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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.