A Christmas Carol By Candlelight

A beautifully delivered narration by Nicholas Parsons links the premiere broadcast of this musical version of the Dickens classic.

Recorded in 2018, when Nicholas was 95, his vibrant performance brings the story alive.

Original songs and Christmas carols ring out as we step back in time to London 1843, where the atmospheric tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly visitors unfolds...

Written by Charles Dickens.

Adapted, and original songs by, Tony Norman.

Singers:
Ebenezer Scrooge …. James Bell
Ghost of Christmas Past …. Nicola Stevens
Fred …. Bruce Pont
Bob Cratchit …. Clem Jackson
Mrs Cratchit …. Linda Francis
Martha Cratchit …. Nicole Young
Mr Fezziwig …. Brian Naish
Mrs Fezziwig …. Linda Francis

With Tony Norman, Charlie Tipler, Claire Ashton, Fiona Whittaker, Tash Stone, Rebecca Barkaway, Mark O'Neill, Tyler Chambers, Olivia Sorrell Fleet, Karen Moses, Kaz Barnett, Ted Brickley, Luke Turner, Billy Cashin and Alfie Jukes

Pianist: Mark Edwards
Violinist: Jen Douglas

Producers: Charlie Tipler and Bruce Pont

A Tony Norman Music production for BBC Radio 4 Extra.