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- 75 - Merry Britsmas 71: Stay Another Day To Be Outnumbered This Christmas
In the first of our December episodes this year, we take a look at a boy band called East 17 telling us to Stay Another Day, chat about some Outnumbered parents back in 2011, & discuss some more festive emergency questions about nativities and Quality Street! East 17 - Stay Another Day Kylie Minogue - Stay Another Day Tom Chaplin - Stay Another Day Rae Morris - Stay Another Day Old Dirty Brasstards - Stay Another Day
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 40min - 74 - Merry Britsmas 70: A Curious Case Of Some Alternative Christmas Music
In our second November episode, we have a very unusual Santa Claus exploration with a Channel 4 take on therapy and history, some alternative indie British festive tunes that need to be heard, and more festive questions and answers! The Long Blondes - Xmas Is Cancelled The Beautiful South - Hold It Back Frankie & the Heartstrings - Too Right It's Xmas Badly Drawn Boy - Donna & Blitzen
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - 43min - 73 - Merry Britsmas 69: A Man Down For A Peaceful Christmas
In my first November episode of Merry Britsmas, we have more festive questions to answer about food and drunken mistakes, a Christmas comedic special about a big comedian called Greg Davies, and a song that links to armistice day by a pretty famous Liverpudlian called Paul McCartney! Pipes of Peace Covers MUNA Callum Minks Sergio Denis Don't Call Me Ishmael Merry Britsmas KO-FI Link
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 34min - 72 - Merry Britsmas 68: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Murders, Music & Ghostly Tales
It's Merry Spooksmas! Which means Halloween vibes and horrors, such as a creepy tale of murder mystery from Jonathan Creek, some gothic horror songs, and creepy ghostly stories from the historic town of Rye! Kaiser Chiefs - Zombie Prom Radiohead - Burn The Witch Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 42min - 71 - Merry Britsmas 67: Christmas Screams and Shrieks
On our first October episode of Merry Britsmas this year, we get a little bit spooky but still quite festive. I watch a recent kids show about monsters called Scream Street, force myself to listen to comedic British Xmas songs, and ask and answer some more Emergency Festive Questions, this time with a spooky twist! David Brent - Don't Cry It's Xmas Geraldine McQueen - Once Upon A Xmas Spitting Image - Santa Claus Is On The Dole
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 35min - 70 - Merry Britsmas 66: A Retro 60s Christmas Peek
In my 66th episode and the first Ber month episode of 2024, I go back to the 1960s to listen to some older British Christmas songs that people may not know, watch an old show about Scottish doctors with some festive storytelling, and go back to the Emergency Festive Questions book to answer and ask some more odd queries such as why is Rudolph's nose red? David Whitfield - Santo Natale Dave King - Xmas & You Adam Faith - Lonely Pup In A Xmas Shop
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 - 36min - 69 - Merry Britsmas 65: Just Like Christmas At Robin's Nest
In the August episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at British covers of an indie classic Just Like Xmas by Low, explore a sitcom I knew nothing about called Robin's Nest, and answer some more Festive Emergency Questions, as well as reading out some of your answers from last month! Covers of Just Like Xmas Tripp Mirror Guisers Parcs Gastown Irregulars Gabrielle Aplin
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 38min - 68 - Merry Britsmas 64: Christmas In July and Paradise
It's Christmas in July! So it's time for some summery xmas things on Merry Britsmas including some (incredibly vaguely linked) festive songs about sun and summer, as well as a look at Death In Paradise, a show about crime, the Caribbean, and, in this episode, Christmas. I also ask and answer some more festive questions and hope you will answer them too! The Sunflower Thieves - It's Not Like The Xmas Films The Eves - Xmas In Summertime Los Bitchos - Los Chrismos Leo Sayer - Xmas In July
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 - 44min - 67 - Merry Britsmas 63: Leon Day Homemade Christmas Questions
In the Leon Day episode, with only six months until Xmas, I take a look at a sketch show spin-off about a home-made Christmas from Smith & Jones, learn my A-B-Cs with Xmas Alphabet, and start looking at some Xmas questions for all of us to answer! Xmas Alphabet by Dickie Valentine Xmas Alphabet by Cliff Richard Xmas Alphabet by Jasmine Rae
Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 23min - 66 - Merry Britsmas 62: A Comedic Christmas Winter Wonderland
