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Reverend Kate Bottley sits in

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds with reflections, dedications and a wide range of inspirational music

The Sunday Hour: The Sunday Hour Special

25/12/2015

The Sunday Hour Special

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, The Sunday Hour Special

Diane Louise Jordan presents a feast of Christmas stories, poems, carols and songs.

Diane Louise Jordan presents a feast of Christmas stories and poems alongside favourite carols and Christmas songs.

'Twas the morning of Christmas and on Radio 2,
Diane Louise Jordan told a story to you....

Diane Louise Jordan wishes you a very Merry Christmas with a feast of Christmas stories and poems. She's joined by authors Julia Donaldson and Frank Cottrell Boyce to hear about their favourite yuletide tales, their inspiration in bringing much-loved Christmas characters to life and how they go about creating a Christmas classic. Strictly Come Dancing star, Kristina Rihanoff and ice dancers Torvill and Dean bring hint of sparkle to this special morning and actor Julie Hesmondhalgh reads classic festive stories and poems. All this, alongside favourite carols and Christmas songs bringing tidings of comfort and joy all round!

Producer: Katharine Longworth.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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