another on his photo of 2015.
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Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall.
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Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.
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Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day
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Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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Comedian Rory Bremner and presenter Brett Westwood tell stories of Earth's natural history
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News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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Helen Mark learns how theatre is revisiting landscape stories in Devon's Tale Valley.
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Charlotte Smith looks back at the 2015 farming year.
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The latest national and international news.
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Sarah Cuddon reflects on the special qualities of candlelight.
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In the far north of Scotland, Joyce Campbell is preparing her sheep for a hard winter.
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Commander Chris Hadfield is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Martin Freeman reads John Cheever's classic Christmas tale about the power of giving.
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Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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Commentary on the opening day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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A Sunday programme special on the relationship between religion and art.
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Commentary on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and two young players speak within the rules of Just a Minute.
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1/2 Much-loved characters from TS Eliot's verse collection are brought to life by Jeremy Irons
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Andrew Marr with Kevin Fong, Martin Rees, Carole Haswell and Stephen Baxter.
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From Northern Ireland - The day of the Lord: Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11.
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Today's debates about online privacy have 17th-century precedents. With Jonathan Freedland
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5/5 What does the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey say about how women see themselves?
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Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Katharine Longworth.
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Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu..
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Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Stephen Shipley.
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the scientist Michael Faraday.
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Live from King's College Chapel, Cambridge.
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Bishop Nick Baines preaches in Ripon Cathedral.
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5/5 A year after his Ash tree was felled, Robert has one final project - a writing desk.
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Lucy van Pelt, Baroness Verma, homelessness, Little Green Dress, Memory.
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1/5 It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast comedian George Grossmith in their new opera.
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What the removal of barriers to close-combat roles will mean for women on the frontline.
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2/5 1878. HMS Pinafore looks set to fail in a London heatwave. Can Grossmith save the day?
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The programme joins Ely Cathedral's girl choristers as they get ready for a service.
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3/5 1884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire
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A mentoring relationship in the Cub Scouts grew into friendship
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Jenni Murray is joined by jazz singer Liane Carroll who performs live.
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4/5 It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera.
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Jenni and Jane host a Christmas party with sparkling conversation and festive treats.
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Petroc Trelawny on Cornwall's disused chapels and the changing identity of the county
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5/5 The Anthony Hancock Strolling Players with a cautionary tale of Christmas as it might be.
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Jim Al-Khalili brings three scientists together to solve a problem facing society.
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The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
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Miranda Sawyer explores the magic of the school nativity play.
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3/4 A kidnap by two daft, 1930s' con men goes awry.
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India's Parsi population is declining. Can Parsis be persuaded to make more babies?
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Comedian and actor Isy Suttie explores the phenomenon of ASMR, or 'brain tingles'.
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5/5 It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo.
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Christmas creeps up on Arthur, leaving him little time to plan his festive arrangements.
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National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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Folkestone begins to recover from a major landslide and the Wilsons develop little rituals
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The man who has bought a ticket into space: when will tourists take off?
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National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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David Lloyd George visits Newcastle, and it is Dorothea's first day at the Bevan.
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We would like to know how you have coped with loneliness.
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In Folkestone, Albert tries to lift the curse on the house of Wilson.
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The pet shops are full of Christmas gifts, but which should you avoid giving to your dog?
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The latest weather forecast.
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National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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The Turkish attack the British Indian garrison at Kut al Amara, and Marion meets a soldier
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You and Yours discusses whether Britain's biggest charities can save their reputations.
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Sam Taylor presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Save the Rhino.
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National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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Adeline Lumley makes a Christmas wish.
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2/2 Much-loved characters from TS Eliot's verse collection are brought to life by Jeremy Irons
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1/2 Joanna Lumley looks back at June Whitfield's first radio appearances.
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Commentary on the opening day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban
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Commentary on the second day of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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Roger Law discovers how Korean potters became so skilled at ceramics.
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell..
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Seoul is the place to go for anyone who wants plastic surgery, and Roger wants to know why
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell..
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Roger Law visits the 'Hollywood of Seoul' to find out how their movies get made.