In the 62nd episode of Merry Britsmas, I talk about the ever-growing Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, force you to listen to some 'apparently' comedic novelty Christmas songs, and watch a festive episode of a sitcom about undertakers called In Loving Memory. Paul Holt - 50 Grand For Xmas Hot Pantz - (I'd Like To) Give You One For Xmas Barron Knights - Merry Gentle Pops Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Promo
Tue, 28 May 2024 - 28min - 65 - Merry Britsmas 61: Christmas Birthdays with the Bard
MERRY BIRTHDAY! April is my Birthday month so I went seeking other birthday connections, looking at two famous people with April birthdays by exploring Leona Lewis' brilliant festive album and a TV show about a very famous playwright born in April. I also explored some British celebs with Xmas Day Birthdays! Also check out more of me (if you want more...) on the Total Christmas Podcast. Leona Lewis - One More Sleep https://www.totalchristmaspodcast.com/
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 36min - 64 - Merry Britsmas 60: Nadolig Llawen & God Rest The Bill
In the March episode, I'm inspired by St David's Day to look at Welsh Christmas traditions, listen to some British covers of the carol God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, and watch a festive episode of police drama The Bill. Covers of God Rest You Merry Gentleman Wat Tyler Manfred Mann Jamie Cullum Annie Lennox
Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 24min - 63 - Merry Britsmas 59: Kiss Me Christmas for First Footing
In the first episode of 2024, Merry Britsmas takes a look at Kiss Me Kate, a sitcom about counselling, the New Year tradition of First Footing, and some alternative under-heard festive songs. https://ko-fi.com/merrybritsmas Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn't Often Snow At Xmas Twitchels - Ode To Just Like Xmas Shadowlark - Christmas Time John Cale - Child's Xmas In Wales
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 19min - 62 - Merry Britsmas 58: BONUS! New British Christmas Music 2023
It's the (now) annual Bonus New British Xmas Music episode! Check out all the amazing artists below, support them if you can, and there's also a surprise comedic gala from all your favourite Christmas podcasters (& me...) ALA.NI Peaness Problem Patterns Don't Call Me Ishmael New Rules Nina Nesbitt Volk Soup Erica Manzoli Kate Rusby Curerbell Pegasuses Fortune Faded Glory Brutalligators & Fightmilk Sunflower Thieves Wasuremono Fenne Lily Wyldest
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 25min - 61 - Merry Britsmas 57: Mistletoe and Wine and Holy Bottoms For Christmas
It's the big December episode of Merry Britsmas! I look at the king of Xmas' Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe & Wine', one of my favourite raucous British shows, Bottom, more festive munching of British snacks, and I reveal the Winner of the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Also, I get some festive Podcast friends to help review some new seasonal adverts from Tesco, Aldi, M&S, and John Lewis. Check out their podcasts below! https://adventcalendar.house/ Festive Foreign Film Fans - https://twitter.com/festivefilmfans Christmas Cousins https://www.instagram.com/christmascousinspod https://www.instagram.com/hollyjollyxmasu/
Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 47min - 60 - Merry Britsmas 56: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Gone Wrong
In my first December episode of 2023, I take a gander at a Christmas Gone Wrong in the Gone Wrong Show, explore British covers of It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, chomp on some more British festive chocolate, and reveal the final showdown in the BIG XMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Covers of It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Xmas: Connie Talbot Rag'n'Bone Man Calum Scott Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 29min - 59 - Merry Britsmas 55 - I’m Dreaming of a White Cuckoo Christmas
In our second November episode, I explore Greg Davies as Santa in a festive Cuckoo, some British covers of White Christmas, more of the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN, and try some British festive snacks so you can hear me munching and get hungry! Covers of White Xmas: Billy Idol Peggy Sue Keane Martine McCutcheon
Sat, 25 Nov 2023 - 34min - 58 - Merry Britsmas 54: Postman Pat’s Magic Christmas Lights
In Merry Britsmsas' first full November episode, we kick things up a festive notch with an exploration of Coldplay's modern classic Christmas Lights, a watch and review of Postman Pat's Magic Christmas, and more on the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Covers of Xmas Lights: Kylie Minogue Straight No Chaser Yellowcard Amber Leigh Irish
