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Series 5
Case 9: Christmas Casebook with Diane Morgan
Danny Robins unpacks a Christmas hamper of horror with special guest Diane Morgan.
24/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. French deliciousness, tastes of the Bosphorus and pasta's generosity
One of food writing's finest evokes deliciousness in Bordeaux, Istanbul and Rome.
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.
How did President Trump transform science in 2025?
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it’s already having.
Christmas Eve reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
24/12/25 The Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
Chelsea Pensioners receive their traditional Christmas present from the UK dairy industry.
Melvyn Bragg Guest Edits Today
Writer and broadcaster Lord Melvyn Bragg is the first Today guest editor this Christmas.
Were there really Three Wise Men?
From counting people to measuring housework - we explore.
Two Nottingham Lads
1. From One Nottingham Man to Another
Two men from Nottingham have a chilling encounter on opposing sides in the Ukraine war.
Epstein Files, Plane spotting, Janie Dee, South Asian female DJs
Epstein victim Marina Lacerda on her reaction to the release of documents.
Youth Justice: The project keeping young offenders out of custody
Why has the number of under-18s in custody in England and Wales dropped to a record low?
22nd to 28th December
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. A love of menus
The well-loved food writer on the pleasure of creating a menu.
Joy in the Morning
Episode 1
Martin Jarvis directs Wooster and Jeeves’ comic adventure at eccentric Steeple Bumpleigh.
Zelensky changes position on territory in new pleace plan
President Zelensky outlines an updated 20-point US-Ukrainian peace plan.
Pooh Bear
Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with Nick Butterworth and Julia Donaldson about Pooh Bear.
23/12/2025
Kenton makes an admission.
The Truth about Phyllis Twigg
A light-hearted Christmas drama about giving credit where credit’s due.
Christmas 2025
The annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College, Cambridge
Series 2
8. Love
India examines the pressures of unconditional love and learns how love can be learned.
Zelensky: Ukraine could accept Donbas demilitarised zone
Latest peace proposal is most significant softening from Ukraine on territory.
President Zelensky sets out a new peace plan
The Ukrainian leader signals he is willing to negotiate with Russia about territory
Series 1
Wordplay
Ian Hislop begins a comedy quest in search of ancient British wordplay.
Julian Clary hosts a brand new panel show celebrating everything he hates about Christmas.
Eyebrows are raised at the Christmas parade.
Bill Nighy
Actor Bill Nighy reveals some of the turning points in his career.
What Is Truth?
Debate examining the question: what is truth?
Tony Juniper on parrots, princes and environmental protection
Tony Juniper, head of Natural England, shares his hopes and fears for the state of nature.
Camino Francés with Maggie McLean
Clare walks with Rev Canon Maggie McLean of York Minster along the Camino de Santiago.
The Swift
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
US visa ban on social media campaigners
EU, France, Germany condemn US State Dept. for denying visas to 'radical activists'
Spirit of Christmas
Late on Christmas Eve, a couple encounter a child who claims to be the Spirit of Christmas
David Eagle: See No Eagle
2. Technology
Blind folk singer and stand-up comedian David Eagle tells tales of his life in music.
A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve
