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Season 2007

  • S2007E01 The Summer Floods

    • December 24, 2007
    • BBC News

    The sight of large parts of the country under water was one of the defining images of the year. Jon Kay and Mark Simpson recall the summer floods, and find out how some of the victims have fared since.

  • S2007E02 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2007
    • BBC News

    Francis Collings looks back at the highs and lows of the sporting year, such as Lewis Hamilton's brave bid to become world Formula One champion, and how England got so close to retaining their rugby World Cup title.

  • S2007E03 Culture Review

    • December 24, 2007
    • BBC News

    The BBC's Arts Correspondent Razia Iqbal looks back on the year, from the big events in music, the arts and literature, to the opening of an exhibition of artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb.

  • S2007E04 The Year in Film

    • December 25, 2007
    • BBC News

    Tom Brook reviews the year's Hollywood films with help from some top industry names.

  • S2007E05 The Hunt For Madeleine McCann

    • December 26, 2007
    • BBC News

    Madeleine McCann disappeared from a holiday apartment in Portugal 3 May 2007. Jane Hill was one of the first journalists on the scene, and has returned many times since. She looks back at the investigation and the huge impact the story made.

  • S2007E06 We Remember

    • December 26, 2007
    • BBC News

    Recalling leading figures from politics, sport and the arts who passed away in 2007.

Season 2008

  • S2008E01 Film

    • December 24, 2008
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode on the hits, the flops, the blockbusters and the unexpected gems in movies during 2008.

  • S2008E02 The Olympics

    • December 24, 2008
    • BBC News

    James Pearce looks back at Team GB's remarkable success in the Olympics and the Paralympics.

  • S2008E03 The Year Of The Box

    • December 25, 2008
    • BBC News

    During the year the BBC has been tracking a container as it travels around the world, highlight the issues of the global economy. Declan Curry reports on international trade during the global recession.

  • S2008E04 Yes We Can

    • December 26, 2008
    • BBC News

    Adam Brookes reports from Washington on the extraordinary story of Barack Obama on the road to the White House. And he wonders how this new President will meet the expectations of his dramatic campaign success.

  • S2008E05 The 'W' Years

    • December 27, 2008
    • BBC News

    Matt Frei in Washington reports on the George W Bush years - from 9/11 to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the economic downturn. He reflects on the likely legacy of this controversial president.

  • S2008E06 We Remember

    • December 29, 2008
    • BBC News

    Remembering some of the world's leading figures who passed away in 2008.

  • S2008E07 The Arts

    • December 31, 2008
    • BBC News

    Razia Iqbal reflects on what was hot and what was not in the world of the creative and performing arts this year.

  • S2008E08 The Year in Sport

    • January 2, 2009
    • BBC News

    2008 wasn't only about the Olympics. It was a fantastic year of sporting competition and achievement from football to Formula 1. We look back at some of the best moments of 2008.

Season 2009

  • S2009E01 The Year in Politics

    • December 19, 2009
    • BBC News

    Laura Kuenssberg looks back on a dramatic year in British politics.

  • S2009E02 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2009
    • BBC News

    A look back at the sporting highs and lows of 2009.

  • S2009E03 The Year in Film

    • December 25, 2009
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode on the hits, flops, blockbusters and unexpected gems in movies in 2009.

  • S2009E04 We Remember

    • December 29, 2009
    • BBC News

    Remembering some of the world's leading figures who passed away in 2009.

Season 2010

  • S2010E01 Return to the Floods

    • December 24, 2010
    • BBC News

    Lyse Doucet returns to parts of Pakistan badly hit by this year's floods to find out how the country is coping now.

  • S2010E02 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2010
    • BBC News

    A look back at an exciting year in sport from the World Cup to the Ryder Cup and the drama of Formula 1.

  • S2010E03 The Year in Film

    • December 24, 2010
    • BBC News

    Tom Brooks looks back at the finest movies of the year and talks to the makers and shakers in Hollywood.

  • S2010E04 The Year in Politics

    • December 25, 2010
    • BBC News

    Laura Kuenssberg looks back at a historic year of political change in the UK.