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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Roger visits the island of Jeju, home to a remarkable selection of unusual museums.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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Caroline Nin listens to those drawn to sing the music of the legendary French performer.
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In the last in the series, Roger tries some Korean food for Christmas Day.
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It is a big day for Eddie.
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A drama of estranged brothers, with music created from the sounds of the Somerset Levels.
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David feels vulnerable.
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2/4 Chief Constable Murray Craddock is outraged when an exotic dancer arrives in Leith.
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There is a gathering at Keeper's Cottage.
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4/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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Does Rob have Christmas all wrapped up?
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The Madness front man tells his funny and moving true-life story.
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It is Christmas Eve in Ambridge.
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Tony Robinson narrates a fresh adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic poem.
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Tom Sutcliffe chairs another contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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Tim Hayward discovers the secret underground culture of 'dirty trifle'.
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Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Stonehenge.
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Georgie Fame answers audience questions about his album, 'Rhythm & Blues at the Flamingo'
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Sarah Montague looks at the role of parents in early years learning.
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1/3 Professional listeners reveal how there is far more to listening than hearing.
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Christmas carols and readings from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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Siouxsie Sioux celebrates Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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By Eugene O'Hare. In wintry Newry, an elderly man embarks on a new adventure.
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2/2 Tanika Gupta's glorious adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma set in mid 19th Century India.
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Jane Godber explores the UCAS personal statement - how close to the truth is it?
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Ernie Rea and guests explore the pagan origins of Christmas.
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Michael Blastland examines current events through the lens of psychology.
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Matthew Parris meets financial guru Alvin Hall, whose hero is James Baldwin.
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A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond.
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Including Robin Esser, reporting on migration, Formula 1 and the BBC, plus stories of 2016
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Francine Stock presents a festive edition with the best films of the year.
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Miriam Margolyes and Mark Haddon discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince and special guests look at the science in Doctor Who.
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Old Rugby League heads on very young shoulders.
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Highlights of the Radio 4 Christmas Day party. Jane Garvey presents.
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The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics.
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Paul Farley hears new poems from two new poets, Sam Riviere and Emily Berry.
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News interviews, context and analysis.
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The latest shipping forecast.
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Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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The latest shipping forecast.
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Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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News interviews, context and analysis.
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Penelope Keith presents her favourite funniest readings to the Radio Theatre audience.
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A review of the mobile booth's summer spent travelling the UK to gather conversations.
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The latest weather forecast.
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Henry Dimbleby unravels the deep-seated attachment of the British to eating meat.
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Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini get 8 year bans after an ethics enquiry
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4/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Sandi Toksvig.
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UK military are deployed to Helmand as reports suggest the Taliban could take Sangin
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Frank Skinner, Hugh Dennis, Ellie Taylor and Dan Schreiber try not to be funny.
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Economic growth has slowed markedly, taking the City by surprise.
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6/6 The doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas.
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Further storm worries for flood hit Cumbria. A woman died when a car hit a coffee shop.
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Father Christmas helps bring about a feminist Christmas whether he wants to or not.
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4/4 Tina brings us right up to date with a (slightly) festive look at where she is today.
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Army deployed amid further flood fears in Cumbria.
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It.'s 'Operation Christmas' with Pam Ayres and Geoffrey Whitehead.
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Politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting.
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Met Office warns of danger to life after rivers overwhelm defences in north-west England
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Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Rivers are overflowing and hundreds of people have been evacuated due to heavy rainfall.
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Film critic and broadcaster Antonia Quirke chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
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Arts news, interviews and reviews with guests Tony Jordan and Ron Howard.
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1/5 It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast comedian George Grossmith in their new opera.
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There is a gathering at Keeper's Cottage.
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Samira Ahmed talks to Sarah Phelps about Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.
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2/5 1878. HMS Pinafore looks set to fail in a London heatwave. Can Grossmith save the day?
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Does Rob have Christmas all wrapped up?
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Jennifer Lawrence on her new film Joy, and a cultural look ahead to 2016.
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3/5 1884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire
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It is Christmas Eve in Ambridge.
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Michael Palin on the quest for Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi.
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4/5 It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera.
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Will Eddie's Christmas surprise be a hit or a turkey?
