The Christmas Present by Ben Crompton
4 Extra Debut. When Stephen wishes life could be simpler, he doesn’t expect to have to time-travel to discover how. Stars Ben Crompton.
Everyone is excited about Christmas, except Stephen.
When Stephen tells a man dressed in a Santa suit that he wishes his life could be simpler, he doesn’t expect to have to time-travel to discover how.
Ben Crompton's feel-good, warm hearted drama full of Christmas spirit.
Stephen.....Ben Crompton
Young Stephen.....Albie Crompton
Holly.....Christine Bottomley
Ivy.....Poppy O’Brien
Father Christmas Frank.....Stephen Marzella
Phill/Gavin.....Graeme Hawley
Rudy/Max.....Chris Jack
All other parts played by the cast.
Director: Nadia Molinari
A BBC Radio Drama North production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2019.
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Christmas Eve 201914:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 22 Dec 202114:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 18 Dec 202515:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 18 Dec 202521:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 19 Dec 202505:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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