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Getting in the mood for Christmas - a selection of festive audio treats from across England. Featuring the pub serving turkey and mince pies in August; the teen mum preparing for her baby's first Christmas in their new home; and a hospice chaplain and volunteer reflect on bringing festivities to their patients and families. Plus a Victorian Christmas card collector explains why his hobby is so important - and presenter Becca speaks to Â鶹Éç Radio Leicester's Martin Ballard about his 30 years of switching a microphone for stage make-up in panto. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With contributions from: Laura Clemson at Â鶹Éç Hereford and Worcester Philippa Goymer at Â鶹Éç Tees and the Pregnant Teens podcast Emily Jeffrey at Â鶹Éç Sussex and The Listening Project Caroline Adams at Â鶹Éç Radio Devon Martin Ballard/Widow Twanky from Â鶹Éç Radio Leicester Listen to the Pregnant Teens podcast here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07r63bk