1.10 Ross and Catherine (Christmas special)

In this Christmas special of Sharing things, Ross Nixon and Catherine Rayner talk all things Christmas, pets and favourite festive tunes.

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A photo of Ross family and a photo of 'Meerkat Christmas' by Emily Gravett
Ross's family photo and Catherine's copy of 'Meerkat Christmas' by Emily Gravett.

About our guests

Ross Nixon

Chosen object: Picture of family

Ross Nixon is a fourth-year law student and President of University of Edinburgh Law Students’ Council. Alongside his studies, he is an Assistant at the Advice Place and works as a Student Ambassador. He counts musicals as one of his interests. 

Law Students' Council

The Advice Place

Catherine Rayner

Chosen object: The book 'Meerkat Christmas' by Emily Gravett

Catherine Rayner is an award-winning author and illustrator from West Yorkshire. She studied Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and likes to draw animals, drawing inspiration from her pets - two goldfish, a guinea pig, a cat and a horse. Her books include the popular titles 'Augustus and his Smile', 'Smelly​ Louie' and ​'​​​​​Solomon Crocodile'.

Based in Edinburgh, Catherine also exhibits artwork in galleries.

Catherine's website

Catherine on Twitter

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Catherine Rayner, Ross Nixon and host Amalie Sortland recording the Sharing things Christmas special.
Catherine, Ross and host Amalie recording the Christmas special.

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Credits

Host: Amalie Sortland

Theme music: Nathan Webb

Audio recording: Vicki Bell