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4 Extra Debut. Alastair Hume is in Kent at one of England鈥檚 oldest Christian structures to uncover the history of the Wexford Carol. From 1998.

Former King's Singer Alastair Hume uncovers the history of four carols and visits four choirs.

He begins in Kent at Canterbury Cathedral - with the focus on the choir's rendition of the Wexford Carol.

Tom discovers how it was written centuries ago in Ireland.

Producer: Tom Alban

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 1998.

15 minutes

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Mon 15 Dec 2025 09:30

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