Traditional Christmas

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Charles Dickens.

A resonantly beautiful seasonal story by George Mackay Brown. Read by Robert Jack.

In 2015 it was adult colouring books. This year, it's origami.

Mary Berry demonstrates her Chocolate Roulade, a great alternative to Christmas Pudding.

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin.

Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.

Armstrong and Miller reunite to present their favourite bits of writing, music and song.

The Choral Director of the Halle Choir sings a few and puts this theory to the test.

A meditation on snow by Marcus Sedgwick.

Poet and spoken word artist Harry Baker looks back on his Christmases so far.

Harry Parkhill visits George Overton on his Christmas tree farm in Lincolnshire.

Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.

What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?

A reimagining the story of the Nativity, 'written' by five- and six-year-old children.

A magical Christmas drama by Elliott Kerrigan. Starring Luke Newberry and Lizzie Roper.

Series of short stories written for Radio 4 by Alexander McCall Smith.

Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.

Sir David Attenborough presents the emperor penguin from the Antarctic Peninsula.

Roger McGough presents a selection of winter poems read by some celebrated actors.