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President Milei promised to hack Argentina's state and budget, what's the impact?
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Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
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4/6 In a damp caravan at a music festival, everyone can hear you complain.
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1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
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A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with poet, priest and writer Malcolm Guite.
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3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
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5/6 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran muse on once being 'Big in the 1990s'.
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4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
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2/8 Harry Shearer describes his extraordinary life as a Hollywood child star.
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5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
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James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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No specific funding allocated in the NI budget to address pollution in Lough Neagh.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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A remote community in Northumberland is about to get connected to the national grid.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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Farming in an an international dark sky reserve: Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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Solomon - the bull who's hired out to crofters.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
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Twenty historic Lakeland barns are being saved for the nation's rural cultural heritage.
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A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Krish Kandiah.
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Jack Boswell explores Sweden's Fika, a tradition of taking breaks with others.
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Bells on Sunday comes from the Breslin Tower, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
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In Touch celebrates Christmas Eve with two very special guests.
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author and UK Children's Laureate, guest edits Today.
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Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
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Radio 4’s continuity announcers invite you into their world.
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Sir Sajid Javid, former Conservative Chancellor, guest edits Today.
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The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
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Bog restoration in the Flow Country - a peatland which is now a World Heritage Site.
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Do religions do enough for those grieving at times of collective merriment?
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A love affair with raising goats has become a big business producing kefir.
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A feast of festive music, readings and reflections recorded at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
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The UK's Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, guest edits Today.
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Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford, guest edits Today.
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.
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Jennifer Saunders makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree
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Kirsty Wark and guests recall the making of the popular 90s sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
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The Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley celebrates the remarkable renaissance of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.
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Broadcaster Anneka Rice enjoys watching geese near her home.
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Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
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Jules Montague and William Miller meet Susan, who has a rare type of dementia called PCA.
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Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
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How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
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Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
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A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.
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Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis break down the political language of 2024.
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Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Tiffany Murray on the rock stars, from David Bowie to Freddie Mercury, who shared her home
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The Education Secretary says the upcoming VAT rise has been welcomed.
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The Strictly dancer on her cancer recovery and upcoming new tour
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The bestselling author on her new historical novel The Players
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Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
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Anita Rani explores the women behind Jenga to World of Warcraft via Agatha Christie.
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Shazia Mirza on Comedy Queens and growing up in a strict religious family in Birmingham.
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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain want to know what is the fastest fly?
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Greg James is back in the BBC Archives rooting around for audio gems.
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Marianela Núñez, ballerina, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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What happens if a postcode starts to run out of children?
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1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
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2/5 We’re taken on a hunt as dancing and revelling Christmas monsters go house-to-house.
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How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
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3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
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4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
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Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive eating.
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5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
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Celebrating sixty years of On Your Farm.
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Steve Rosenberg's song about his Russian friend struck an unexpected chord with Muscovites
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There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge, and Joy has a big question to ask.
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Pete Waterman marks the 75th anniversary of the 7" single.
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Exploring ABBA's songwriting and craft on the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision win.
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Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
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Kirsty Wark and guests recall the making of the popular 90s sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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How will 2025 shape up for the environment and wildlife?
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Pets are for life, not just for Christmas, but how much does it cost to care for one?
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5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
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The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
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3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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Government has "absolute resolve" to grow economy after new figures show it is flatlining
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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage looks for real foxes as he begins to draft a new animal poem
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A Nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history with the closest-ever approach to the Sun
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The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets a tiger - to help inspire a new animal poem.
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Ian Sansom goes into intensive training for the 2024 World Paper and Comb Championships
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The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some molluscs, to help inspire a new animal poem.
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Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
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Aviation experts say passenger plane may have been hit by Russian air defence systems.
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The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets horses, to help inspire a new animal poem.
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The ex-justice secretary is reviewing sentencing for the government.
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The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some spiders, to help inspire a new animal poem.
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The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
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Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
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Is Donald Trump's return to the White House an opportunity or a threat to the UK economy?
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Is the Scotch whisky industry on the rocks? Kirsty Wark investigates.
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Eddie has his eye on the prize
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2/6 To work out their imaginary friendship, Guy and Hennikay seek relationship counselling.
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3/3 As Felix battles writer's block, he starts to suspect something is going on at the villa.
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Plans are coming together for Kate
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A medieval twitter spat translated by poet Simon Armitage.
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There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
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10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
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Joy has a big question to ask.
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John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme.
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There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
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1/5 Gripping psychological thriller set in the world of competitive gaming.
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Jack Boswell explores Sweden's Fika, a tradition of taking breaks with others.
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
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Jolene puts her foot in it.
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Peter Gibbs digs through the GQT archives in this festive edition of the programme.
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John Yorke takes a look at Rumer Godden’s children’s book Miss Happiness and Miss Flower.
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The Royal Ballet's Lauren Cuthbertson on quintessential British ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
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A reclusive young woman embarks on a perilous rescue mission
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A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
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The King'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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Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
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A vibrant, poignant, often witty play about the lives of a group of retired actresses.
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Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
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Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
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A special edition featuring the winners of Feedback's Interview of the Year.
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Peter Gibbs digs through the GQT archives in this festive edition of the programme.
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It’s 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
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2/2 2/2 The Passion. The Archers present a magical version of the medieval dramas.
