A Very Country Christmas

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A celebration of Christmas traditions in three distinct regions of Britain.

To mark Advent, Ellie Harrison and Angellica Bell celebrate Christmas traditions in three distinct regions of Britain, joining preparations in the north of England, south west England and Scotland.

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Ellie Harrison

Angellica Bell

Andy Twaddle

Harry Bell

Brendan Hughes

A Very Country Christmas: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

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Ellie Harrison and Angellica Bell celebrate Advent preparations in Devon and Cornwall.

Ellie Harrison and Angellica Bell meet a Cornish choir, visit a donkey sanctuary and discover the history of Christmas cards as part of Advent preparations in Devon and Cornwall.

To mark Advent, Ellie Harrison and Angellica Bell travel to Devon and Cornwall. They find out about the fisherman who saved a village from starvation; visit a donkey sanctuary to discover more about the animal featured in nativity scenes; and try their hand at making a traditional mistletoe decoration.

A Very Country Christmas: Series 1

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A celeebration of Christmas traditions in three distinct regions of Britain.

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