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Radio 4 Extra,21 Dec 1998,15 mins

1. Canterbury Cathedral

Carols for Choirs

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Former King's Singer Alastair Hume uncovers the history of four carols and visits four choirs. He begins in Kent at Canterbury Cathedral - with the focus on the choir's rendition of the Wexford Carol. Tom discovers how it was written centuries ago in Ireland. Producer: Tom Alban First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1998.

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