Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.
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Episode 11: Christmas
This week: festive audio treats. Featuring the Ipswich man who is preparing for his first Christmas since release from prison and reflecting on five years inside. Also, Derbyshire mum Lisa Foster died from bowel cancer this year but has made sure she'll be a presence in every significant moment of family life. Plus a re-imagining of the nativity story with poet Toby Campion taking the role of the innkeeper, and meet the Nottingham woman who has created her own version with ex-display mannequins. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With contributions from: Jon Wright at BBC Radio Suffolk Pamela Gupta and Heidi Booth at BBC Radio Derby Sandish Shoker at BBC Radio Nottingham Emma Britton at BBC Radio Bristol