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When I Met Jane Austen: Omnibus 2
Five writers and thinkers on the genius of Jane Austen
26/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Bishop Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington.
4. Autumn cuisine in Japan and Northern Ireland
The acclaimed food writer on autumnal flavours from Japan to Northern Ireland.
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.
What does it take to make something which has never existed on Earth before?
Reflection for Boxing Day with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
Horse-powered Pint
An Oxfordshire brewery using heavy horses to deliver beer.
Bill Bailey: With Great Pleasure at Christmas
Bill Bailey and his band perform his favourite songs and readings at the BBC Radio Theatre
Sir James Dyson Guest Edits Today
Sir James Dyson is the second Today guest editor this Christmas.
Kate Winslet, actor
Kate Winslet, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's relationships with the dark
Is it fear or fun, work or play? A look at life, study and history.
A Life Through Drink: Dave Broom
Jaega Wise explores influential drink writer Dave Broom’s life, career and love for whisky
5. Truffle hunting and returning home
The well-loved food writer on culinary curiosity and memories conjured by taste.
Joy in the Morning
Episode 2
Can Bertie promote the course of true love, and avoid his own recapture by Florence?
US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
President Trump says the group had been targeting and killing Christians.
Eeyore
Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with children’s writers Nadia Shireen and Charlie Higson.
25/12/2025
Jolene receives an unexpected Christmas present.
Away in a Mangle!
How long will Count Arthur last in the role of Father Christmas this year?
Dead Funny History
History of Football
Fun football history for families. Presented by Greg Jenner.
From The Archives: Seasons Greetings
Kathy Clugston leads us through the GQT festive archive.
Baltic Christmas by Gerard McKeown
A young man returns home for a charity swim off the north coast of Ireland.
Antony Price, Sister Stan Kennedy, Ena Collymore Woodstock, John Carey
Jon Kay on a fashion designer, a nun, a barrister, a literary critic
Were there really Three Wise Men?
From counting people to measuring housework - we explore.
Trump warns of more US strikes on militants in Nigeria
President Trump said the attacks targeted Islamic State group fighters.
26/12/2025 Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend
Ukraine's President Zelensky says he'll meet Donald Trump in Florida this weekend.
Series 1
The Drunk and the Bullion Stone
Ian Hislop's comedy quest leads him back to the Picts laughing at drunks.
Boxing Day Special
Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special.
George strikes a nerve.
Jane Austen
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore Austen adaptations past and present.
Newscast Review of the Year
With Newscast's review of the year.
22nd to 28th December
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Ian McMillan hosts Simon Armitage, Helen Mort and Katharine Goda, with music from LYR.
US judge blocks Trump deportation of British activist
British campaigner Imran Ahmed granted temporary reprieve after visa revocation
Christmas in New York
A lonely New Yorker comes home one day to find a Christmas tree set up in his apartment.
Spores: Series 2
Episode 2. Cruel Deceiver
Bryn finds an unexpected ally in France as the hunt for the rogue Mould Inspector deepens.
Christmas through the eyes of a convert
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