Sat, 11 Nov 2023 - 32min - 57 - Merry Britsmas 53 - Christmas Podcast Day - Scrooge the Musical
It's a Merry Britsmas Christmas Podcast Day Special! Xmas Podcast Day will showcase a whole range of takes on A Christmas Carol from brilliant festive podcasters. Here, we'll stay British with 1970's Scrooge, a musical favourite of mine starring Albert Finney! Check out more Xmas podcasts at https://christmaspodcasts.com/
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 21min - 56 - Merry Britsmas 52: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Hauntings & Cornish Creep
It's Merry Spooksmas! Our full on Halloween Episode explores some British artists with spookily-titled songs, an ex-haunting via The IT Crowd, and some creepy Cornish tales of death and the supernatural. We also finish the first round of the BIG XMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN and kick off Round Two! The Fratellis - Halloween Blues Laura Marling - Ghosts Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave Spooky Xmas music copyright free by Myuu
Sat, 28 Oct 2023 - 42min - 55 - Merry Britsmas 51: Spooky Xmas Songs & St Nicholas’ Bones
In our first October episode of the year, I get to grips with some British artists with slightly spooky names who released original Christmas songs, a haunting tale of St Nicholas' bones from Inside No 9, and set up the final group of the first round of the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Boo Hewerdine - Xmas Morning The Spook School - Someone To Spend Xmas With Mogwai - Xmas Song Dog Is Dead - TV Xmas Spooky Xmas music copyright free by Myuu
Sat, 14 Oct 2023 - 38min - 54 - Merry Britsmas 50: Do They Know An Absent Father Christmas?
In our first BER episode of 2023, I get extra festive with a look at Not Going Out's second seasonal episode, Absent Father Christmas, as well as discussing Band Aid 20, the 20th anniversary release from 2004. And, as all through this year, I share the results of the last round and the face-offs of the next round of the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Band Aid 20 Keith Lemon - Do They Know It's Xmas Lockdown Daddy's Home 2 - Do They Know It's Xmas Gavin & Stacey Do They Know Sing-Along
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 - 36min - 53 - Merry Britsmas 49: Comedic Christmas Heartbeats
In our August 23 episode, I take a look at a 90s nostalgia-hit of rural Sunday night watching with a festive Heartbeat episode, listen to some (supposedly) comedic Christmas songs, and continue the GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Get voting at Merry Britsmas Ricky Tomlinson - Xmas My Arse The Goodies - Father Xmas Do Not Touch Me The Goodies - Make a Daft Noise for Xmas Dora Bryan - All I Want For Xmas Is A Beatle
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 40min - 52 - Merry Britsmas 48 - The Last Christmas Song In July
It's Xmas in July! Let's get extra festive with some British covers of The Christmas Song, an exploration of timey wimey Dr Who episode Last Christmas, and the next round of voting in the Big Christmas Number One Showdown! The Xmas Song covers: Smith & Burrows Delegation Clare Teal Joss Stone
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 48min - 51 - Merry Britsmas 47 - A Summery Mandy Christmas
In the summery 47th episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at a festive episode of strange sitcom Mandy, listen to a ever-so-slightly summery folksy Xmas record from The Boy Least Likely To, and continue to run down the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Go to https://twitter.com/MerryBritsmas to vote, share, and comment! Listen & buy via Bandcamp: The Boy Least Likely To - Christmas Special
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 38min - 50 - Merry Britsmas 46: King of the Christmas Number One
In our May episode, I look at some more under-heard alternative British festive songs, discuss a tangentially Coronation linked episode of King Gary, and start my BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN POLL! Vote at Merry Britsmas Snow Patrol - When I Get Home For Xmas Bird to Beast - Winter Snow Shy Nature - Xmas Lullaby Sandra's Wedding - Spite Xmas
Mon, 29 May 2023 - 39min - 49 - Merry Britsmas 45: On The Buses For A Marshmallow Christmas
In my April episode, we go a little bit sweet for Easter with British covers of A Marshmallow World, explore the final chapter of Christmas at War, and take a look at an outdated classic British sitcom called On The Buses. Deacon Blue - Marshmallow World Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler - Marshmallow World
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 - 27min - 48 - Merry Britsmas 44: The Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Indie Christmas Songs
