20/12/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell. What's had the biggest influence on world affairs this year - global chaos and terrorism, or global diplomacy?
Amid a rare outbreak of global agreement, we weigh up the highs and lows of world diplomacy
We'll hear from Chris Watson, sound man to David Attenborough, as he guides us through his favourite wildlife recordings of the year.
Hugh Sykes meets two Tunisian rappers risking their lives to ridicule so-called Islamic State through their music.
On the papers; Nicholas Parsons, author and Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins, and Mary Beard, classics professor.
And on the Sunday before Christmas we welcome back the English Chamber Choir.
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Clips
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The year in diplomacy: David Miliband & Nancy Soderberg
Duration: 01:35
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Sounds of the year: aquatic insects
Duration: 01:20
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Sounds of the year: dawn chorus
Duration: 01:12
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Sounds of the year: dinosaur nest site
Duration: 01:20
Broadcast
- Sun 20 Dec 2015 09:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.