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Letters To Father Christmas

Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas, featuring some by Dickens and Tolkien. From 2001.

JRR Tolkien immortalised Christmas letters in Letters from Father Christmas.

Charles Dickens penned a letter to Santa in 1843 telling him about his new work, A Christmas Carol.

Carole Boyd takes us from the beautifully penned sentiments of great writers to some of the most original examples of children's letters and explores the origins and continuing popularity of this favourite Christmas tradition.

Producer: Adele Armstrong

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

30 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 201901:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Dec 201406:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 201413:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 201420:30
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  • Christmas Eve 201402:30
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  • Christmas Eve 201607:30
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  • Christmas Eve 201617:30
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  • Christmas Day 201605:30
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  • Mon 23 Dec 201906:30
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  • Mon 23 Dec 201913:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Dec 201920:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 201901:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra