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2. Greg Wise & Emma Thompson

Episode 2 of 5

Greg Wise recounts some unhappy Christmas memories – a perspective Emma Thompson has tirelessly tried to change. From 2019.

Greg Wise and Emma Thompson curate this collection of personal reflections on the meaning of Christmas.

In this episode, Greg recounts his less than happy childhood Christmas experiences.

Then his wife, Emma Thompson, explains how she worked tirelessly to change his perspective in her funny and moving piece on the pitfalls of the festive season, particularly for Greg.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2019.

14 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 201909:45
  • Christmas Day 201915:15
  • Tue 27 Dec 202207:00
  • Tue 27 Dec 202212:00
  • Tue 27 Dec 202217:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 202202:00