The MacPeevers Christmas Cards

Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 6 a.m.

b"In this special festive episode of \\u201cReading Between The Lines\\u201d, the team from \\u201cThe People\\u2019s Friend\\u201d have picked out a comedic little Christmas story by frequent contributor AP Macdonald, first published in the magazine in 1906.\\xa0\\nJudey, Marion, and archivist Barry join host Iain for a chat about the festive spirit, good-natured points scoring between spouses, and breaking the fourth wall.\\xa0\\nPlus, they get the chance to play a little word-based parlour game Mr Macdonald invented for that year\\u2019s Christmas issue. It'\\u2019 simple, fun \\u2014 and perfect for family Zoom calls!\\xa0\\nIf you don\\u2019t already get \\u201cThe People\\u2019s Friend\\u201d delivered to your door, because you listen to \\u201cBetween The Lines\\u201d you\\u2019ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just \\xa38. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information and to sign up.\\nRemember to follow \\u201cThe People\\u2019s Friend\\u201d on social media for more from the world\\u2019s longest-running weekly women\\u2019s magazine!\\nFacebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazineTwitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag\\nThis season of \\u201cReading Between The Lines\\u201d is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch.\\nThe Dear Old \\u201cPeople\\u2019s Friend\\u201d theme:Words by Charles J CunninghamMusic by Arthur HaroldPerformed for piano and clarinet by Neil BrandSung by Jennifer Phin"