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The Adventure of the Stupid Ignorant Americans
Lord Zimbabwe and Dr Lilac are moon-bound, pursuing abducted hillbillies.
The Winter Queen
2. Blizzard
Pilgrim searches for the mysterious Mrs Bronson as a fierce blizzard hits Melcombe.
Returning home one Christmas Eve, Ivan Spektroff is in for a horrifying surprise.
Absent Friends 2025
Dame Patricia Routledge
Actress Patricia Routledge is castaway by Sue Lawley.
Series 2
Nectar
David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
Paul Durcan - Christmas Day 3/3
Paul Durcan concludes reading his poem 'Christmas Day'.
Episode 2
Unscrupulous society widow Lady Susan Vernon is still scheming.
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Bruce Dickinson
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson chooses music by Deep Purple and Arthur Brown.
Two probate researchers are on a quest to find an heir to a fortune.
From 25/12/1959
Turkey trouble from Mincing - and who's under the mistletoe..?
From 23/12/1954 (Christmas Edition)
Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards!
The Killing Season
4. Jane
Is there a connection between a computer centre and a wildlife sanctuary?
1. The Vortex
Two children must battle the evil Ice Queen.
Complications
The complications in Julia's life are not just medical ones.
Series 1
Sons of the Sea
Captain Mainwaring's platoon get lost in sea fog.
Tempting Fete
Tempers rise preparing for the village fete, and Lucy discovers guitar irritates aliens.
1. Childhood
Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat
1. Survival Tips
Recipes and Christmas survival tips from the worst of pen friends Vera and Irene.
Series 84
6. London's Royal Festival Hall
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Richard Coles and Tony Hawks return to the Royal Festival Hall.
2. White Beard
Alan Dein discovers how Santa can connect with a new generation.
Christmas - Mary
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Swarzy.
Joan Bakewell
Broadcaster Joan Bakewell shares the music that makes her emotional.
Former choristers recall singing the Once in Royal solo at King's.
Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Stephen Mangan and Gyles Brandreth.
Series 4
Episode 1
Theatre awards spark subterfuge galore for event organiser Rosie.
If the Prince of Evil wants to keep his job - he must deal with Santa...
Episode 4
Milkman blues and rock DJs in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
Christmas Specials 2025
A Very Kemi Christmas and a Lammy New Year
The Dead Ringers team are back to train their festive firepower on the week’s news.
Episode 3
A week of radio that never happened. With Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes.
