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Ouch's Christmas Surgical Stocking

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Ouch's Christmas Surgical Stocking

It's Ouch's very own Christmas Surgical Stocking, chock full of seasonal delights. We've everything from classic Christmas podcasts to festive tales with a twist, and even our very own Mat Fraser's attempt to score a Christmas number 1! And don't worry, we've done all the wrapping for you in this handy mini site.
Christmas stockings hung over a fireplace
Another chance to enjoy our classic Christmas Podcasts from 2006 and 2007, recorded in front of a live studio audience. Highlights from the 2006 show include a very short game of Cripple Twister, plus carol singing led by the not-so-angelic choirboy Laurence Clark. In 2007 we upgraded to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Theatre, with a Christmas Quiz and music from pianist Derek Paravicini.

In A Crippled Christmas Carol, writer Kate Ansell brings you a seasonal tale with a twist: it's the story of Tiny Tim, but as you've never heard it before ...
Bauble on a Christmas tree
"Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" sees Santa in for a surprise, when his reindeer suddenly go on strike, only to be replaced by those most capable of stand-ins: guide dogs.

And it wouldn't be Christmas without a catchy single to get stuck in your head, would it? Download Mat Fraser's truly 'special' effort Cripples at Christmas.

Still haven't had your fill? You can read even from our ever expanding archive.

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