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We are back for our annual Christmas episode. This year Justin was assigned the year 2000, and combed over the slim pickings to find this UK Christmas compilation called It's a Cool Cool Christmas. Featuring the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Teenage Fanclub, Calexico, Low and more.Call our voicemail line 202-688-PUNK or send us a voice note at punklottopod@gmail.com to get it played on the showJoin our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, and you get to vote in the poll that determines what EP we talk about that month.You can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop  - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song Clips:The Damned - There Ain't No Sanity ClauseGrandaddy - Alan Parsons in a Winter WonderlandEels - Everything's Gonna Be Cool This ChristmasBelle and Sebastian - O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Kylie beats Wham to UK Christmas number one shell do a jigsaw to celebrate Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed US carries out massive strike against IS in Syria Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season David Walliams dropped by book publisher HarperCollins Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons Aria Thorpes parents say our hearts are broken by her death Timoth e Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter ego rumours Harry and Meghan embrace children Archie and Lilibet in Christmas photo

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season Kylie beats Wham to UK Christmas number one shell do a jigsaw to celebrate Harry and Meghan embrace children Archie and Lilibet in Christmas photo Aria Thorpes parents say our hearts are broken by her death David Walliams dropped by book publisher HarperCollins Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons US carries out massive strike against IS in Syria Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed Timoth e Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter ego rumours Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons Kylie beats Wham to UK Christmas number one shell do a jigsaw to celebrate David Walliams dropped by book publisher HarperCollins Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect Harry and Meghan embrace children Archie and Lilibet in Christmas photo Aria Thorpes parents say our hearts are broken by her death US carries out massive strike against IS in Syria Timoth e Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter ego rumours

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Kylie beats Wham to UK Christmas number one shell do a jigsaw to celebrate David Walliams dropped by book publisher HarperCollins Aria Thorpes parents say our hearts are broken by her death Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons Wife and lover in Carmarthenshire caravan murder plot jailed Timoth e Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter ego rumours Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season US carries out massive strike against IS in Syria Harry and Meghan embrace children Archie and Lilibet in Christmas photo

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President Putin has accused the west of "making Russia the enemy" and says he wants to end the war in Ukraine, but only on his terms. Also: The children's author, David Walliams, has been dropped by his publisher. And Kylie Minogue beats Wham! to land her first UK Christmas number one.

Ukrainian drones hit a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker off the Libyan coast as Vladimir Putin delivers his end-of-year address. Then: the community sleuthing that led to finding the Brown University shooter. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco discusses the significance of the UK Christmas number-one single.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this week's Talking Travel, Rory travels the UK in search of the most unique Christmas markets the UK has to offer, as we approach the festive season.

The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Which American singer and songwriter released the song 'Hung Up'? Question 2: In what year was Band-Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record? Question 3: William Bailey Is The Real Name Of Whch Singer? Question 4: Who had a number 1 record in 1963 with Sweets For My Sweet? Question 5: Which artist first recorded 'Where Is My Mind', which was later covered by Tkay Maidza? Question 6: Which song begins with the lyrics: "Marky got with Sharon ; Sharon got Sherice ; She was sharing Sharon's outlook ; On the topic of disease ; Mikey had a facial scar ; And Bobby was a racist ; They were all in love with dyin' ; They were doing it in Texas..."? Question 7: Which composer created the music for Star Wars? Question 8: Which song begins with the lyrics: "The world is a vampire..."? Question 9: Which American rock band released the song 'People Are Strange'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International Women's Day is right around the corner, and in this episode, women are taking the mic! Uh, a few women, anyway. Performing a pretty specific sub-category of songs. And they are all from the same one country. Regardless!! First, by request, we listen to "Merry Christmas Everybody", a cover of Slade's Christmas hit performed by Sohodolls. We pair it with another woman vocalist covering another UK Christmas #1 song, "Merry Christmas Everyone" performed by Rae Morris and Lucy Rose. The ranking music in this episode is "Punk Rock Christmas" as performed by Majorettes. Thank you to CJ for requesting "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Sohodolls!

