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Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 76 - Feliz Navidad from Harry Enfield and ChumsIt's Christmas In July! Let's celebrate with some summery British covers of Feliz Navidad, a festive poem from William Wordsworth, and some sketch show comedy from Harry Enfield and Chums! Feliz Navidad Covers: Lily Lambert Sorry Audio Shame Jose Feliciano & Jools Holland 2025-07-2330 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 75 - It's A Silent Night at Grange Hill for ChristmasIt's HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS! And we celebrate some peace and quiet with more British artists covering Silent Night, look at another festive poem, and get ready for the end of the school year with classic teen show Grange Hill's Christmas disco! Silent Night Covers Kim Wilde Peter Andre Erasure Shaggy & Sting 2025-06-2526 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 74 - The Doctor, The Christmas Poem & The Alternative Festive SongsIn the May episode of Merry Britsmas, I chat about an episode of timey-wimey show Dr Who set in a snowy wonderland, discuss and read a British Xmas poem, and share some alternative original seasonal songs that you probably don't know. Dodgy - Xmas At The Food Bank The Lilac Time - The Needles Shelley Harland - In My Arms For Xmas Oh! Gunquit - High On Xmas/Don't Believe In Xmas 2025-05-2833 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 73 - Christmas Hospital Laughs & Boxing Day FootyMerry Britsmas is BACK for 2025! In my first episode of the year, I check out an old sitcom about Santa in hospital in Only When I Laugh, some Welsh festive christmas music from Cerys Matthews, and the much loved tradition of Boxing Day Footy! Cerys Matthews Xmas Music Playlist 2025-04-2528 min $Rockin\' The Blues$ Rockin' The BluesRockin The Blues 280125Gary Clark Jr. - When My Train Pulls In The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Me and the Devil Muddy Waters - The Red Rooster Little Walter - Everybody Needs Somebody Big Bill Broonzy - I Love My Whiskey Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi - Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning Tom Waits - The Soul Of A Man Gary Moore - In My Dreams Eric Johanson - Galaxy Girl Robbert Duijf - First Train Out Ian Parker - She Cries Ian Parker - Love So Cold Ricky...2025-01-291h 55

Pablo Blues ShowRockin The Blues 280125Gary Clark Jr. - When My Train Pulls InThe Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Me and the DevilMuddy Waters - The Red RoosterLittle Walter - Everybody Needs SomebodyBig Bill Broonzy - I Love My WhiskeyDerek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi - Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And BurningTom Waits - The Soul Of A ManGary Moore - In My DreamsEric Johanson - Galaxy GirlRobbert Duijf - First Train OutIan Parker - She CriesIan Parker - Love So ColdRicky...2025-01-291h 55

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 72 - Goodness Gracious Me & O Holy Night, It's Blooming Christmas!It's CHRIIISTMAASSS! For our last full episode of the year, I dive into a festive special of a great sketch show from the 90s called Goodness Gracious Me, explore British covers of my favourite carol, O Holy Night, and share some more festive emergency question responses about nativities and chocolates! Total Christmas Podcast O Holy Night Covers Leona Lewis Michael Ball Ellie Goulding Bastille Nina Nesbitt 2024-12-2139 min

