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A festive podcast that covers all things Christmas from a British perspective!
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Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
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
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
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
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
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.
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
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.
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
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
Shaggy & Joss Stone - Sunny Celebration
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
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.
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
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.
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
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.
Saturday Dec 25, 2021
Saturday Dec 25, 2021
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!
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 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
Billy Nomates - Xmas is for Lovers, Ghosts & Children
Kathryn Williams & Carol Ann Duffy - Snow Angel
Gabrielle Aplin - Just Like Christmas (Low cover)