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Dramatisation of Rumer Godden’s beloved children’s Christmas classic about two lost dolls.
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All accused of raping a woman sedated by her husband who had invited them. Only in France?
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6/6 Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from a hungry audience in Walthamstow.
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Do religions do enough for those grieving at times of collective merriment?
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What threats and opportunities does the Arctic face?
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This festive season we unravel the science of games - and, of course, play some ourselves.
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John Wilson on a poet, a journalist, a model engineer, and a fundraiser.
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Poet Emily Berry explores the music and mystery of Connie Converse.
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A look back at Woman’s Hour in 2024.
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Take Four Books speaks to writer Rachelle Atalla about her new book and its influences.
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1/13 Paul Gambaccini returns with a new run of the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz.
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Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of most of the federal death row inmates.
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The latest as demonstrators take to the streets over the burning of a Christmas tree.
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Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
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The latest as the head of the World Health Organisation was at one of the targeted sites.
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The Parker Solar Probe makes history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun.
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We hear from Ukrainian POWs who have spent their first Christmas freed in two years.
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Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from?
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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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The sitcom Dinner for One, recorded in 1963, has become a German New Year's Eve tradition
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Helen Mort charts our relationship with running, from prehistoric times to present day.
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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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The latest weather reports and forecast
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The UK economy had no growth between July and September, according to revised figures.
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1/7 The Wombles are happy to be back at home but a surprise visitor seems unusually quiet.
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3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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The new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said it was his aim to unite and stabilise the country
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2/7 Plans are afoot for Great Uncle Bulgaria's trip to America, but Tobermory is worried.
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Pain management takes on tiny beating hearts in a dish and prosthetic legs.
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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3/7 There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?
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“Christmas Tree - One Star”
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The head of the WHO says he was waiting at the country's main airport when it was hit
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4/7 Are you a wolf or a Womble? Wellington's quick thinking saves the day.
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Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches.
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NATO is increasing naval presence in the Baltic, after the cutting of an undersea cable
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5/7 Cousin Botany has something to say about Wellington and Tomsk's oil rig.
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5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
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A rare apology from Vladimir Putin for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash.
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Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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A South Korean passenger jet has crash-landed -- killing almost everyone on board.
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A special episode focusing on listeners' highlights of the year, presented by Anita Anand.
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Plans are coming together for Kate
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Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.
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There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
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Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences.
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Joy has a big question to ask.
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Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
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There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
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Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
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Jolene puts her foot in it.
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Tess Tyler and Seckou Keita join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks
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The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
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10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
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Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.
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Why striding out for a walk after rainfall could improve your mood and immune system!
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President Milei is cutting inflation, government spending and regulations.
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What were 2024’s biggest science moments?
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How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
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In Touch celebrates Christmas Eve with two very special guests.
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Victoria Wood’s audio diaries with never-before-heard material.
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Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
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Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
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Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.
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Paul Merton looks back at the concept, challenges and legacy of the Millennium Dome.
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A special edition featuring the winners of Feedback's Interview of the Year.
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John Wilson on a poet, a journalist, a model engineer, and a fundraiser.
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Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
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Rhianna Pratchett is in Wales to meet the giant of Cader Idris.
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The ghosts haunting Ukraine's relations with Poland - and the killers some see as heroes.
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Short festive documentaries and adventures in sound. Presented by Josie Long.
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Count Binface resurrects the mighty Ceefax. With one small hitch. It’s on the radio.
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How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
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Clive Anderson and guests with a festive mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Rhianna Pratchett visits the Scottish coast to hear stories about a seal-like creature.
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Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
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Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
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Pets are for life, not just for Christmas, but how much does it cost to care for one?
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Jennifer Saunders makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree
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Steve Rosenberg's song about his Russian friend struck an unexpected chord with Muscovites
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We speak to a death row prisoner who's sentence was commuted today
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1/5 Mackintosh is forced to be Walker's assistant in the Samoan islands, a man he despises.
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We speak to a Syrian Christian amid fears that religious minorities might be vulnerable.
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2/5 Alban Torel thinks his posting in Sondurah secure until there is a sudden local uprising.
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A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams.
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3/5 A local woman threatens to disrupt the marriage of Guy and Doris in a Malay outpost.
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Has Israel opened a new phase of Middle East war?
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4/5 Warburton's tidy and precise world is upended by the arrival of an uncouth assistant.
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Kamal Adwan is one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza
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5/5 On the eve of his retirement, George Moon is asked to opine on a highly personal matter.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive eating.
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Josie Long presents short documentaries that rise up from the soil.
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An elephant destined for fame, and a legacy that will echo in time.
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5/8 Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
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Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try to tackle their listeners' problems.
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A composition for voices and harp, written on a cargo ship on the Atlantic in 1942.
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The traditional Christmas Eve celebration of Midnight Mass, live from Leeds Cathedral.
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Danny Robins ventures to the Scottish Highlands for this special Christmas episode.
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Petty? Please. Alison Spittle has a long-held nativity grudge, and needs to get closure.
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Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
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Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best music performances from Loose Ends this year.
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23:00
4/4 Amy Hoggart and Thomas Mayo improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It.
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23:30
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
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23:00
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.
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23:45
It’s 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
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