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Short Works: Man-Made Miracle by Vanessa Kisuule

Man-Made Miracle by Vanessa Kisuule

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, Man-Made Miracle by Vanessa Kisuule

A modern-day twist on The Christmas Story, by Vanessa Kisuule.

"Some believe in saints, some believe in Santa". A modern take on The Christmas Story written and read by Vanessa Kisuule.

"Some believe in saints, some believe in Santa Claus. Some worship the brute rewards of violence, others the quiet, constant hope for salvation." 

A modern-day twist on The Christmas Story, 

Written and read by award-winning poet Vanessa Kisuule. 

Director:  Becky Ripley 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2019.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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