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Christmas II

Festive audio treats, including reflections on a baby's first Christmas, and mixed emotions of a last Christmas - plus an insight into the life of a panto dame.

Getting in the mood for Christmas - a selection of festive audio treats from across England. Featuring the pub serving turkey and mince pies in August; the teen mum preparing for her baby's first Christmas in their new home; and a hospice chaplain and volunteer reflect on bringing festivities to their patients and families. Plus a Victorian Christmas card collector explains why his hobby is so important - and presenter Becca speaks to 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio Leicester's Martin Ballard about his 30 years of switching a microphone for stage make-up in panto.

Presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

With contributions from:
Laura Clemson at 麻豆官网首页入口 Hereford and Worcester
Philippa Goymer at 麻豆官网首页入口 Tees and the Pregnant Teens podcast
Emily Jeffrey at 麻豆官网首页入口 Sussex and The Listening Project
Caroline Adams at 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio Devon
Martin Ballard/Widow Twanky from 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio Leicester

Listen to the Pregnant Teens podcast here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07r63bk

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41 minutes

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