William returns to reminisce about the Christmases of his childhood and his brief but brilliant stint as a department store Santa (R)

William returns with stories and reminiscences of the Christmases of his childhood.

Under the tree would be K-Tel gadgets and pop albums, bottles of cheap aftershave and perfume, and a Christmas stocking stuffed with small toys, an orange and a jar of pickled onions.

William also recounts his brief but brilliant career as a department store Santa, and a stint as the world's tallest elf.

Further information

Originally broadcast December 2020

Christmas Tales is published by Hachette

The following songs have been edited for the podcast: 

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams  

I’ll be Home for Christmas – Bing Crosby

Santa Baby – Eartha Kitt

Skating -  A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio

I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus – Bing Crosby

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire) - Nat King Cole

How to Make Gravy – Paul Kelly

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