In the March 2023 episode of Merry Britsmas, I explore some alternative, little known (but brilliant) British indie christmas songs from the likes of Oh Wonder and Gaffa Tape Sandy. I also look at how nurses and hospitals dealt with the festive season during World War II, and take a gander at a BBC Sherlock Holmes episode set during the holidays. Oh Wonder - This Xmas Citizen Helene - On Xmas Day Mary Hepworth - The Wolf & The Woods Gaffa Tape Sandy - Black Xmas
Sat, 25 Mar 2023 - 32min - 47 - Merry Britsmas Episode 43 - My Family, Please Come Home for Valentines & Christmas
In a kind-of-but-not-really Valentine Special, I explore My Family's Xmas Special, The Heart of Christmas, British covers of the heartbreak festive tune Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), and more stories of the frontline during WWII during the holidays. Xmas (Baby Please Come Home) covers: Leona Lewis KT Tunstall Olly Murs Slow Club
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 33min - 46 - Merry Britsmas 42: A Fast Christmas Show When It’s Cold Outside
In the first episode of 2023, I take a little look at The Fast Show Christmas Special, covers of wintry festive duet Baby It's Cold Outside, & the seasonal experience of British soldiers during World War II. Baby It's Cold Outside covers: Ted Heath & Edmundo Ros Dolly Parton & Rod Stewart Paloma Faith & BB Bones Barns Courtney & Lennon Stella Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews
Sun, 29 Jan 2023 - 24min - 45 - Merry Britsmas 41: BONUS! New British Christmas Music 2022
If you think there's no good new Christmas music OR just want more Christmas music, well how about this BONUS MERRY BRITSMAS offering of new British Xmas songs? Check them out below and also, if you can, buy their stuff and go to their gigs! The Bug Club - Christmas Lullaby Los Bitchos - Los Chrismos Joss Stone - Bring on Christmas Day BumbleWasps - Mr Christmas Shybits & Eddie Argos - Hope This Christmas Jack In Water - I'd Rather Be Home For Christmas Chubby and the Gang - Violent Night (A Christmas Tale) Spencer Flay - Hey Christmas Rhys Lewis - Christmas Eve Lexie Carroll - Christmas Day The Voltz - Do You Remember Christmas? James Vincent McMorrow - At Christmas Don’t Call Me Ishmael - It's Christmas, Let's Pretend We're Fine Ollie Hayes - Boxing Day Blues
Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 19min - 44 - Merry Britsmas 40: Knowing Christmas, Knowing Pudding (War Is Over)
IT'S CHRISTMAS! And in this super festive December episode, I explore Alan Partridge's Knowing Me Knowing Yule, the John Lennon classic Happy Xmas (War Is Over), & the history of the Christmas Pudding! Also, find out the champion of the World Cup of the Ghost of Xmas Present, and hear a modern festive poem from Carol Ann Duffy! How to make a Victorian Xmas Pudding Diana Ross - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) Boy George & Anohni Jherek Bischoff Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson & Sean Ono Lennon
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 56min - 43 - Merry Britsmas 39: Wrapping Up Christmas Nativities
In my first December episode of 2022, I explore school nativities, a brilliant TV special called Flint Street Nativity, and British covers of 80s new wave classic Christmas Wrapping. Also, check out Have Yourself A Merry Indie Xmas compilation on Bandcamp for Crisis below: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-i https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-ii
Sat, 10 Dec 2022 - 32min - 42 - Merry Britsmas 38: Love & Christmas Lights Actually
It's almost December and it's time for more full on Christmas joy! In this episode, I discuss the marvellous music of British festive classic Love Actually, how Christianity helped people through World War II, and brotherly conflict over decorations in the cult ITV special Christmas Lights. Also, hear the results of the first round of the World Cup of the Ghost of Xmas Present! Vote for the next round at https://twitter.com/MerryBritsmas Love Actually Soundtrack playlist
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 42min - 41 - Merry Britsmas 37: Time Travelling to a Winter Wonderland Xmas Carol
In my first fully festive episode of November, I step right into Xmas! It's time to go back to timey wimey Dr Who with their take on A Xmas Carol, British covers of Winter Wonderland, and more wartime history of festive entertainment. I also discuss my new poll for the very best Ghost of Christmas Present! Vote on Twitter at Merry Britsmas! Jamie Cullum - Winter Wonderland Gary Barlow - Winter Wonderland Cocteau Twins - Winter Wonderland Eurythmics - Winter Wonderland Emeli Sande - Winter Wonderland
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 - 46min - 40 - Merry Britsmas 36: Bonus Christmas Podcast Day Bonfire Special!
