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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

A festival of nine lessons and carols

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

This service marks for many people around the world the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world famous Choir of King’s College Cambridge, who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns.

Producer: Tim Allen Show less

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