Papa Panov's Special Day

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**** This programme was suggested by Peter J Fishenden as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Christmas **** Papa Panov, a shoemaker, is feeling lonely on Christmas Eve. His wife died many years ago and his children have all grown up and left. But in a dream he is visited by Jesus, who promises to visit Papa Panov on Christmas Day. Panov meets different characters throughout the day, but will Jesus be among them? Written by French 19th-century author, Ruben Saillens. Translated into English by Leo Tolstoy. Adapted by Mig Holder Read by Johnny Morris Producer: Geoff Marshall-Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1988. **** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email [email protected] ****