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Letters To Father Christmas

Carole Boyd explores the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas, featuring some by Dickens and Tolkien. From 2001.

JRR Tolkien immortalised Christmas letters in Letters from Father Christmas.

Charles Dickens penned a letter to Santa in 1843 telling him about his new work, A Christmas Carol.

Carole Boyd takes us from the beautifully penned sentiments of great writers to some of the most original examples of children's letters and explores the origins and continuing popularity of this favourite Christmas tradition.

Producer: Adele Armstrong

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2001.

30 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 2019 01:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2014 06:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2014 13:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2014 20:30
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  • Christmas Eve 2014 02:30
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  • Christmas Eve 2016 07:30
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  • Christmas Eve 2016 17:30
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  • Christmas Day 2016 05:30
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  • Mon 23 Dec 2019 06:30
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  • Mon 23 Dec 2019 13:30
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  • Mon 23 Dec 2019 20:30
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  • Christmas Eve 2019 01:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra