"We know that Raymond’s books were loved by and touched ... Published in 1973, it featured a grumpy but genial Santa Claus and — like many of Briggs' books — was adapted for television.

This stage adaptation of the famous Raymond Briggs’ book was so popular with Plymouth ... pyjamas and sipping a strong brew, we meet Santa (Nathan Masterson) at home on the 23rd of December.

FILE - File photo of author Raymond Briggs in Hyde Park ... Published in 1973, it featured a grumpy but genial Santa Claus and — like many of Briggs' books — was adapted for television.

“We know that Raymond’s books were loved by and touched ... Published in 1973, it featured a grumpy but genial Santa Claus and — like many of Briggs’ books — was adapted for television.

“We know that Raymond’s books were loved by and touched ... Published in 1973, it featured a grumpy but genial Santa Claus and — like many of Briggs’ books — was adapted for television.