the sounds of brass from Westphalia, shepherds from Spain and Corelli from Switzerland, plus differing responses to The Holly and the Ivy. Also today, specially made recordings for the programme ...

Ivy is more common than holly and often the places where the native species (Hedera Hibernica) flourishes are neglected – meaning it’s often classed as a weed. It is not, as many people at ...

The holly has little sharp points all around its edges, much like a thorn and one can easily prick a finger by touching the leaf carelessly. The berries represent the drops of Blood He shed.