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The Santa Tapes

Alan Dein unwraps the oral history of Santa Claus, hearing the true stories of those who have donned the red and white costume, from war-torn Hungary to the icy wastes of Alaska

Radio 4 Extra,4 episodes

Episodes

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1. Being Santa
With a red suit and bushy white beard, why do some men want to be Santa?
21 Dec 2009,15 mins
2. White Beard
Alan Dein discovers how Santa can connect with a new generation.
22 Dec 2009,15 mins
3. Shop Store Santa
Alan Dein travels to Liverpool to interview Santa in one of Britain's oldest grottos.
23 Dec 2009,15 mins
4. Santa's Everywhere
Alan Dein catches up with Santa as he crosses the globe.
25 Dec 2009,15 mins