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Short CutsSeries 14
Episode 6 of 6

Josie Long presents a festive special featuring writing Christmas songs, an Icelandic docu-fairytale and Mark Thomas. From 2017.

A two-decade long commitment to writing a new Christmas standard, an Icelandic documentary fairytale and the comedian Mark Thomas feature in Josie Long's festive documentary special.

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
Featuring Seymour Sarnoff
Song performed by Jennifer Sheehan, arranged by Peter Millrose and written by Seymour Sarnoff
Produced by Alex Lewis

Solla Decorates for Christmas
Produced by Rikke Houd

Dad's Christmas
Featuring Mark Thomas
Produced by Sarah Cuddon

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

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30 minutes

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Christmas Eve 202000:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 19 Dec 201715:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 23 Dec 202018:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 202000:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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