These 1950s children were asked what they'd like for Christmas. Their answers are priceless...

In this clip from 1959 Father Christmas gets some very practical requests for Christmas Day.

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The TWW footage forms part of the ITV Wales archive preserved at the National Library of Wales.

Watch the video below:

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The children's requests range from bikes and a Bible, to an ironing board and a clockwork mouse.

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