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Series 1: From Beer to Eternity
8 – From Motown to Ed Sheeran
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis wander between Motown and Ed Sheeran with Mark Billingham.
21/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Salman Rushdie
On his new collection of short fiction and its connections to three other literary works.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
The church of St John the Baptist in Mathon, Herefordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St John the Baptist in Mathon, Herefordshire.
A Visually Impaired Figure Skater, Navigating a New EU Border System
A visually impaired figure skater tells In Touch about the sport she loves.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Faith and the climate crisis: ten years since Laudato Si
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
Red Leicester
Sarah Swadling is in Leicestershire, with the Red Leicester cheese making Clarke family.
The latest weather reports and forecast
New Archbishop of Westminster; Billy Bragg protest song; Priestess of Avalon
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
Ethiopiaid
Jenny Agutter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ethiopiaid.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Advent Authors - CS Lewis
On the Fourth Sunday of Advent from Belfast, reflecting on the writings of CS Lewis.
Dismaland: Banksy's dystopian theme park
In 2015, the street artist transformed a derelict pool into a dystopian ‘bemusement park’.
Liz Berry on the Robin
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
A festive Broadcasting House
A brass band, a druid celebrating Winter Solstice and Darren Jones with a review of 2025.
Kate Winslet, actor
Kate Winslet, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Chris has the rug pulled, and The Archers come together for the festive season.
Mary Berry
The former Bake Off judge and queen of Christmas.
Series 84
6. London's Royal Festival Hall
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Richard Coles and Tony Hawks return to the Royal Festival Hall.
The latest weather forecast
"Shadow of war": is the UK ready?
Amid escalating warnings, we examine whether the UK is prepared for war.
Left Out: the political radicalisation of young women - and the silence surrounding it
A look at the leftwards move of young women and why media and politicians are ignoring it
Wrexham County Borough: Rose Cuttings, Begonias and Hydrangeas
Kathy Clugston and the team visit Wrexham County Borough to answer your gardening issues.
Sense and Sensibility - Episode Two
John Yorke explores the enduring appeal of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility.
Sense and Sensibility
Part 2
Marianne is desperate to see Willoughby again. Elinor is hiding a secret about Edward.
Emma Thompson: Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility
A special episode to mark the Jane Austen anniversary with the actress Emma Thompson.
9 – From Ipswich Town to Nessie
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis perambulate between Ipswich Town and Nessie, with Susie Dent.
When Laurel and Hardy spent Christmas at an English pub
In 1953, the comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spent a few weeks at the Bull Inn.
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
1. Mondex
Claudia Hammond revisits a bold experiment in digital cash, launched in Swindon
US reportedly intercepts third oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Venezuela has accused the US of international piracy
Peter Curran
Peter Curran presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Fallon is left shaken.
A Very British Christmas
A headlong dive into Christmas Day 2024, made up entirely from phone-recorded voice notes.
Get Some Houseplants
Why houseplants may help your productivity, brain power and improve the air you breathe.
Feedback's Interview of the Year 2025
Andrea Catherwood announces the winner of Feedback's Interview of the Year 2025.
Rob Reiner, Joanna Trollope, Stanley Baxter, Sophie Kinsella
Matthew Bannister on a film-maker, a comedian and two authors.
Mortgages, Silver Marriages and Warren Buffett
How will this week's rate cut by the Bank of England affect mortgages?
Ukraine's defiant stand in Pokrovsk
Ukraine's soldiers resist Russia's relentless advance in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region
Loose Ends Lounge: Curtis Stigers, Amy MacDonald, The Lottery Winners, Rachel Sermanni, Peat & Diesel
Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best music performances from Loose Ends this year.
Dickens
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Charles Dickens.
Dreaming
A Nottingham lad gets stuck and breaks free in the same afternoon. By Henry Normal.