Advent Calendar HouseCount Duckula: A Christmas Quacker🎄It’s 1990, and Santa’s lost in my confusing network of chimneys. Prepare yourself for a more silly than spooky Christmas special that takes us from Castle Duckula to a concussion-induced space adventure and back. **** 🎙 Guest:Adam Parker Sibun (Merry Britsmas) **** 💬 Topics & Tangents:1. “A Christmas Quacker” on the Internet Archive (it’s mislabeled as another episode). 2. Nick Knacks on “Count Duckula.” 3. Count Duckula’s first appearance on “Danger Mouse.” 4. UK Christmas TV, an extensive archive of Christmas TV listings for the UK’s main channels. 5. J...2024-12-1457 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 71: Stay Another Day To Be Outnumbered This ChristmasIn 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 2024-12-1140 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 70: A Curious Case Of Some Alternative Christmas MusicIn 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 2024-11-2943 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 69: A Man Down For A Peaceful ChristmasIn 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 2024-11-1534 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 68: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Murders, Music & Ghostly TalesIt'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 2024-10-2742 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 67: Christmas Screams and ShrieksOn 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 2024-10-1335 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 66: A Retro 60s Christmas PeekIn 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 2024-09-2836 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 65: Just Like Christmas At Robin's NestIn 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 2024-08-2438 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 64: Christmas In July and ParadiseIt'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 2024-07-2644 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 63: Leon Day Homemade Christmas QuestionsIn 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 2024-06-2323 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 62: A Comedic Christmas Winter WonderlandIn 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 2024-05-2828 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 61: Christmas Birthdays with the BardMERRY 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/ 2024-04-2736 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 60: Nadolig Llawen & God Rest The BillIn 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 2024-03-2424 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 59: Kiss Me Christmas for First FootingIn 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 2024-02-2319 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 58: BONUS! New British Christmas Music 2023It'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 Wy...2023-12-2425 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 57: Mistletoe and Wine and Holy Bottoms For ChristmasIt'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...2023-12-1647 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 56: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Gone WrongIn 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 2023-12-1029 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Shakin' Stevens "Merry Christmas, Everyone" (w/ Adam Parker Sibun)What's up, dudes? It's one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written and recorded, but most of us Americans have never heard of it! Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas is here with me to talk all about the Shakin' Stevens classic "Merry Christmas, Everyone!"In the summer of 1984, composer Bob Heatlie wrote and recorded his demo for the song in sweltering heat. The song was written specifically for Shakin' Stevens whom Heatlie had worked with before. Heatlie told the Guardian that: "I wrote the song in summer, during a heatwave. It was so hot I was...2023-12-0849 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 55 - I’m Dreaming of a White Cuckoo ChristmasIn 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 2023-11-2534 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 54: Postman Pat’s Magic Christmas LightsIn 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 2023-11-1132 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 53 - Christmas Podcast Day - Scrooge the MusicalIt'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/ 2023-11-0121 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 52: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Hauntings & Cornish CreepIt'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 2023-10-2842 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 51: Spooky Xmas Songs & St Nicholas’ BonesIn 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 2023-10-1438 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2023-09-2436 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 49: Comedic Christmas HeartbeatsIn 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 2023-08-2540 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 48 - The Last Christmas Song In JulyIt'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 2023-07-1848 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 47 - A Summery Mandy ChristmasIn 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 2023-06-2638 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 46: King of the Christmas Number OneIn 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 2023-05-2939 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 45: On The Buses For A Marshmallow ChristmasIn 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 2023-04-2727 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 44: The Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Indie Christmas SongsIn 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 2023-03-2532 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 43 - My Family, Please Come Home for Valentines & ChristmasIn 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 2023-02-2433 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 42: A Fast Christmas Show When It’s Cold OutsideIn 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 2023-01-2924 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 41: BONUS! New British Christmas Music 2022If 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 th...2022-12-2319 min

Advent Calendar HouseThe Snowman and The Snowdog🎄 It’s 2012, and I found a 60-year-old tangerine under a floorboard in my bedroom that’s the perfect size for a snowman’s nose… or is it? Join us for another walk in the air back to 2012 for the charming sequel to the British Christmas classic, “The Snowman,” by the now-late Raymond Briggs. **** 🎙 Guest: Adam Parker Sibun (Merry Britsmas). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. I finally got a copy of the original Raymond Briggs book! 2. UK Christmas’s “The Snowman” TV listing history. 3. Raymond Briggs hails Christmas sequel to his...2022-12-221h 14

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2022-12-2156 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 39: Wrapping Up Christmas NativitiesIn 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 2022-12-1032 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 38: Love & Christmas Lights ActuallyIt'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 2022-11-2742 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 37: Time Travelling to a Winter Wonderland Xmas CarolIn 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 2022-11-1246 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2022-11-0114 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 35: Scary Spooksmas Halloween SpecialIn 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 2022-10-2922 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 34: Yule Never Leave A Spooky Christmas NightIn 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 2022-10-1628 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 33: Not Going Out For A Glam ChristmasIn 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 2022-09-2626 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2022-08-2932 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 31: A Sunny Christmas In July Goes WrongIt'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 2022-07-2830 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 30: Some Misfits Walking in the Air for Half ChristmasIt'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 2022-06-2530 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 29: Some Festive Porridge with Chris(tmas) KamaraHow 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 2022-05-2828 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 28: Festive Evacuees, Danger Mouse & an Indie Pop ChristmasIn 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? 2022-04-2926 min