  • S2010E05 The Year in the Arts

    • December 25, 2010
    • BBC News

    The BBC's Arts Editor Will Gompertz looks back at a compelling creative year in 2010, from great exhibitions and experiments to new drama and dance.

  • S2010E06 The Year in Cinema

    • December 30, 2010
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode on the finest, funniest and flimsiest cinema of the year.

  • S2010E07 We Remember

    • December 30, 2010
    • BBC News

    We remember some of the major global figures who passed away in 2010.

Season 2011

  • S2011E01 The Year in Film

    • December 25, 2011
    • BBC News

    In a special programme Tom Brook looks back at the finest movies of the year and talks to the makers and shakers in Hollywood.

  • S2011E02 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2011
    • BBC News

    A look back at an exciting year in sport from victory for England's cricketers to a close call for Wales in the Rugby World Cup.

  • S2011E03 The Year in Politics

    • December 26, 2011
    • BBC News

    Norman Smith reports from Westminster on a dramatic year in British politics.

  • S2011E04 We Remember

    • December 31, 2011
    • BBC News

    Programme remembering some of the major global figures who passed away in 2011.

Season 2012

  • S2012E01 The Year in Film

    • December 23, 2012
    • BBC News

    A look back at the key films and movie-related events of the year.

  • S2012E02 The Year in Books

    • December 24, 2012
    • BBC News

    A look at some of 2012's big publishing events, and highlights from the year's Meet the Author interviews with Nick Higham.

  • S2012E03 The Diamond Jubilee

    • December 25, 2012
    • BBC News

    Daniela Relph looks back at the Queen's diamond jubilee along with the other key royal moments of 2012.

  • S2012E04 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2012
    • BBC News

    A look back on one of the most remarkable sporting years in memory. From the Premier League's dramatic finish to an amazing turnaround at the Ryder Cup, and of course the Olympics, 2012 was an unforgettable year in sport.

  • S2012E05 We Remember

    • December 27, 2012
    • BBC News

    Programme remembering some of the major global figures who passed away in 2012.

  • S2012E06 The Year in Politics

    • December 28, 2012
    • BBC News

    Norman Smith reports from Westminster on a dramatic year in British politics.

  • S2012E07 The Olympic Games

    • December 30, 2012
    • BBC News

    It was the Olympic Games we will never forget: with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Games, these highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever.

Season 2013

  • S2013E01 The Year in Film

    • December 23, 2013
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode takes a look back on film releases over the last twelve months.

  • S2013E02 The Year in Books

    • December 23, 2013
    • BBC News

    Nick Higham meets the authors behind many of the new books of 2013 and reflects on the winners of the year's most notable awards.

  • S2013E03 The Year in Politics

    • December 24, 2013
    • BBC News

    Norman Smith looks back on the stories making the political headlines in 2013.

  • S2013E04 The Royal Year

    • December 24, 2013
    • BBC News

    Daniela Relph follows the royal family through the ups and downs of a significant year.

  • S2013E05 The Weather Year

    • December 24, 2013
    • BBC News

    2013 was a year of extreme weather. From the devastating tornado which struck Oklahoma in May, to the recent chaos and suffering caused by Typhoon Haiyan. This programme looks at the causes of extremes in weather and the effect on our world.

  • S2013E06 We Remember

    • December 25, 2013
    • BBC News

    Programme remembering some of the major global figures who passed away in 2013.

  • S2013E07 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2013
    • BBC News

    A look back at an historic sporting year. 2013 was the year the long wait for a British men's singles champion at Wimbledon finally ended, and the most successful football manager in British history finally retired.

Season 2014

  • S2014E01 The Year in Film

    • December 22, 2014
    • BBC News

    Film critic Mark Kermode takes a look back at the big releases of the year, sorting his festive favourites from the Christmas turkeys.

  • S2014E02 The Weather Year

    • December 22, 2014
    • BBC News

    Who can forget the images of the Thames bursting its banks, or homes turned to islands on the Somerset Levels? Nick Miller looks back on the year the weather became the news.

