Information :
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director: Paul McCusker
Production Engineer: Mark Drury
First Air Date: 24th December 1994
Theme: The Christmas Story
Bible reference: Luke 2
Album: The Changing Times
Description :
Jimmy Barclay decides to perform the Christmas story live on Kid's Radio on Christmas Eve.
During the performance, Mary Barclay goes into labour and rushes to the hospital with George.
Review (slight spoiler) :
I must say this is one of my favourite episodes. It has an excellent balance of elements. It is
both funny, interesting and emotional. I like the fact that we see more of "behind the scenes"
of this Kids Radio production - it's very interesting.
The Eugene and Katrina part of the story is well done too. The chemistry between most of the
characters is very good, in particular Eugene/Katrina and the Barclay family. Eugene and Katrina
seem to come within a hair's breadth of admitting to each other that they're in love, yet don't.
Of course, the highlight is (SPOILER warning) the birth of the Stuart Reed. It's a
fitting climax, although by now the writers didn't seem to have much to do with the Barclay
family, with this being the second to last story before the family leave.
Rating :
Four and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
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