Merry BritsmasHappy 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! 2021-12-2508 min

Tis the Podcast”Another Christmas Story” - Epilogue - Christmas All Over Again - As Read By Julia Colburn Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Happy the Day Before the Night Before Christmas! Happy Christmas Adam! Happy Tibb's Eve! Happy Festivus! Happy December 23rd - whatever you want to call it! We are officially two days away from Christmas 2021! Can you believe that? Where has the time gone? This week’s final installment of "Another Christmas Story", the Epilogue entitled “Christmas All Over Again", will be read to you by the elf with the best voice - our very own Julia Colburn! We hope you like it! And we hope you enjoyed the entirety of "Another...2021-12-2328 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2021: New British Christmas Music 2021In 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...2021-12-2315 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 27: I Believe in Multiple Christmas Lunches & AdvertsIt'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 Pod...2021-12-191h 01

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 26: All I Want For Christmas is a Medieval Peep ShowIt'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/ 2021-12-1025 min

Advent Calendar HouseThe Snowman☃️ It’s 1982, and we’re walking in the air. The Advent Calendar House takes flight for its 7th season as we melt over a British Christmas classic and a personal favorite I wish was more beloved stateside. **** 🎙 Guest: Adam Parker Sibun from the Merry Britsmas Podcast (@MerryBritsmas). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. New theme song! Thanks, Bronwen’s Ghost! 2. Merry Britsmas episode on Raymond Briggs. 3. The British Film Institute’s Top 100 British TV Programmes of the 20th Century. 4. The special’s 3 openings, featuring Briggs, David Bowie, and Mel Smith as...2021-12-021h 16

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 25: Fairytale of a Doctor Who New York ChristmasIn 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. 2021-11-2831 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 24: Christmas Sheep, Trees & Indie RockIn 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!) http...2021-11-1522 min

Christmas Podcasts PodcastChristmas Podcast Roundup – November 6th through November 12th, 2021New Podcasts to ChristmasPodcasts.comChristmas Creepshttps://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/christmas-creeps/Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of November 6th through the 12th.The Lost Christmas Podcast – November 6th – “You Can’t Miss These Foreign Christmas Movies This Year!”Eggnogs and Yule Logs Podcast – November 6th – “Christmas Sail.”The Total Christmas Podcast – November 6th – “More Aussie Christmas Songs.”The Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – November 6th – “New Xmas Music 2021.”Christmas Podding Podcast – November 7th – “Why You Should Definitely Be Listening to Christmas Music Right Now!”...2021-11-1417 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Amazing Spider-Man #314 (w/ Adam Parker Sibun)What’s up, dudes? Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas joins me to talk all things Spider-Man, especially The Amazing Spider-Man #314 by Michelinie and McFarlane! It’s got action, it’s got heart, it’s got…Peter and MJ getting evicted on Christmas Eve?!?? Curse that Parker luck! Could there be an Xmas miracle in store for everybody's favorite wall-crawler? So fill up your web shooters, grab your camera, and swing into this episode!Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or To...2021-11-121h 12

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 23: Getting to the Bottom of a Gothic HalloweenIn 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 2021-10-3027 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 22: The Ghost Stories of a Cold ChristmasIt'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/ 2021-10-2430 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 21: The Rocking Father Christmas AffairIn 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 2021-09-2825 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 20: Christmas Sandwiches & Police PantoIn 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 2021-08-2228 min

Tis the Podcast"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Twenty-Seven - Joy to the World - As Read By Sean Sotka of "The Christmas Podcasts Podcast"Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-eight official installment of "Another Christmas Story"! In this week's official episode, Sean Sotka of "The Christmas Podcasts Podcast" will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Seven of our tale, entitled "Joy to the World". Within this chapter, we switch points-of-view between the President and her entourage and Emily and Noah, as the journalism students finally get the opportunity to land an interview with the leader of the free world! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the tex...2021-08-0557 min

