Richard Burton reads Dylan Thomas’ “A Child's Christmas in Wales” (1961 Recording)

Experience one of the most beloved holiday recordings of all time as Richard Burton lends his iconic, resonant voice to Dylan Thomas’s classic prose work, A Child’s Christmas in Wales. First released in 1961, this performance captures the warmth, humor, nostalgia, and poetic magic of Thomas’s memories of Christmas in a small Welsh seaside town. Burton’s masterful delivery brings every snowy scene, childhood adventure, and whimsical character to life—making it a timeless treasure for the holiday season. Perfect for holiday listening, cozy evenings, classrooms, and fans of classic literature and spoken-word performances. FOR LICENSING INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT HISTORIC FILMS ARCHIVE ([email protected] / http://www.historicfilms.com / 800-249-1940)