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... And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
Cynthia receives stacks of Christmas gifts from a lavish admirer, who's overly inspired by the carol. Stars Penelope Keith.
A Cautionary Tale for Christmas.
Written by Brian Sibley.
Miss Cynthia Bracegirdle is the recipient of a series of gifts from an extravagant admirer who interprets the carol "Twelve Days of Christmas" too literally for comfort.
"I have just succeeded in accommodating your seven swans a-swimming in my bath, which was no mean achievement when one considers the number of pear trees on the landing."
Starring Penelope Keith
With Timothy Bateson.
Director: John Theocharis
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 1977.
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