Tis the Podcast"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Twenty-Six - Hark the Herald Angel Sing - As Read By Adam Parker Sibun of "Merry Britmas"Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-seventh official installment of "Another Christmas Story"! In what was supposed to be last week's episode, Adam Parker Sibun of "Merry Britmas" will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Six of our tale, entitled "Hark the Herald Angel Sing". Within this chapter, we continuously switch points-of-view between the President and her entourage, Aaron Rankin and his classmates, and Joey and Mary! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in...2021-08-051h 15

Tis the PodcastIt Is Hard To Soar With Eagles When You Work With Turkeys. (It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie)Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We are officially under 5 months from Christmas day itself! It's all downhill from here! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss the 2002, made-for-TV film, "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie"! How does it compare to other Muppet fare, which all three elves have been quite vocally fond of? Well, let's just say that opinions are all over the spectrum in this episode. So settle in and enjoy this fun episode! And if you want more "Tis the Podcast" content, check your podcast feeds this upcoming Thursday for Chapter T...2021-07-261h 00

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 19: A Sunny Summer Camp Benidorm XmasIn 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! 2021-07-2527 min

Tis the Podcast"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Twenty-Five - My Grown Up Christmas List - As Read By Lauren SimoneHappy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twenty-sixth official installment of "Another Christmas Story"! This week, Lauren Simone will read to all of you Chapter Twenty-Five of our tale, entitled "My Grown Up Christmas List". Within this chapter, we catch up with Megan, Jake, and Amy Rankin as they continue their attempts to get to Manhattan in time for Aaron's performance at Radio City Music Hall! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front...2021-07-2231 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 18: Inbetween A Wombling Merry ChristmasIt'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. 2021-06-2525 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Only Fools & Horses pt1 (w/ Adam, Jack, and Steve)What's up, dudes? I'm talking "Only Fools & Horses" with 3, yes 3! great chaps! That's right! It's a Christmas Fantastic Four! Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas, Jack Ford from Total Christmas, and Steve Beech from Uplifting House Sessions join me to talk this British classic! We've got Del Boy, Rodders, and Grandad up to their shenanigans on Christmas. Yes, there's undercooked turkey and green stuff, an afternoon Christmas snooze, and a night out at the club! What could be more Christmasy than that?! So grab your gold chains and your book on body language and enjoy this ultimate British teamup! 2021-04-281h 22

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas 17: Jingle Bell Rocks, Yule Logs & Leisure CentresIn 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. 2021-04-2534 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2021-03-2630 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 15: A Winter's Tale About Smoking BishopIn 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. 2021-02-2022 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 14: Auld Lang Boxing DayIn 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. 2021-01-1719 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2020: Best British Christmas Music 2020In 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 - Merr...2020-12-2214 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 13: A Wonderful Bean Christmas TimeIn 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 2020-12-2027 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 12: Have Yourself a Royle Little ChristmasIn 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 ...2020-12-1348 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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. 2020-11-2936 min

Totally Rad Christmas!Blackadder's Christmas Carol (w/ Adam Parker Sibun)What's up, dudes? Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas joins me to talk all things Blackadder! What?! No Marley?! It's cool. Hagrid--I mean, Robbie Coltrane--shows Ebenezer his ancestors and descendants and the true(?) meaning of Christmas?? Well, comedy is had either way! Spoilers: Commander Blackadder doesn't vanquish the nibblepibblies because Lord Pigmot just made them up! Don't forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Piggywiggywoo!Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!2020-11-191h 02

Merry BritsmasMerry 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! 2020-11-1347 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 9: Creepy Welsh Creatures & Christmas DevilsIn 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! 2020-10-1933 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 8: Lonely This ChristmasIn 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 2020-09-1728 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 7: A British Silent NightOur 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 2020-08-1820 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 6: A Timey Wimey ChristmasIn 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 2020-07-1728 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 5.5: Christmas Music 2019Here 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 2019-12-2212 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 5: Driving Home For ChristmasIn 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 2019-12-1532 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 4: Last ChristmasIn 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 2019-11-2422 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 3: Step Into ChristmasIn 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 2019-10-2615 min

Merry BritsmasMerry Britsmas Episode 2: Christmas EverydayIn 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 2018-12-2119 min

Merry BritsmasMerry 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 2018-11-2519 min