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Christmas Past

When two pranksters target a grumpy man who looks like Santa Claus, they unwittingly open a Pandora’s box wrapped up as a Christmas parcel.

Darkly comic, heart-warming drama by award-winning writer, Christine Entwisle.

Davey and Bobs live in small town Scotland. But they’re trying to make it big on social media. It’s Christmas Eve, and they’re targeting the local bogeyman who looks remarkably like Santa Claus…

But when the man confronts them with a shot gun, Davey and Bobs find they’ve unwittingly opened a Pandora’s box wrapped up in festive paper…

Father…Peter Mullan
Davey… Martin Quinn
Bobs…Divian Ladwa
Daughter…Rosie Smith
Narrator…Helen Mackay

Sound design and original music by Niall Young

A 91Èȱ¬ Audio Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

Release date:

44 minutes

On radio

Wed 18 Dec 2024 14:15

Broadcast

  • Wed 18 Dec 2024 14:15

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