Dickens began to write what would become A Christmas Carol in October 1843. He was determined to get the book out in time for Christmas that year, giving him a very short working window.

Fancy writing the tune to a Christmas Carol? Now’s your chance! The Radio 3 Christmas Carol Competition is your opportunity to write the tune to a great Christmas Carol. Full details of how to ...

Every year, Radio 3 invites people around the UK to create music for a Christmas carol or song ... entries from people who have never tried writing a song before. If you’re new to composing ...

They say you should write about what you know ... a list of some of the most carelessly crowbarred phrases into Christmas carol titles. Fancy listening to a bit of Firewall the Way or O Come ...