  • S2014E03 The Year in Politics

    • December 24, 2014
    • BBC News

    From Scotland's referendum vote to the UK's first elected UKIP MPs, Adam Fleming looks back at the big political events of the year.

  • S2014E04 The Year In Space

    • December 24, 2014
    • BBC News

    The world held its breath as European scientists landed a probe the size of a washing machine on a comet. Pallab Ghosh looks back on celestial events.

  • S2014E05 The Year In Books

    • December 24, 2014
    • BBC News

    Meet the Author's Nick Higham looks back at the books that have graced the shelves this year, talking to the authors and revealing the stories behind the stories.

  • S2014E06 Brazilian Summer

    • December 24, 2014
    • BBC News

    It was the World Cup that saw Germany triumph and England fall short. Patrick Gearey relives the highs and lows of a fantastic summer in Brazil.

  • S2014E07 The Royal Year

    • December 25, 2014
    • BBC News

    The Queen led acts of remembrance for the outbreak of the First World War. Prince George travelled to New Zealand on his first royal tour.

  • S2014E08 We Remember

    • December 25, 2014
    • BBC News

    Programme remembering some of the major global figures who passed away in 2014, including Ian Paisley, Richard Attenborough, Lynda Bellingham and Robin Williams.

  • S2014E09 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2014
    • BBC News

    Tim Hague and Katie Gornall look back through the year's sporting highlights, including the World Cup in Brazil, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Lewis Hamilton's F1 triumph.

Season 2015

  • S2015E01 The Year in Film

    • December 21, 2015
    • BBC News

    Film critic Mark Kermode takes a look back at the big releases of the year, sorting his festive favourites from the Christmas turkeys.

  • S2015E02 Football in Crisis

    • December 21, 2015
    • BBC News

    Richard Conway goes behind the scenes at football's governing body, Fifa, and examines how the crisis will impact on the beautiful game.

  • S2015E03 The Trending Year

    • December 22, 2015
    • BBC News

    What are the stories that have dominated social media this year? Anne-Marie Tomchak takes a look at the issues that have been trending.

  • S2015E04 The Royal Year

    • December 23, 2015
    • BBC News

    This year the Queen became Britain's longest reigning monarch. Sarah Campbell looks back on the momentous occasion and another royal birth.

  • S2015E05 We Remember

    • December 24, 2015
    • BBC News

    Christopher Lee, Cilla Black and Denis Healey - just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in We Remember.

  • S2015E06 The Year in Science

    • December 24, 2015
    • BBC News

    Rebecca Morelle looks back on the year in science - from a British astronaut blasting off into space, to efforts to halt global warming here on Earth.

  • S2015E07 The Year in Politics

    • December 24, 2015
    • BBC News

    Adam Fleming looks back at the big political events of the year.

  • S2015E08 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2015
    • BBC News

    Tim Hague and Jess Creighton take us on a trip through the year's sporting highlights.

Season 2016

  • S2016E01 Gold Rush in Rio

    • December 19, 2016
    • BBC News

    It's been a fantastic year for the UK's Olympians and Paralympians. Nick Hope and Kate Grey look back on a golden summer in Rio.

  • S2016E02 The Year in Politics

    • December 21, 2016
    • BBC News

    There was the vote to leave the European Union, the resignation of one Prime Minister, and the arrival of another - Adam Fleming looks back on a tumultuous year.

  • S2016E03 The Royal Year

    • December 21, 2016
    • BBC News

    This year the Queen celebrated her 90th birthday. Daniela Relph looks back on the momentous occasion and other events in the Royal calendar.

  • S2016E04 The Year in Science

    • December 22, 2016
    • BBC News

    Rebecca Morelle looks back on the year in science - from British astronaut Tim Peake's adventures in space, to a discovery that will transform our understanding of the universe.

  • S2016E05 We Remember (1)

    • December 23, 2016
    • BBC News

    Muhammed Ali, Sir Terry Wogan and Prince - just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in Review 2016: We Remember Part One.

  • S2016E06 The Year in Film

    • December 23, 2016
    • BBC News

    Film critic Mark Kermode takes a look back at the big releases of the year, sorting the crackers from the turkeys.

