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5. The Cold Christmas Walk in the Country

Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Concluded by Derek Jacobi.

**** This series was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Christmas ****

Derek Jacobi concludes this collection of Laurie Lee's writings.

Laurie's ever-popular classic memoir Cider with Rosie launched his writing career in the late 1950s.

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose.

A Sweet Talk production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

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15 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Dec 2025 03:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Derek Jacobi
Author Laurie Lee
Abridger Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Fri 22 Dec 2017 09:45
  • Sat 23 Dec 2017 00:30
  • Fri 18 Dec 2020 14:00
  • Sat 19 Dec 2020 02:00
  • Boxing Day 2025 08:30
  • Boxing Day 2025 13:30
  • Boxing Day 2025 19:30
  • Sat 27 Dec 2025 03:30