The Chimes, The Cricket on the Hearth, The Seven Poor Travellers and A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens Christmas Set)

This dramatization by The Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air presents four classic holiday tales by the great Charles Dickens, complete with a full cast, music, and sound effects.In “The Chimes,” the spirits of the steeple bells appear to take Toby Veck on a New Year’s Eve journey during which he discovers all that he has to be grateful for.In “The Cricket on the Hearth," a cricket who chirps from the hearth of John and Dot Peerybingle appears to have supernatural powers and restores faith to the people.A gentleman traveling on Christmas Eve tells a story about a soldier who finds the true meaning of forgiveness and redemption in “The Seven Poor Travellers.”Finally, The Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air’s lush production of the immortal family favorite, A Christmas Carol, will enchant listeners for years to come.