  • S2016E07 We Remember (2)

    • December 23, 2016
    • BBC News

    David Bowie, Ronnie Corbett and Victoria Wood - just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in Review 2016: We Remember Part Two.

  • S2016E08 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2016
    • BBC News

    It's been a busy year in sport, from the Olympics and Euro 2016 to Andy Murray reaching the top of the tennis rankings.

Season 2017

  • S2017E01 The Year in Politics

    • December 21, 2017
    • BBC News

    It's been a turbulent year in politics, from Theresa May's snap election that backfired so spectacularly, to continuing tussles with the EU over Brexit. Ellie Price reviews the year in British politics.

  • S2017E02 The Year in Science

    • December 21, 2017
    • BBC News

    Rebecca Morelle looks back on the year in science - from a spectacular eclipse that wowed millions of Americans to the end of a 20 year mission to Saturn.

  • S2017E03 The Royal Year

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC News

    From the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to the retirement from royal duties of the Duke of Edinburgh, Sarah Campbell looks back on the key events in the royal year.

  • S2017E04 The Year in Film

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC News

    Film critic Mark Kermode takes a look back at the big releases of the year, sorting the crackers from the turkeys.

  • S2017E05 We Remember

    • December 22, 2017
    • BBC News

    Sir Bruce Forsyth, Sir Roger Moore, Glen Campbell and John Noakes - just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in Review 2017: We Remember.

  • S2017E06 The Business Year

    • December 23, 2017
    • BBC News

    Rachel Horne looks back at the big stories this year, and asks what we can expect in the coming twelve months.

  • S2017E07 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2017
    • BBC News

    It's been another memorable year in sport, from the World Athletics Championships to Anthony Joshua's rise to the top of world boxing. Alex Gulrajani and Jessica Creighton take us on a trip through the year's sporting highlights.

Season 2018

  • S2018E01 The Rural Year

    • December 17, 2018
    • BBC News

    Britain's farmers have faced a year of unusual weather and tough conditions. The BBC's Danny Savage takes a look at 12 months of challenging times in Review 2018: The Rural Year.

  • S2018E02 The Media Year

    • December 18, 2018
    • BBC News

    From fake news to data breaches, big budget TV shows to the changing face of the press, it's been an eventful 12 months for the media. The BBC's Amol Rajan gives his take in Review 2018: The Media Year.

  • S2018E03 The Retail Year

    • December 19, 2018
    • BBC News

    Britain's high streets are going through a dramatic period of change, with big name closures and the shift to online. The BBC's Emma Simpson reports on 12 months that have changed the shape of shopping.

  • S2018E04 The Year in Science

    • December 20, 2018
    • BBC News

    It was the year climate scientists warned it was now or never to save the planet, NASA sent a probe to touch the sun and a paralysed man took his first steps. The BBC's Pallab Ghosh looks back at 12 months in science and the environment.

  • S2018E05 The Year in Film

    • December 21, 2018
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode sorts the crackers from the turkeys, in his Christmas review of 2018's big releases on the silver screen.

  • S2018E06 Football Fever

    • December 21, 2018
    • BBC News

    The World Cup in Russia delivered a summer of football fever, with England making a memorable journey to the semi-finals. The BBC's Olly Foster was there and reports on the highs and lows of the tournament.

  • S2018E07 The Year in Politics

    • December 22, 2018
    • BBC News

    The rocky road to Brexit has made it a turbulent year in British politics. Jo Coburn - from the BBC's Politics Live - takes a look back at a seismic 12 months.

  • S2018E08 We Remember

    • December 23, 2018
    • BBC News

    Stephen Hawking, Aretha Franklin, Kofi Annan, John McCain, Stan Lee, Tessa Jowell and Ken Dodd - just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated.

  • S2018E09 The Year in Sport

    • December 23, 2018
    • BBC News

    It's been a memorable year of sport - with stunning successes for British stars. Ben Croucher and Holly Hamilton take us on a trip through 2018's sporting highlights.

