The BBC are broadcasting Hans Christian Anderson's The Snow Queen here: 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pgyd8
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pgyd8and its such a great story from a master storyteller and with Dirk Bogarde and Diana Rigg in the production how could it go wrong - I love it. I also like this picture that accompanies the details on the BBC website. There is something splendid about her coldness and that jagged piece of ice she holds so menacingly. And yet the tale of innocence and of experience is a familiar reminder of the world's responsibility to the very young - and not so young, didn't the grandmother repeat, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3)... I will say more about this but my man flu has rendered me fug laden and dim of wit and words - alas. But happy new year - 2010 has a good feel to it already...
