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Radio 4 Extra,29 Dec 1997,60 mins

A Christmas Card by Paul Theroux

Available for 11 days

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.

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