How those working Christmas find time to celebrate the Good News
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About 1.1 million people in the UK will work this Christmas Day, sacrificing time with family to keep the country running. What’s it like for those working while trying to find time to celebrate the Christmas story? Deborah Akinlawon of the Christian Police Association and Lucy Honeysett from Christians in Care joined Esther Higham.
Released on 19 Dec 2024
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