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Former MP Clare Short joins Richard to talk about life in and out of politics.

Reporter Anna Magnusson had recorded some quintessential Christmas Sounds from the streets of Glasgow, with Daniel the Big Issue seller, Joseph the fundraiser, and Major Miriam from the Salvation Army.

Karachi in Pakistan is a city transformed. Once a cultural hub, it's now struggling under the dangerous presence of the Taliban. Documentary film maker Mobeen Azhar describes his experience filming the Karachi police as they try and keep control of the city.

After some very public and outspoken views this past week by a US republican candidate and the newly crowned heavyweight boxing champion of the world, is it important to allow freedom of speech, or are there limits? Philosopher and writer Julian Baggini chats to Richard about the ethical and moral issues of saying whatever you want.

Reporter Bob Dickson hears a very personal story of one family's experience of organ donation. Richard is also joined on the programme by Sheila McLean, Emeritus Professor of Law and Ethics in Medicine at the University of Glasgow, to discuss the emotional and ethical issues surrounding organ donation.

Continuing our occasional series on the 7 deadly sins - as we enter the season where excess often occurs, a reflection on Gluttony and the propensity of humans to overdo it, in the company of Julian Baggini, Dr Sheila McLean, and Mary Cullen, editor of the religious publication Open House.