2 December 2010 Last updated at 12:38

Audio slideshow: Snowbound

The thick white blanket that has covered much of the UK in recent days has caused road chaos, closed airports and given thousands of children time off school. From frustrating traffic jams to picturesque wintry scenes, take a look at how people have coped in the snow.

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Images courtesy Getty Images, PA, North News and BBC News website readers.

Audio from BBC News, BBC Radios 2 and 4, and BBC local radio. Music by Owl City, John Lennon, The Rolling Stones and Katy Perry.

Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 2 December 2010.

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