It's Christmas Podcast Day! In celebration of the start of November, check out the Christmas Podcast Podcast, which will help you hear all of the Christmas Podcasts worth checking out! https://christmaspodcasts.com/ In this bonus episode, I also talk about something seasonal for November 5th - Bonfire Night aka Fireworks Night aka Guy Fawkes Day! The Big Moon - Bonfire Talk Less Say More - Bonfire Night
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 14min - 39 - Merry Britsmas 35: Scary Spooksmas Halloween Special
In our full on Halloween special, we take on some spooky British things, including a Halloween-set episode of kind-of-forgotten sitcom My Family, some alternative rock songs about zombies and gravedwellers, and explore some slight differences and unique traditions for a Scottish Halloween. Spooky Alternative Songs Veronica Falls - Found Love in a Graveyard Jamie T - Zombie The Wytches - Gravedweller Ewan McGregor teaches Conan about Scottish Halloween
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 - 22min - 38 - Merry Britsmas 34: Yule Never Leave A Spooky Christmas Night
In the first of our October 2022 episodes, Merry Britsmas covers some festive but spooky things! Listen to me ramble about the Xmas Special of The League of Gentlemen, some terrifying novelty Xmas songs, and a historical exploration of the creepy winter Night of the Mothers. The Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Xmas Fast Food Rockers - I Love Xmas Cruz Beckham - If Everyday Was Xmas
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 28min - 37 - Merry Britsmas 33: Not Going Out For A Glam Christmas
In the September 22 episode of Merry Britsmas, I pay homage to the festive power of our late majesty, explore a joke filled modern sitcom called Not Going Out, some alternative and glam christmas songs, and what sort of presents were given at Xmas during WWII. T-Rex - Christmas Bop The Staves - Home Alone Too The Staves & Flyte - Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas Oscar - It's Christmas Again Sweet Baboo - Don't Be Alone This Xmas
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 26min - 36 - Merry Britsmas 32: Do The Avengers Know It’s Christmas Again?
We are very close to the ber months so celebrate with Merry Britsmas by hearing me ramble about the second Band Aid to take on Do They Know It's Christmas, a pair of super spies from the sixties in a strange festive adventure, and how decorating was all about tradition and thrift during wartime. Band Aid II Going Live! Report on Band Aid II Glee Slade Richard Cheese
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 32min - 35 - Merry Britsmas 31: A Sunny Christmas In July Goes Wrong
It's Christmas In July! Which mean's it's time to talk all things Christmas (as it is every month here...). This month, I explore some kind-of sunny British festive songs, a nativity that goes dreadfully wrong from the Play That Goes Wrong, and how rationing affected the holiday season during World War II. British Summery Christmas Songs Shame - Feliz Navidad Shaggy & Joss Stone - Sunny Celebration Brutalligators - Christmas in July Peggy Sue - Surf Xmas EP
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 - 30min - 34 - Merry Britsmas 30: Some Misfits Walking in the Air for Half Christmas
It's Half Christmas! So let's get proper festive with the classic Snowman tune Walking in the Air, as well as discussing a kind-of-superheroic festive special from cult show Misfits, along with our now regular topic of British Christmas during World War II, focusing on rationing and supplies. Aled Jones - Walking in the Air Tom Chaplin cover Jack Robert Hardman cover Jerkcurb cover The Maccabees cover
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 - 30min - 33 - Merry Britsmas 29: Some Festive Porridge with Chris(tmas) Kamara
How about taking a little look at a classic 70s sitcom Xmas episode about life in prison with Ronnie Barker in Porridge, the merry joy of ex-footballer Chris Kamara singing some classic holiday songs, & the difficulties of Xmas during bombing raids in WWII. Chris Kamara - Here's To Christmas
Sat, 28 May 2022 - 28min - 32 - Merry Britsmas 28: Festive Evacuees, Danger Mouse & an Indie Pop Christmas
In the first episode of 2022, I take a look at a silly reboot of a kids show about a super spy rodent, listen to some under appreciated festive British indie pop, and begin a new section exploring what life was like in the UK at Christmas during World War II. Dan Croll - A Guardian Christmas Gabrielle Aplin - Untitled Belle & Sebastian - Are You Coming Over For Christmas?
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 - 26min - 31 - Happy Christmas from Merry Britsmas & the Christmas Podcast Network!
In the wise words of Noddy Holder, it's CHRIIIISTTMAAASSSS!! Check out this mega message of festive love and celebration from the Christmas Podcast Network! Happy Christmas all of you brilliant, wonderful people!