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Samira Ahmed talks to the comedian, actor and music hall veteran Roy Hudd.
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5/5 It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo.
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Chris Bowlby looks at the life and career of actress Maggie Smith.
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Mariella Frostrup and guests discuss the pleasures of reading.
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Will all be alright on opening night?
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Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.
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The Philosopher's Arms asks whether speech can harm.
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The risks people take in rural Cambodia to get basic healthcare.
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Henry Dimbleby unravels the deep-seated attachment of the British to eating meat.
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Guide dog passport problems, coping with parties, and blind soldiers in WWI.
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Comedian Rory Bremner and presenter Brett Westwood tell stories of Earth's natural history
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Thousands of migrants are stuck in Vienna. Will they ever realise their European dreams?
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Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas decorations.
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Lucy Powell offers a quiet celebration of the rich and various virtues of silence.
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Jay Rayner, self-confessed greedy pig, gets serious about porkers.
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2/3 Three new stories about the wonderful world of wine.
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Jim Al-Khalili and three scientists tackle air pollution from dirty vehicle emissions.
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Andrew Marr with Kevin Fong, Martin Rees, Carole Haswell and Stephen Baxter.
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1/3 Professional listeners reveal how there is far more to listening than hearing.
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Today's debates about online privacy have 17th-century precedents. With Jonathan Freedland
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Christine Nicol explores the meaty problem of eating aliens. How would you decide?
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Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu..
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New Horizons Pluto update;friendly predatory bacteria;Christmas in the lab;human ancestry
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the scientist Michael Faraday.
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The first omnibus edition of Season 6 of this epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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1/2 Nothing delights Emma more than interfering in the romantic lives of others
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A scientist, a diver, a marchioness and a singer - memorable lives from 2015 are recalled.
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Esther Rantzen presents an appeal on behalf of ChildLine.
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Peter Day visits the Chinese city that makes most of the world's Christmas decorations.
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Yanis Varoufakis on Podemos gains in the Spanish election.
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1/5 It is almost Christmas, but Binny is struggling to find her festive spirit.
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An Afghan activist tells the programme that sending more foreign troops is not a solution.
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2/5 A divorced father is determined to give his two young sons a Christmas to remember.
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A special report looking on whether more should be done for the migrants in Calais.
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3/5 All the most famous pop star in the world wants is a normal family Christmas.
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Senior BBC correspondents discuss 2015 with Ritula Shah.
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4/5 Even in an airport of stranded passengers you can experience the true meaning of Christmas
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Groucho Marx meets his comedy match in a young fast-talking fan.
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5/5 Oliver's dad makes a rather unusual request on New Year's Eve. He wants 20 trees.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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Romcom by Peter Souter about fear of flying, starring Ruth Jones and Stephen Tompkinson.
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Paddy O'Connell assesses what stories and personalities really mattered in 2015 and why.
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Georgie Fame talks to John Wilson about his 1963 album, 'Rhythm & Blues At The Flamingo'
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1/5 Piers Plowright returns to the small Welsh village he was evacuated to during World War II
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Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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3/4 More sketches written by the public.
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3/5 Piers Plowright goes for a drive with his two daughters in a Morris Minor.
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Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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6/6 Anita Dobson plays a rock star's wife with a deeply buried secret.
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4/6 Even the most successful writers have, at some point, had to take jobs to pay the bills.
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4/5 Piers Plowright goes for a winter swim in the men's pond on Hampstead Heath.
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Nabokov's beautiful Christmas story of loss and redemption. Read by Robert Glenister.
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It's Christmas Eve at Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy is waiting for the others to turn up.
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The first Mass of Christmas, live from Brentwood Cathedral in Essex.
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Comic poet Tim Key celebrates Christmas, via the medium of poetry.
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Matthew Parris meets financial guru Alvin Hall, whose hero is James Baldwin.
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The minor irritations and the major pluses of sisterhood.
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Tom Sutcliffe chairs another contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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Paul Farley hears new poems from Wendy Cope and Lachlan Mackinnon at their home in Ely.
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9/13 Catherine Burns introduces tales about family history, growing up and surprises in prison.
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Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious.
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