Last Christmas

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Last Christmas: 2. Greg Wise & Emma Thompson

2. Greg Wise & Emma Thompson

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Personal reflections from Greg Wise and Emma Thompson on the festive season.

Greg Wise recounts some unhappy Christmas memories – a perspective Emma Thompson has tirelessly tried to change. From 2019.

Greg Wise and Emma Thompson curate this collection of personal reflections on the meaning of Christmas.

In this episode, Greg recounts his less than happy childhood Christmas experiences. 

Then his wife, Emma Thompson, explains how she worked tirelessly to change his perspective in her funny and moving piece on the pitfalls of the festive season, particularly for Greg.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Producer:  Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2019.

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Emma Thompson and Greg Wise's collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas

A collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise.

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