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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.
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Check out The Christmas Alphabet podcast: http://christmasalphabet.com/
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Author: Adam Parker Sibun
Title: Merry Britsmas 26: All I Want For Christmas is a Medieval Peep Show
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.
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Title: Merry Britsmas 25: Fairytale of a Doctor Who New York Christmas
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!)
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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
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Author: Adam Parker Sibun
Title: Merry Britsmas 23: Getting to the Bottom of a Gothic Halloween
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.
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Author: Adam Parker Sibun
Title: Merry Britsmas 22: The Ghost Stories of a Cold Christmas
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
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Title: Merry Britsmas 21: The Rocking Father Christmas Affair
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.
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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!
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Title: Merry Britsmas 19: A Sunny Summer Camp Benidorm Xmas
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.
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Title: Merry Britsmas 18: Inbetween A Wombling Merry Christmas
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.
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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)
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Title: Merry Britsmas Episode 16: WHO is the Lord of Misrule?
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.
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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.
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Title: Merry Britsmas Episode 14: Auld Lang Boxing Day
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
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)
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Title: Merry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2020: Best British Christmas Music 2020
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
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Title: Merry Britsmas Episode 13: A Wonderful Bean Christmas Time
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:
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Title: Merry Britsmas Episode 12: Have Yourself a Royle Little Christmas
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.
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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!
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