A Christmas Card by Paul Theroux
4 Extra Debut. A family are lost in the depths of the snow-bound countryside – then Marcel sees a turning. Stars Michael Maloney.
A snowbound family is given a Christmas card by a mysterious old man.
As they struggle with being lost in the country at Christmas - the card proves to be both a map and a talisman.
It comes to illuminate the meaning of Christmas for the children and their parents, and brings a new warmth to their family life.
Paul Theroux's festive tale, first published in 1978.
Starring Michael Maloney and Timothy Bateson.
Dramatised by Nick Warburton
Storyteller .... Michael Maloney
Pop .... Timothy Bateson
Father .... Christopher Wright
Mother .... Rachel Atkins
Marcel .... James Bell
Louis .... Tom Fletcher
Mrs Pymore .... Carolyn Jones
Director: Marilyn Imrie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.
Last on
Broadcasts
- Tue 23 Dec 202515:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 23 Dec 202521:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Eve 202505:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
