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A Thompson Family Christmas

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Last broadcast on Sat, 20 Dec 2008, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2.

Synopsis

One of folk's most famous dynasties comes together at London's Southbank Centre as Kami, Linda and Teddy Thompson perform alongside special guests.

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Joined by some very special guests, this is the first time the Thompson family have performed together in concert, and is one of the year's undoubted highlights.

The initial artist line-up features Teddy Thompson, Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson, Bert Jansch, Kathryn Williams, Brendan Campbell, Bob Davenport, Chris Difford, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset, Shlomo, Jenni Muldaur, Justin Bond and Ed Harcourt.

Concert Running Order

Silent Night - Teddy Thompson and Katherine Williams
Purple Snowflakes - Kami Thompson with BV's
Christmas Time Is Here - Ed Harcourt
New Depression - Justin Bond
Albert's Ashes - Brendan Campbell
Christmas - Teddy Thompson
Bright Morning Stars - Katherine Williams
Last Christmas - Kamila Thompson
Let's Not Fight This Christmas - Chris Difford
Cutty Wren - Richard Thompson
Tar Barrel in Dale - Rachel Unthank and the Winterset
Moonshine - Bert Jansch
Christmas Will Be Just Another Day - Jenni Muldaur and BV's
Blue Christmas - Thompsons

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  1. Sat 20 Dec 2008
    21:00

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