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Candlelight: The Living Flame

Through personal story and commentary, an exploration of candlelight's symbolism and its affinity to Christmas time. From 2001.

One thing we'll probably do this Christmas is light a candle.

But why? What does it mean to us and what does it symbolize?

Pastors, Ministers and protestors describe the power and meaning of candlelight.

Through personal story and commentary, this programme explores the symbolism of candlelight and the natural affinity between candles and Christmas time; the turning point of the year at its darkest nadir and a celebration of the coming of the Light of the World.

Producer: Sera Lefroy-Owen

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

30 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 202002:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Dec 201307:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Dec 201506:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Dec 201513:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Dec 201520:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Dec 201501:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Dec 201706:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Dec 201713:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Dec 201720:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 28 Dec 201701:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Dec 202014:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 202002:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra