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1647: The year Christmas was cancelled

Howard Goodall examines the original handwritten journal from the House of Lords from 8 June 1647, the day the law cancelling Christmas was passed, and meets Professor Ronald Hutton to find out why.

Taken from The Truth About Christmas Carols, originally broadcast on Christmas Day 2008.

11 December 2014

4 minutes

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A selection of archive gems with a seasonal flavour.

Between the Dog and The Wolf

Duration: 05:29
A Party with Auntie

Duration: 05:32
The Riot Act

Duration: 14:12
Field Notes on Love

Duration: 07:17