"The people you work with are people you were just thrown together with. You don't know them. It wasn't your choice. Yet you spend more time with them than you do friends or family.But probably all you've got in common is that you walk on the same bit of carpet for eight hours a day. And so, obviously, when someone comes in who you have a connection with…Yeah. Dawn was a ray of sunshine in my life and it meant a lot. But if I'm really being honest, I never thought it would have a happy ending. I don't know what a happy ending is. Life isn't about endings, is it? It's a series of moments” This week we conclude our UK Office rewatch with a deep dive on the Christmas Special! We check in on our favourite characters, with David on the road, Gareth in the boss's chair, and Dawn and Lee in Florida. We follow their storylines all the way to the crescendo at the Christmas Party to see what happens with Tim and Dawn, and to see if David can finally get a laugh or find some luck in love. And along the way we cover all of the celebrity appearances, Secret Santas, and Austin Powers costumes that go into the episode. Then in the Conference Room we do a quick post-Christmas Ordinary Things segment to check in on Edwin's time in Portland and Alex and Sean's babies first Christmases. And then to close the show we do a quick round of BBC Office Trivia sent in by a friend of the pod in the UK!  Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons, as well as our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Struts Life, we deliver part two of our festive holiday special, recorded live on Gigaverse! Join us as we dive into everything Christmas, from debating the GOAT holiday songs (Wham!'s Last Christmas, anyone?) to reminiscing about hilarious gigs and treasured family traditions. Expect spirited discussions on Frank Sinatra's genius, UK Christmas hits, and the bold suggestion that Nickelback should tackle a holiday single. We even reveal our dream supergroup for a modern-day Do They Know It's Christmas?. Whether you're rocking a dairy milk bar or just getting in the festive mood, this episode is packed with yuletide laughs, trivia, and Struts charm. Tune in, and let's slay—S-L-E-I-G-H—it together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this end-of-year wrap-up episode of Spotlight Chewing, host Holly and co-host Steve reflect on their podcast journey, discuss the unique aspects of Christmas in Australia compared to the UK, and share personal highlights and literary discoveries from the past year. Guests Tim and Charlie contribute their experiences and favorite reads, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about condiments and their pairing with books. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the importance of community in literature, share their predictions for future literary trends, discuss personal growth and overcoming imposter syndrome, and highlight emerging indie authors to watch in the coming year. The discussion is filled with warmth, humor, and insightful reflections on the literary world. In this lively conversation, the hosts delve into the cultural phenomenon of Christmas music, particularly the enduring popularity of Mariah Carey's holiday classic. They explore alternative Christmas songs that offer a refreshing break from the mainstream, sharing personal favorites and discussing the impact of holiday music on their festive spirit. As the discussion shifts towards future aspirations, the hosts reflect on their plans for 2025, including creative projects and community involvement. They conclude by highlighting the importance of support within the writing community, expressing gratitude for the connections and collaborations that have enriched their experiences throughout the year.Find Holly: https://www.hltinsley.co.uk/aboutFind Tim: https://www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/Find Charlie: https://twitter.com/CharlieCavendi4Chapters00:00Introduction and Year Reflection02:49Aussie Christmas vs. UK Christmas12:14Highlights of the Year: Personal and Literary Discoveries16:09Tim's Year in Review: Closing and New Beginnings21:50The Power of Community in Literature25:02Predictions for Future Literary Trends32:22Personal Growth and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome38:07Spotlight on Emerging Indie Authors48:17The Mariah Carey Effect: Christmas Music Debate55:50Alternative Christmas Songs: A Musical Exploration01:00:40Looking Ahead: Plans and Aspirations for 202501:03:29Community Highlights: Acknowledging Support and CollaborationSend us a textSupport the showPageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastLens Chewing on YouTubeSpeculative Speculations PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeJoin Riverside.fm

Drake sues over the success of “Not Like Us”; Issa Rae thinks she's Richard Branson; Cynthia Erivo's Wicked, PLUS: her British and Black American problems; Luther has a new exhibition; the Jussie Smollett saga finally ends… five years later; Lady Danbury saves UK Christmas and people are mad; The Rock isn't who we thought he was; Michelle (DC) on Broadway; Cousin Day Day resigns; Alex Cross's girlfriend has/makes no damn senseABOUT ME:http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasThere's a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today – the best way to make your handbag last forever!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drake sues over the success of “Not Like Us”; Issa Rae thinks she's Richard Branson; Cynthia Erivo's Wicked, PLUS: her British and Black American problems; Luther has a new exhibition; the Jussie Smollett saga finally ends… five years later; Lady Danbury saves UK Christmas and people are mad; The Rock isn't who we thought he was; Michelle (DC) on Broadway; Cousin Day Day resigns; Alex Cross's girlfriend has/makes no damn sense ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas There's a limited supply available, so head to https://mycuire.com to get your leather care kit today – the best way to make your handbag last forever! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/RATCHET and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up, dudes? Duane from Tinsel Tunes is here with me to talk about the 1984 Christmas mega hit “Last Christmas” by Wham! This catchy tune still holds a spot on most terrestrials radio playlists to this day!Wham! soared onto the charts in ‘84 with several memorable pop songs when George Michael dreamed about having a Christmas hit. One day, while watching football, the melody came to him. Of course, he ran upstairs to his room to record it his idea, and by the end of the night, he had written a killer tune!Featuring melodic synths and steady drum machines, the final song competed with Band Aid's “Do They Know It's Christmas?” for the UK Christmas #1. The music video boasts cinematic scenery, and tells the story of a jilted love. Of course, it ultimately lost the battle for #1, but Wham! donated the proceeds to famine relief efforts anyway. Poppy synthesizers? Check. Ugly Christmas jumpers? Got ‘em. Ski resort meet up with your ex and her new boyfriend? Well… so grab your skis, settle in for a cozy Christmas, and jam out to this episode on “Last Christmas!”Tinsel TunesFB: @tinseltunesIG: @tinseltunespodcastTwitter: @TinselTunesPodTownshend LightsGive 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!

