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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hereford and Worcester
Philippa Goymer at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Tees and the Pregnant Teens podcast
Emily Jeffrey at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sussex and The Listening Project
Caroline Adams at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Devon
Martin Ballard/Widow Twanky from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Leicester

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

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41 minutes

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