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 - 08min - 30 - Merry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2021: New British Christmas Music 2021
In a special bonus episode, I review and recommend some brilliant new British festive songs from this year including the likes of Billy Nomates, Shame, Gary Barlow, Dream Nails and Will Joseph Cook. Check out the songs below: Gary Barlow - The Dream of Xmas Will Joseph Cook - No Time To Be Alone Shame - Baldur's Gate Blackaby - Plastic Mistletoe Laurie Shaw - Snow Day Billy Nomates - Xmas is for Lovers, Ghosts & Children David Newton - Winter Tragedy Kathryn Williams & Carol Ann Duffy - Snow Angel Gabrielle Aplin - Just Like Christmas (Low cover) George Ezra - Come Home For Xmas (cover) Dream Star - Lonely Star
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 15min - 29 - Merry Britsmas 27: I Believe in Multiple Christmas Lunches & Adverts
It's our full on final proper episode of 2021 and it's an extra long packed present full of more than just the usual Merry Britsmas ramblings! I look at British classic The Vicar of Dibley's The Xmas Lunch Incident, covers of Greg Lake's I Believe in Father Xmas, and hear from other festive podcasters to get the final say on which Xmas advert of 2021 is the very best! Check out the other festive podcasts below: Totally Rad Xmas Advent Calendar House Xmas Alphabet Planning for Xmas Xmas Podcast Podcast Jingle Jank Kringle Talks Xmas Cosy Xmas
Sun, 19 Dec 2021 - 1h 01min - 28 - Merry Britsmas 26: All I Want For Christmas is a Medieval Peep Show
It's actually DECEMBER! So let's get super festive with some historical Medieval feasting, a Xmas celebration with Mark & Jez of Peep Show, and some intriguing British covers of Mariah Carey's super hit All I Want For Christmas Is You. Check out the covers: Clean Bandit Bastille Puppini Sisters Jamie Cullum Olivia Olson Check out The Christmas Alphabet podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 - 25min - 27 - Merry Britsmas 25: Fairytale of a Doctor Who New York Christmas
In the second November episode of 2021, I explore a festive Titanic cosmic cruise from an episode of Doctor Who, some seasonal poetry from Wendy Cope, and some history and covers of Fairytale of New York by The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl.
Sun, 28 Nov 2021 - 31min - 26 - Merry Britsmas 24: Christmas Sheep, Trees & Indie Rock
In the first November episode of 2021, I take the festive up a notch by looking at the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, a festive episode of Aardman' kids TV show legend Shaun the Sheep, and look at some seasonal indie rock from British bands. Check out the full songs below as well as a new podcaster in the Christmas Podcast Network (& another Brit!), Kringle Talks Kristmas. Los Campesinos! - When Christmas Comes Girl Ray - Wish I Were Giving You A Gift Loose Tapestries - Can't Wait for Christmas (w/ Idris Elba!) https://twitter.com/KristmasTalks
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 22min - 25 - Merry Britsmas 23: Getting to the Bottom of a Gothic Halloween
In our first ever full Halloween special episode, we get into some disgusting & spooky British culture! I discuss the history of Halloween on the British Isles, a grotesque Halloween episode of cult sitcom Bottom, & share some gothic rock that perfectly fits spooky season. Check out this video for more information on Samhain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai_8RaTbmeY
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 - 27min - 24 - Merry Britsmas 22: The Ghost Stories of a Cold Christmas
It's October & spooky season is here! For my festive spooktacular, I explore a seasonal episode of BBC sitcom Ghosts, a tale of history & horror from Hertfordshire, and an album of 'Ghost Stories' from Aidan Moffat. If you liked the strange historical tale this episode, follow @Verity_Holloway on Twitter or visit https://verityholloway.com/
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 30min - 23 - Merry Britsmas 21: The Rocking Father Christmas Affair
In the September episode (just!), I explore all things Father Christmas to give you a real festive Ber month episode! I explore the history of the British Father Christmas figure, an episode of 70s sitcom Are You Being Served called The Father Christmas Affair, and The Kinks' rocking class attack track, Father Christmas. The Kinks - Father Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPPCPqDINEk
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 - 25min - 22 - Merry Britsmas 20: Christmas Sandwiches & Police Panto
In our August episode, I explore the tasty joy that is the Christmas Sandwich, the festive Panto focused episode of police procedural The Bill, and British covers of Donny Hathaway's soul classic This Christmas. John Lewis' Xmas Decoration Themes 2021 The Xmas Sandwich Song by Christopher Dennis
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 - 28min - 21 - Merry Britsmas 19: A Sunny Summer Camp Benidorm Xmas
In the Christmas in July episode, we get a little bit summery and sunny! Check out my thoughts on a Benidorm christmas special, the tradition of mummering (which is not carolling!), & some indie summer-adjacent christmas songs!
