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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 91¸£ÀûÉç 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 91¸£ÀûÉç Hereford and Worcester Philippa Goymer at 91¸£ÀûÉç Tees and the Pregnant Teens podcast Emily Jeffrey at 91¸£ÀûÉç Sussex and The Listening Project Caroline Adams at 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio Devon Martin Ballard/Widow Twanky from 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio Leicester Listen to the Pregnant Teens podcast here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07r63bk
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