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Leading Indian rationalist Sanal Edamaruku with the latest on his fight against blasphemy charges in India, filed one year ago after he debunked a supposed miracle at a Catholic Church in Mumbai. Please sign the petition calling on the Indian Prime Minister to intervene in the case: http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/drop-blasphemy-charges-against-sanal-edamaruku

In the March edition of the RA Podcast, Alom Shaha discusses Islam's problem with evolution, the new President of the BHA Jim Al-Khalili tells us why it's time for a more accommodating approach to religion, humanist chaplain Chris Stedman makes the case for inter-faith, and comedian Stewart Lee bemoans the lengths to which parents must go to get their kids into faith schools. Length: 25:36 Music by Andrea Rocca

It's Christmas Eve, and in the final Advent Podcast Richard Dawkins tells Robin Ince why we should celebrate Alfred Russel Wallace alongside Charles Darwin as the co-discoverer of natural selection. Recorded in 2008. Music by Andrea Rocca.

In the 23rd Advent Podcast, comedian Dara Ó Briain speaks to Robin Ince backstage at Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People 2008, and is rudely interrupted by Ricky Gervais. Recorded in 2008. Music by Andrea Rocca.

For the 22nd Advent Podcast singer-songwriter Philip Jeays very kindly provided us with the song he performed at the 2008 Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People shows, "Death Bed" (just in case your kids are around, be warned the song features some colourful language). Recorded in 2008. Additional music by Andrea Rocca.

On 21 December, Tim Minchin talks to Robin Ince about the scientist or philosopher he would like to hold an annual celebration for. Recorded in 2008. Music by Andrea Rocca.

In the 20th Advent Podcast, comedian Josie Long tells Robin Ince that she would like to celebrate Kurt Vonnegut at Christmas. Recorded in 2008. Music by Andrea Rocca.

In the 19th Advent Podcast, science author and broadcaster Ann Druyan explains why she would like to celebrate eight scientists, each one represented by a Hanukkah candle. Recorded in 2008. Music by Andrea Rocca.

Musician and comedian Mitch Benn explains the true meaning of Christmas. Taken from the 20-track CD recording of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People 2010, available for £12 from Gofasterstripe.com

Comedian Jo Neary has some handy Christmas gift ideas. Taken from the 20-track CD recording of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People 2010, available for £12 from Gofasterstripe.com