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 - 27min - 20 - Merry Britsmas 18: Inbetween A Wombling Merry Christmas
It's Noel Day! In the June episode, I explore an Inbetweeners' Christmas Party, a Wombling Merry Christmas, and read a festive poem about a naughty king.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 - 25min - 19 - Merry Britsmas 17: Jingle Bell Rocks, Yule Logs & Leisure Centres
In our April episode, I take a little look at 90s British leisure centre sitcom The Brittas Empire, explore a range of British covers of the classic Jingle Bell Rock, and discuss the history of the Yule Log, & how it relates to British tradition and culture.
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 34min - 18 - Merry Britsmas Episode 16: WHO is the Lord of Misrule?
It's pretty much Spring so let's get uplifted with some timey-wimey nonsense from Doctor Who dealing with a Runaway Bride, discover the topsy-turvy world of the Lord of Misrule, and explore some little known indie Christmas songs from the UK. Check out the links below to hear the full songs I mention in the episode! Futureheads - Christmas Was Better in the 80s PINS - Come On Home (It's Xmas) The Spook School - Someone to Spend Xmas With Frightened Rabbit - It's Xmas, So We'll Stop
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 - 30min - 17 - Merry Britsmas Episode 15: A Winter's Tale About Smoking Bishop
In the February episode, I explore some wintery things to stave off the cold weather blues! Check out a winter warmer hot drink called Smoking Bishop, remember the silly superhero sitcom My Hero, & listen to David Essex sing all about A Winter's Tale.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 - 22min - 16 - Merry Britsmas Episode 14: Auld Lang Boxing Day
In my first episode of 2021, I explore some post-Christmas bits and bobs. Listen to me ramble on about the glory of Boxing Day, the Boxing-Day-set special of BBC sitcom Outnumbered, and the history & covers of the traditional New Years Scottish song Auld Lang Syne. Auld Lang Syne by United States Marine Band is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 - 19min - 15 - Merry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2020: Best British Christmas Music 2020
In a special bonus episode, I review and recommend some brilliant new British festive songs from this year including the likes of Blossoms, Paloma Faith, Porridge Radio, The Cribs & Liam Payne. Song List Circa Waves - Miss Christmas Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - Christmas is Coming (We All Know the Score) Liam Payne & Dixie D'Amelio - Naughty List Honne - Warm on A Christmas Night Blossoms - Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose) Porridge Radio - The Last Time I Saw You (O Christmas) Thom Stone - Merry Christmas (What a Hell of a Year) The Cribs - Christmas (All Year Long) Paloma Faith and Gregory Porter - Christmas Prayer Willie J Healey - Merry Christmas
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 14min - 14 - Merry Britsmas Episode 13: A Wonderful Bean Christmas Time
In the second December episode of 2020, I review a classic British comedy character in Merry Christmas Mr Bean, explore the history behind the Christmas Cracker, and check out some interesting covers of Paul McCartney's 1979 festive hit 'Wonderful Christmastime'. BBC Report on Christmas Crackers Podcast Recommendation: Advent Calendar House
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 27min - 13 - Merry Britsmas Episode 12: Have Yourself a Royle Little Christmas
In the first December episode, I look at some interesting British covers of the classic Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas, look at some 2020 seasonal ads with some fellow festive podcasters, and explore the 2000 christmas episode of The Royle Family. Check out the adverts in the podcast below: Tesco: https://youtu.be/8CfrpexaCwg Sainsburys: https://youtu.be/GqtcpLywgRU Lidl: https://youtu.be/2waeUenMzYY Very: https://youtu.be/JR_ZVamR5YE Walkers: https://youtu.be/eCpQ_DBiEpw John Lewis: https://youtu.be/x2sE2YuheK0 And check out the brilliant festive podcasts that my guests host: Christmas Clatter Seasons Eatings Christmas Time in the City Total Christmas Podcast Santa by the Minute Cozy Christmas
Sun, 13 Dec 2020 - 48min - 12 - Merry Britsmas Episode 11: Do They Know It's the Christmas Radio Times?
