Everyone commenced their errands the next morning with the Beatles on their way to Regent Street and the foursome to Westfield Mall. They agreed to meet each other again outside the dormitory building. Once the band went inside the Broadcasting House, a friendly receptionist said, "Welcome to the BBC! How may I help you?" John replied, "We'd like to go to one of the radio rooms, madame." The receptionist asked, "All right. Which station room would you like to go to?" "Hmm...Radio 1." Answered Paul. "Okie dokie. Follow me." Replied the receptionist. The Beatles then rode the elevator with her to the Radio 1 room, which is located in the seventh floor. Inside the room, the DJ, who is currently taking a break from his show, seemed to be upset. He thought, "What should I do? Oh, there are only two days remaining, and I don't want the Christmas message to be ruined!" Just then, a knock was heard on the door. Upon opening it, the receptionist introduced him to his visitors quickly before heading back to the lobby. The DJ became stunned and his mouth dropped open to the discovery that his visitors were the four mop-topped lads themselves. His mouth trembled as he said, "The...The Beatles!" George winked and replied, "That's right, mate." With that, he shooked their hands and exclaimed, "It's so lovely to meet you all! Please come inside!" The band then sat in the swivel chairs as the DJ told them about his dilemma. "You see, a colleague of mine is scheduled to broadcast the station's annual Christmas message. Unfortunately, he recently sent me a message that he accidentally broke his leg while on a skiing trip with his family in the Swiss Alps. Because of this, he will not be able to broadcast the message as he has to stay at home while recovering from the injury. Now, I need to find a replacement for him." Ringo replied, "Oh, dear. We're very sorry about what happened to your colleague. Don't worry, we can broadcast this year's message!" George added, "Yes. We've been wanting to make a Christmas message to be heard nationwide, and this is a great opportunity to do it." The DJ said, "Oh, thank you so much, mates! I really appreciate your willingness to help." John replied, "Anytime, chap." And so, the Beatles enjoyed rehearsing their lines for the Christmas message. They even added some sound effects and skits just like in their past ones. Afterwards, they said goodbye to the DJ, who told them to come back in the morning of the 25th, to which they promised. When they left the building, the band took Timothy for a walk around the street and in Trafalgar Square. They returned to the dormitory building just in time to meet Rosie, Nicholas, and the Geordie twins again. The teenagers were able to buy all of the foods for the feast as well as some drinks. Rosie asked, "So, how was your visit to the Broadcasting House?" Paul replied, "It was splendid. We have finished rehearsing our lines for the message on Radio 1." Nicholas said, "That's wonderful, mate! We will be turning on the radio to that station so we can hear it, too." George replied, "Jolly good! I'm veddy excited for this." Ringo added, "We all are!" Soon, the foursome and the Beatles got back inside the dorm and rested and relaxed before going to sleep for the arrival of Alice, Ralph, and Nicholas' parents the next day.
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