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Afternoon Edition: 23/12/2014

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23/12/2014

BBC Radio 5 Live - Afternoon Edition, 23/12/2014

Colin Paterson and Sam Walker talk to Victoria Wood about her TV musical That Day We Sang.

Colin Paterson and Sam Walker talk to Victoria Wood about her new TV musical That Day We Sang, and Vicki Michelle remebers Jeremy Lloyd.

Acclaimed comedian and writer Victoria Wood explains how a 1929 childrens choir recording of Purcell's Nymphs & Shepherds provided the basis for her new musical film That Day We Sang
Vicki Michelle shares her memories of the late comedy writer Jeremy Lloyd, who created long-running popular sitcoms including 'Allo 'Allo and Are You Being Served, after his death was announced today
Stormont politicians reach a deal in Northern Ireland, the government announces six billion pounds to spend on road repairs in England, and Coca-Cola encourages its employees to switch off their voicemail messages. Plus a Lancashire mother looks forward to her first Christmas as a lottery millionaire, and expert advice for novice cooks preparing the festive feast. 
In TV: Downton Abbey's Matt Barber - who plays Lady Rose's husband Atticus in the popular TV drama - explains what viewers can expect from the Christmas Day special. 
And Kevin O'Sullivan & Lorna Cooper cast their eye over the seasonal TV schedules, including reviews of Doctor Who, The Wrong Mans, and the Christmas soap storylines.

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