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Spirit of Christmas
Episode 3 of 5
On their way to spend Christmas in the countryside, a couple have a strange encounter with a child who claims to be the Spirit of Christmas. A short story, read by Tanya Moodie.
Late on Christmas Eve, a couple pack up the car for a country cottage getaway, trying to avoid their annual tradition of a Christmas row. The car heaving with food and presents, they finally set off into the night – but a strange encounter spins them off course.
Tanya Moodie reads a short story by Jeanette Winterson, from her collection 'Christmas Days'.
Abridged by Miranda Emmerson
Produced by Emma Harding, Fay Lomas and Mair Bosworth
Mixed by Ilse Lademann
A BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4
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Christmas Eve 2025
22:45
BBC Radio 4
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