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Special Bonus: Santa Claus
Why does Father Christmas wear red and white? It is not for the reason you may think. The story of Christmas and consumerism, with Tim Harford. And we鈥檒l be back with season two of 50 Things in March 2019.
Producer: Ben Crighton
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Christmas Day 2018
02:50GMT
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- Christmas Eve 2018 13:50GMT麻豆社 World Service except Australasia, News Internet & South Asia
- Christmas Day 2018 02:50GMT麻豆社 World Service Australasia, East and Southern Africa & South Asia only
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