BAFTA Award-winning actress and much-loved comedian Jennifer Saunders delivers an outstanding performance of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s classic tale, The Christmas Hirelings. Sir John Penlyon opens the doors of his large and lonely mansion to three children in the hope of lifting the mood over the festive season. The arrival of Lassie, Laddie and little Moppet bring more than just fleeting Christmas cheer: Sir John finds himself re-assessing his past actions in light of the refreshingly honest and frank advice that only young children can deliver.