Nursery World - Christmas TV and radio

21 December. 'The Saturday Play - The Northern Irish Man in CS Lewis' (BBC Radio 4, 2.30 to 3.30pm)

(BBC Radio 4, 2.30 to 3.30pm)

Brian Sibley's play looks at the early life of CS Lewis and how his upbringing in County Down inspired his writings, including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

'Light in the Darkness'

(BBC Radio 4, 3.30 to 4pm) Mark Tully, the BBC's long-time India correspondent, investigates the development of Festivals of Light in three different religions - Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity.

'I Love Toys'

(BBC 2, 9.05 to 10.35pm)

The Tracey family of 'Thunderbirds' fame, along with Lady Penelope and her chauffer Parker, pick their favourite toys, while Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine cast a critical eye over Barbie's wardrobe, Charlie Dimmock tells the tale of the Cabbage Patch Dolls and Lee Majors makes the case for his action figure.

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