The Christmas Present

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BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Christmas Present

Ben Crompton's heart warming seasonal drama.

Ben Crompton's warm hearted, magical, seasonal drama.

Everyone is excited about Christmas, except Stephen. When Stephen tells a man dressed in a Santa suit that he wishes his life could be simpler, he doesn’t expect to have to time travel to discover how. 

Ben Crompton's feel-good, warm hearted drama full of Christmas spirit.

STEPHEN.....Ben Crompton 
YOUNG STEPHEN.....Albie Crompton
HOLLY.....Christine Bottomley
 IVY.....Poppy O’Brien
FATHER CHRISTMAS/ FRANK.....Stephen Marzella
PHIL/ GAVIN.....Graeme Hawley
RUDY/ MAX.....Chris Jack

All other parts played by the cast.

Directed by Nadia Molinari

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