The Other Side Of Christmas

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On Christmas Day In The Morning (part 1)

20231225

A selection of classic English stories begins with a tale by Margery Allingham, one of the queens of the Golden Age of Detective fiction, featuring her much loved sleuth, Campion. This is the first of two parts.

Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past.

Then it's back to the early 20th century with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents.

To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham

Read by Celia Imrie

Margery Allingham's tale of a perplexing Christmas Day crime.

When a crime is committed on Christmas morning, the respected detective Campion happens to be staying with the Chief Constable.

Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past.

To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham

Read by Celia Imrie

Margery Allingham's tale of a perplexing Christmas Day crime.

When a crime is committed on Christmas morning, the respected detective Campion happens to be staying with the Chief Constable.

On Christmas Day In The Morning (part 2)

20231226

Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past.

To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham

Read by Celia Imrie

Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime.

The investigation continues, and amateur detective Campion joins the police officers as they set out to investigate the circumstances of the postman's death.

Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past.

To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham

Read by Celia Imrie

Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime.

The investigation continues, and amateur detective Campion joins the police officers as they set out to investigate the circumstances of the postman's death.

The Longpuddle Players

20231227

A selection of classic English stories continues with Mackenzie Crook reading a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy's collection A Few Crusted Characters. A group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past.

Later in the series there will be a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents.

And to conclude, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

The Longpuddle Players by Thomas Hardy

Read by Mackenzie Crook

The villagers of Longpuddle reminisce about Christmases past.

Some villagers returning home from market take it in turns to reminisce about the Longpuddle players and how they provided music for Christmas and church events.

And to conclude, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

The Longpuddle Players by Thomas Hardy

Read by Mackenzie Crook

The villagers of Longpuddle reminisce about Christmases past.

Some villagers returning home from market take it in turns to reminisce about the Longpuddle players and how they provided music for Christmas and church events.

Saki Celebrates Christmas

20231228

A selection of classic English stories continues with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents.

Saki Celebrates Christmas - Reginald on Presents and Down Pens by Saki / Herbert H. Munro

Read by Joel MacCormack

Two stories from Saki, skewer the social obligations that surround Christmas.

Saki celebrates Christmas with two gently satiric stories on the giving and receiving of gifts.

Saki Celebrates Christmas - Reginald on Presents and Down Pens by Saki / Herbert H. Munro

Read by Joel MacCormack

Two stories from Saki, skewer the social obligations that surround Christmas.

Saki celebrates Christmas with two gently satiric stories on the giving and receiving of gifts.

The Lion's Tooth

20231229

A selection of classic English stories concludes with another wintry mystery. The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap.

Read by Stephen Mangan

Does the sacred relic in a convent hold the clue to a wintry mystery?

While a sacred relic is viewed only on special occasions, this Lion's Tooth may, or may not, hold the key to a wintry mystery, and bring a family back together.

Read by Stephen Mangan

Does the sacred relic in a convent hold the clue to a wintry mystery?

While a sacred relic is viewed only on special occasions, this Lion's Tooth may, or may not, hold the key to a wintry mystery, and bring a family back together.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	On Christmas Day In The Morning (part 1)	20231225	A selection of classic English stories begins with a tale by Margery Allingham, one of the queens of the Golden Age of Detective fiction, featuring her much loved sleuth, Campion. This is the first of two parts. Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Then it's back to the early 20th century with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham Read by Celia Imrie Margery Allingham's tale of a perplexing Christmas Day crime. When a crime is committed on Christmas morning, the respected detective Campion happens to be staying with the Chief Constable. A selection of classic English stories begins with a tale by Margery Allingham, one of the queens of the Golden Age of Detective fiction, featuring her much loved sleuth, Campion. This is the first of two parts. Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Then it's back to the early 20th century with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham Read by Celia Imrie Margery Allingham's tale of a perplexing Christmas Day crime. When a crime is committed on Christmas morning, the respected detective Campion happens to be staying with the Chief Constable.
02	On Christmas Day In The Morning (part 2)	20231226	A selection of classic English stories begins with a tale by Margery Allingham, one of the queens of the Golden Age of Detective fiction, featuring her much loved sleuth, Campion. This is the second of two parts. Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Then it's back to the early 20th century with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham Read by Celia Imrie Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime. The investigation continues, and amateur detective Campion joins the police officers as they set out to investigate the circumstances of the postman's death. A selection of classic English stories begins with a tale by Margery Allingham, one of the queens of the Golden Age of Detective fiction, featuring her much loved sleuth, Campion. This is the second of two parts. Later in the series, Mackenzie Crook reads a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy, in which a group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Then it's back to the early 20th century with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. To conclude the series, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. On Christmas Day in the Morning by Margery Allingham Read by Celia Imrie Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime. The investigation continues, and amateur detective Campion joins the police officers as they set out to investigate the circumstances of the postman's death.
03	The Longpuddle Players	20231227	A selection of classic English stories continues with Mackenzie Crook reading a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy's collection A Few Crusted Characters. A group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Later in the series there will be a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. And to conclude, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. The Longpuddle Players by Thomas Hardy Read by Mackenzie Crook The villagers of Longpuddle reminisce about Christmases past. Some villagers returning home from market take it in turns to reminisce about the Longpuddle players and how they provided music for Christmas and church events. A selection of classic English stories continues with Mackenzie Crook reading a comic tale from his favourite author Thomas Hardy's collection A Few Crusted Characters. A group of villagers on their return from market, reminisce about Christmases past. Later in the series there will be a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. And to conclude, another wintry mystery - The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. The Longpuddle Players by Thomas Hardy Read by Mackenzie Crook The villagers of Longpuddle reminisce about Christmases past. Some villagers returning home from market take it in turns to reminisce about the Longpuddle players and how they provided music for Christmas and church events.
04	Saki Celebrates Christmas	20231228	A selection of classic English stories continues with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. Saki Celebrates Christmas - Reginald on Presents and Down Pens by Saki / Herbert H. Munro Read by Joel MacCormack Two stories from Saki, skewer the social obligations that surround Christmas. Saki celebrates Christmas with two gently satiric stories on the giving and receiving of gifts. A selection of classic English stories continues with a couple of short pieces from Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, whose skill for skewering the manners and pretensions of the upper classes is turned on the business of giving and receiving Christmas presents. Saki Celebrates Christmas - Reginald on Presents and Down Pens by Saki / Herbert H. Munro Read by Joel MacCormack Two stories from Saki, skewer the social obligations that surround Christmas. Saki celebrates Christmas with two gently satiric stories on the giving and receiving of gifts.
05	The Lion's Tooth	20231229	A selection of classic English stories concludes with another wintry mystery. The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. Read by Stephen Mangan Does the sacred relic in a convent hold the clue to a wintry mystery? While a sacred relic is viewed only on special occasions, this Lion's Tooth may, or may not, hold the key to a wintry mystery, and bring a family back together. A selection of classic English stories concludes with another wintry mystery. The Lion's Tooth by Edmund Crispin finds the author's amateur detective, Fen, assisting a convent in finding a young victim of kidnap. Read by Stephen Mangan Does the sacred relic in a convent hold the clue to a wintry mystery? While a sacred relic is viewed only on special occasions, this Lion's Tooth may, or may not, hold the key to a wintry mystery, and bring a family back together.