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Village Christmas by Laurie Lee (Omnibus)

The writings of Laurie Lee bring to life the landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi.

**** This programme was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Christmas ****

From childhood to a cold Christmas walk in the country.

Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings, including newly discovered pieces by his daughter Jessy Lee, which return to the landscape and traditions of his rural home in Slad as well as a changing London in the last century.

Omnibus edition of five readings.

Laurie Lee's classic memoir Cider With Rosie, his lyrical evocation of an early life in Gloucestershire, launched his writing career in the late 1950s and continues to be one of England's most popular books.

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

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1 hour, 10 minutes

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Mon 29 Dec 202502:30
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