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A Christmas Carol

The classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, abridged in 9 episodes.

School Radio,9 episodes

Episodes

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1. Marley's Ghost
The opening episode of the classic ghost story.
25 Sep 2009,15 mins
2. Meeting with Marley
Scrooge returns home on Christmas Eve to be confronted by the ghost of Jacob Marley.
02 Oct 2009,15 mins
3. The First of the Three Spirits
Scrooge is haunted by the first of the three spirits.
09 Oct 2009,15 mins
4. Master Fezziwig
Scrooge meets his former employer, Mr Fezziwig.
16 Oct 2009,15 mins
5. The Second of the Three Spirits
Scrooge is haunted by the second of the three spirits.
23 Oct 2009,15 mins
6. Scrooge's Nephew
Scrooge witnesses Christmas as enjoyed by his nephew Fred.
06 Nov 2009,15 mins
7. The Last of the Spirits
Scrooge is haunted by the last of the spirits.
13 Nov 2009,15 mins
8. An End to the Haunting
Scrooge is shown a bleak future if he does not change his ways.
20 Nov 2009,15 mins
9. The End of It
Scrooge returns to the present and discovers it is still Christmas morning.
04 Dec 2009,15 mins