The year is 1957. An RAF pilot is heading home from Germany for Christmas. Fog sets in and all radio communication is lost.

As we have nearly every Christmas Eve since 1979, As it Happens presents a classic reading of  Frederick Forsyth's The Shepherd by our late host "Fireside" Al Maitland.

The Shepherd

Hosts Nil Köksal and Chris Howden take you on a trip around the world with CBC Radio's As It Happens. Hear from the people at the centre of the stories of the day — from the urgent to the utterly strange.

News

Newfoundland and Labrador unknown soldier, Adopted oil well, Ontario alcohol sales, Colorado funeral regulations, $10/day childcare struggles, Enterprise no insurance, and more.

May 24: Coming back from away

Grassy Narrows, Ticketmaster suit, Autocorrect names, Euclid photos, New Haven pizza, Beetle bat tricks, and more.

May 23: Something else in the water

U.K. election setup, Iowa tornado, Dune suit, South Korea banned song, Fox attacks goose, U.K. infected blood, Brazil flooding follow, and more.

May 22: A cloud that may not have a silver lining

Scottish survivor questioning, Red Lobster bankcruptcy, Only NL grad, Congo coup attempt, Cockroach evolution, Fort Nelson drones, Greek migrants decision, and more.

May 21: The trial within the trial

ICC warrants, New York City/Dublin portal, Evil laugh competition, Iran crash analyst, Gathering of Kyles and more

The Shepherd

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