Advent Joy
Claire McCollum enjoys the Christmas lights at Anne Boleyn’s childhood home of Hever Castle in Kent and visits a local school as they prepare for Christingle.
A week before Christmas Day, Claire McCollum visits a very festive Hever Castle in Kent. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ, and Claire shares the joy and excitement of the season with the local community. She hears about the history of Anne Boleyn’s childhood spent at the castle, then joins the local school for their annual Christingle service. Radzi Chinyanganya is at the Black Culture Christmas Market in Brixton to hear about the diverse decorations on display and the importance of inclusion for all.
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Advent Joy at Hever Castle
Duration: 03:55
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Diverse Decorations
Duration: 03:00
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Hymn: Joy to the World
Duration: 02:51
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
Duration: 02:53
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Claire McCollum |
| Presenter | Radzi Chinyanganya |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Series Editor | Matthew Napier |
| Producer | Charlie Oulton |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
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