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Mentioned in 59 episodes
A Christmas carol
Book • 2007
Jacqueline Goldfinger's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' is a family-friendly version that includes music, making it suitable for a wide range of audiences.
This play retains the core themes and characters of the original while adding a musical element to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.
This play retains the core themes and characters of the original while adding a musical element to enhance the storytelling and emotional impact.
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Mentioned in 59 episodes
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in relation to her teaching of "A Christmas Carol" and its relevance to the themes discussed in the podcast.

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in relation to an Advent class.

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as an example of distorted picture of Industrial Revolution.

Phil Gramm

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Episode 300: Wild Problems
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as part of an Advent bundle sale.

Angelina Stanford

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Episode 73: Phantastes, Ch. 10-14
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as one of Dickens's works.

Afua Hirsch

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