BBC World Service - From Our Own Correspondent

Poverty and hope in Britain

Writer Bernard Hare tells a story of poverty and hope from Northern England.

A buffet of treats from the most interesting stories of 2012. Presented by Pascale Harter.

A year-end tour of the world concludes with stories from Europe.

China's superlatives, pushy Indian parents, sweaty South Korea and animist rites in Burma

Highlights of the year from Africa. Presented by Pascale Harter.

This week, highlights of the year from around the world. In this edition: Latin America.

Pascale Harter presents highlights of the year from the United States.

With stories from Equatorial Guinea, Poland, El Salvador, Cuba, China and Saint Helena.

Holiday-themed stories from the Atlantic island of St Helena and Finland.

Stories on Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines, and eating hairy crab in Shanghai.