In the second of my November episodes, I explore and discuss the first festive Only Fools and Horses, the Xmas Radio Times, and the charity super smash Do They Know It's Xmas by Band Aid.
Sun, 29 Nov 2020 - 36min - 11 - Merry Britsmas Episode 10: Stop The Cavalry & Ross Kemp's Scrooge!
In the first of our November episodes, we honour Remembrance Day by hearing all about Jona Lewie's Stop the Cavalry, discuss the wonderful stories of Raymond Briggs, and explore the surprisingly intriguing take on A Christmas Carol from ITV in 2000 starring Ross Kemp!
Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 47min - 10 - Merry Britsmas Episode 9: Creepy Welsh Creatures & Christmas Devils
In this episode as we get spooky for October with a strange Welsh New Year creature, a Devil of Christmas from Inside No 9, and the most horrifying festive songs in British history: the comedy christmas novelty hit!
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - 33min - 9 - Merry Britsmas Episode 8: Lonely This Christmas
In this episode as we dive into the Ber months, I discuss a sad glam song, the horror of banning Christmas, and a Jewish comedy christmas celebration! I also recommend some other audio festivity for your ears and reveal the results of the World Cup of Dr Who Xmas Episodes! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod Lonely This Xmas on TOTP
Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - 28min - 8 - Merry Britsmas Episode 7: A British Silent Night
Our August episode brings a new website, a new logo and a World Cup of Dr Who Christmas Episodes that you can vote for on Twitter! Oh and I talk about festive Him & Her, the wonderful world of Xmas Markets, and explore some British versions of Silent Night! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Tue, 18 Aug 2020 - 20min - 7 - Merry Britsmas Episode 6: A Timey Wimey Christmas
In the 6th episode of Merry Britsmas, for Christmas in July, get ready to learn something about Christmas in the Tudor era, listen to a non-Christmassy Christmas song from a bunch of Scousers (Liverpool-citizens for non Brits!), & the first modern timey-wimey Xmas with Dr Who! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod The Power of Love cover
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 28min - 6 - Merry Britsmas Episode 5.5: Christmas Music 2019
Here is a mini episode of Merry Britsmas just before the big day! Check out some of my favourite songs by British artists from 2019 including the likes of Will Young, Mabel, Honey Hahs and Feet. Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Sun, 22 Dec 2019 - 12min - 5 - Merry Britsmas Episode 1: Merry Xmas Everybody!
In the first ever Merry Britsmas, we begin by discussing and reviewing the first festive special from a classic UK sitcom, The Royle Family. We also discuss the madness, splendour and joy of Christmas Number Ones, before focusing in a little more detail on Slade's mega-hit 'Merry Xmas Everybody'. So, get your Xmas jumper on, grab a hot festive beverage and settle in for some British Christmas feels! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Sun, 25 Nov 2018 - 19min - 4 - Merry Britsmas Episode 2: Christmas Everyday
In the 2nd episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at the Royal Christmas speech, a take on A Xmas Carol from Blackadder and Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Xmas Everyday'! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 - 19min - 3 - Merry Britsmas Episode 3: Step Into Christmas
In the 3rd episode of Merry Britsmas, I return with a ramble about my love for Elton John's 'Step Into Christmas', a review of the dark festive offering from Charlie Brooker in Black Mirror's 'White Christmas' and a bit of history about the odd and unusual tradition of British panto! Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Sat, 26 Oct 2019 - 15min - 2 - Merry Britsmas Episode 4: Last Christmas
In the 4th episode of Merry Britsmas, we are so damn close to Christmas, I can almost taste it! Actually, I literally can with some talk about Mince Pies! I also chat about some festive Wham and a modern comedy classic in Gavin and Stacey. Check out the official, amazing video for 'Last Christmas', as mentioned in the podcast, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI Background Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Sun, 24 Nov 2019 - 22min - 1 - Merry Britsmas Episode 5: Driving Home For Christmas
In the 5th episode of Merry Britsmas, it's ACTUALLY DECEMBER! Hear my chat about 1991's Father Christmas, the war of xmas ads & Chris Rea driving home. Music: Wish by Kevin MacLeod
Sun, 15 Dec 2019 - 32min
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