  • S2018E10 The Royal Year

    • December 24, 2018
    • BBC News

    From Harry and Meghan's wedding to Prince Charles's 70th birthday party, the BBC's Daniela Relph looks back at the big events in Review 2018: The Royal Year.

Season 2019

  • S2019E01 The Year in Film

    • December 20, 2019
    • BBC News

    Mark Kermode sorts the crackers from the turkeys, in his Christmas review of 2019's big releases on the silver screen.

  • S2019E02 The Year in Science

    • December 20, 2019
    • BBC News

    In a year shaped by the impact of deforestation and climate change, Pallab Ghosh reports on the frontiers of science and space.

  • S2019E03 Coastal Britain

    • December 21, 2019
    • BBC News

    Simon McCoy looks back at the challenges and opportunities faced by Britain's Coastal communities in 2019.

  • S2019E04 The Thomas Cook Story

    • December 21, 2019
    • BBC News

    The downfall of travel firm Thomas Cook had a far reaching effect on customers and staff. The BBC's Tom Burridge tells the story of how one of Britain's biggest brands collapsed in 2019.

  • S2019E05 The Media Year

    • December 22, 2019
    • BBC News

    The BBC's Amol Rajan takes a close up look at a year dominated by the power of social media.

  • S2019E06 Brexitcast

    • December 23, 2019
    • BBC News

    The team behind the hit podcast – and TV show – reflects on another a turbulent year for the UK’s politics and its relationship with the EU.

  • S2019E07 The Royal Year

    • December 24, 2019
    • BBC News

    Sarah Campbell looks back on twelve months of the most significant events for the Royal family.

  • S2019E08 We Remember

    • December 24, 2019
    • BBC News

    Doris Day, Clive James, Toni Morrison, Albert Finney and Gordon Banks - just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in We Remember.

  • S2019E09 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2019
    • BBC News

    Gold for Dina Asher-Smith at the World Championships and glory for England in the Cricket World Cup - just two of this year's memorable sporting highlights celebrated in The Year in Sport.

Season 2020

  • S2020E01 The Year in Film

    • December 18, 2020
    • BBC News

    The film industry took a battering in 2020 due to Covid-19, with many cinemas closed and production badly impacted. But Mark Kermode looks at the releases that did make it onto our screens and sorts the crackers from the turkeys in his review of the year.

  • S2020E02 The Year in Science

    • December 21, 2020
    • BBC News

    2020 was a year shaped by the impact of coronavirus and the urgent search for a vaccine. BBC Science Correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at how science responded to the pandemic and also gives her analysis of the year's significant developments in space exploration and the effects of climate change.

  • S2020E03 The Coronavirus Pandemic

    • December 22, 2020
    • BBC News

    Covid-19 dominated our experience of 2020. The BBC's health editor, Hugh Pym, tells the story of the pandemic across the year and its impact on the many different aspects of people’s lives.

  • S2020E04 The Business Year

    • December 22, 2020
    • BBC News

    Business Presenter Ben Thompson reflects on how the UK economy, businesses and jobs suffered in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how everything, from the ways we work and travel to how we shop, has been forced to change.

  • S2020E05 The Year in Politics

    • December 24, 2020
    • BBC News

    2020 began with the UK leaving the European Union and soon after politicians were dealing with a global pandemic. Political Correspondent Leila Nathoo tells the story of the year in politics.

  • S2020E06 The Media Year

    • December 25, 2020
    • BBC News

    The BBC's media editor, Amol Rajan, takes a close look at how Covid-19 accelerated underlying trends, and created new ones, in the media year.

  • S2020E07 The Year in Sport

    • December 25, 2020
    • BBC News

    The world of sport was badly impacted by coronavirus, with events cancelled or forced behind closed doors, and revenues badly hit. But Liverpool became Premier League champions and Lewis Hamilton won his seventh F1 title. Patrick Gearey takes a look back at the highs and lows of the year in sport.

  • S2020E08 The Royal Year

    • December 26, 2020
    • BBC News

    Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph looks back on twelve months of the most significant events for the royal family.

