Lasso the Moon

Published: Dec. 25, 2018, 3:30 p.m.

Josie Long presents short Christmas-themed documentaries and adventures in sound.

We hear from a long time resident of Santa Claus, Indiana, the comedian Mark Thomas offers a tender reflection on Away in a Manger, and Karolyn Grimes - the woman who played Zuzu Bailey in the festive classic It's a Wonderful Life - explores how it's interwoven with her life.

The Chief Elf of Santa Claus, Indiana\nFeaturing Pat Koch\nProduced by Andrea Rangecroft

Away in a Manger\nFeaturing Mark Thomas\nProduced by Sarah Cuddon

It's a Wonderful Life\nFeaturing Karolyn Grimes\nProduced by Andrea Rangecroft

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall\nA Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4