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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 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 BBC Radio 4 in December 1977.

18 minutes

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