  • S2020E09 We Remember

    • December 26, 2020
    • BBC News

    Vera Lynn, Sean Connery, Jack Charlton, Diana Rigg, Olivia de Havilland, Chadwick Boseman, Diego Maradona - just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in this year's 'We Remember'.

Season 2021

  • S2021E01 The Business Year

    • December 22, 2021

    Business presenter Ben Thompson reflects on how the UK economy, businesses and jobs have changed amidst the coronavirus pandemic and in the wake of Brexit. 

  • S2021E02 The Coronavirus Pandemic

    • December 22, 2021

    The BBC's health editor, Hugh Pym, tells the story of the coronavirus pandemic across the year and its impact on so many different aspects of people's lives. 

  • S2021E03 The Media Year

    • December 23, 2021

    The BBC's media editor, Amol Rajan, takes a close look at some of the organisations running our digital world in his review of the year. 

  • S2021E04 The Year in Politics

    • December 23, 2021

    From the battle against the coronavirus pandemic to the fight to slow climate change, and including some of the political controversies of the year, BBC Political Correspondent Helen Catt looks at the stories behind the headlines in her review of the year.

  • S2021E05 The Royal Year

    • December 24, 2021

    The BBC's Sarah Campbell reflects on the death of Prince Philip as she looks back on 12 months of the most significant events for the royal family.

  • S2021E06 We Remember

    • December 24, 2021

    Prince Philip, Una Stubbs, Charlie Watts, Sarah Harding, Captain Sir Tom Moore, Christopher Plummer, Jimmy Greaves - just a few of those whose lives are celebrated in this year's We Remember.

  • S2021E07 The Year in Science

    • December 24, 2021

    It was a year shaped by the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic but with significant developments in climate change and space exploration. BBC Science Correspondent Pallab Ghosh gives his analysis of the year.

  • S2021E08 The Year in Sport

    • December 24, 2021

    The world of sport roared to life in 2021 as major events took place and spectators returned. The Year in Sport takes a close look at the highs and lows of a memorable year.

  • S2021E09 The Year in Film

    • December 24, 2021

    Mark Kermode looks at the movie releases that made it onto screens, big and small, and sorts the crackers from the turkeys in his review of 2021.

Season 2022

  • S2022E01 The Year in Politics

    • December 21, 2022

    BBC News looks back on the year in politics.

  • S2022E02 The War in Ukraine

    • December 21, 2022

    The BBC’s teams on the front lines give analysis of the most critical moments in the conflict in Ukraine.

  • S2022E03 The Year in Health

    • December 21, 2022

    BBC News looks back on the year 2022.

  • S2022E04 The Royal Year

    • December 22, 2022

    BBC News looks back at the most significant events for the royal family in 2022, including the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  • S2022E05 The Rising Cost of Living

    • December 22, 2022

    BBC News reflects on a year when the economy was squeezed and where rising costs have dominated

  • S2022E06 We Remember

    • December 22, 2022

    BBC News looks back at those who left us in 2022.

  • S2022E07 The Year in Sport

    • December 23, 2022

    The Year in Sport takes a close look at the highs and lows of a memorable year.

Season 2023

  • S2023E01 The Biggest Stories

    • December 22, 2023

    BBC News reflects on a few of the biggest news stories this year.

  • S2023E02 The Year in Sport

    • December 23, 2023

    BBC News takes a look at some of the biggest moments in sport this year.

  • S2023E03 The Royal Year

    • December 23, 2023

    BBC News reflects on the coronation and other significant events for the royal family in 2023.

  • S2023E04 We Remember

    • December 23, 2023

    BBC News looks back on those who left us this year.

Season 2024

  • S2024E01 The Royal Year

    • December 22, 2024

    BBC News reflects on significant events for the royal family in 2024.

  • S2024E02 We Remember

    • December 22, 2024

    BBC News looks back on those who left us this year.

  • S2024E03 The Year in Sport

    • December 22, 2024

    BBC News takes a look at some of the biggest moments in sport this year.

  • S2024E04 The Biggest Stories

    • December 22, 2024

    BBC News reflects on a few of the biggest news stories this year.