The race to see who will make it to number one in the UK Christmas charts has always been a hotly contested battle. But by 2009, Simon Cowell's X Factor winners were the dominant force, with four consecutive wins under their belt. Enter Jon Morter, a social media hellraiser who was out to cause chaos in the charts. Using every social media trick in the book, Jon inspired a movement which toppled the X Factor from its number one spot and catapulted a 1992 Rage Against the Machine single right to the top. Since then, Jon has used the power of social media to achieve more chart success, campaign against the closure of BBC Radio 6 station and influence polls for a popular fast food outlet. In this episode, Jon reveals his secrets behind using social media to influence popular opinion, how his campaigns have got the attention of Foo Fighters front-man Dave Grohl, and his advice on whether brands should be taking more social media risks to achieve content success.

This final episode of the season is my way of saying thanks and having a little recap of what's occurred this year!  I did forget to mention one episode from the list but I've put so many out this week alone, forgive a guy for forgetting! To you all who have joined me on this journey this year! - Thank you! I can't wait to see you all in 2024 with more fun UK Christmas stories and special guests!   Follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalk  And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world ... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next year, take care, bye bye... and Merry Christmas!!

As we bring the season to a near close, I wanted to explore some of the best UK authors and their Christmas stories from Charles Dickens to Dr. Seuss and more!  We look at some of the best loved Christmas stories in this short episode, I hope you enjoy!   As always follow me on X, formerly known at Twitter @KristmasTalks  And the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

This short, but sweet episode takes focus on Christmas UK songs and asks the question, are they truly depressing? and if so, why? And how do they stack up with our American cousins usual jolly melodies! As always, follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @ KristmasTalks Also on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/?doing_wp_cron=1703097392.0001029968261718750000   Until next time, take care, bye bye!

This December, our remote team is taking you on a global tour of their very own holiday season traditions. On the seventh day of Podmas, Ginni Media intern and resident Brit Daphne remisces about her granny's Christmas fruitcake and some of her favorite cheese-centric yuletide traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we descend into the final week before Christmas I wanted to take a look at the traditional UK Victoria Christmas, a "Dickens" Christmas if you like! - what is it about thee Victoria era that was so special and how did it compare to Edwardian and Tudor times? Check out Brian' episode on the Dickens' Fair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8NG2BlMO0o Check out the Dickens Fair here - https://dickensfair.com/stage-schedules/ Follow me on X @KristmasTalks  Also on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas podcasts from around the world... and me! - https://christmaspodcasts.com/ Until next time, take care, bye bye! 

Winter in the UK is either mild and damp, or cold and windy - and who would want to be outside as a gardener at this time of year - well Saul and Lucy for one, as this time of year is some of the busiest in all the 12 months. While the garden may be slumbering, Head Gardeners and their teams are beavering away on major jobs, garden renovations, cleaning and tidying the years clutter and making plans for 2024. So join us every week to see what we're up to in the cold months in our work and home gardens.It's the episode you've all been waiting for (well at least three of you anyway) - yes the answers to the fiendishly cryptic 200th anniversary quiz - if you didn't enter but still gave it a go a month back see how you've done. Lucy and Saul also talk Poinsettia - a stable of the UK Christmas decorations - but remember its not just a plant for Christmas!Instagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcTwitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4Support the show

This episode is all about the Band-Aid Number 1 - "Do They Know It's Christmas Time", written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, it reached applause and fame after it's release in November of 1984, and was covered 3 more times with 3 different messages attached over the years; next year celebrating 40 years since it's original release.   I also spoke to Adam from Merry Britsmas about our love for Christmas from the UK, why he decided to create Merry Britsmas and what inspired him. We go through his favourite UK Christmas song and favourite UK Christmas TV special.   You can follow Adam on all platforms @MerryBritsmas As always you can follow me on X, formerly known as Twitter @KristmasTalks, and on the Christmas Podcast Network, the best in Christmas Podcasts around the world ... and me! Until next time, take care, bye bye!

It's Christmas Tournament time & it is an absolute monster! Join us this week as we go through 64 of the best UK Number 1 songs to see which one is the greatest | Catch us on The Grays Taproom 24hr Live Stream for the Kentucky Humane Society on December 9th from 8pm EST https://linktr.ee/GraysTaproomPodcast2 | Follow us on X @waitwhatpodtrio, Instagram @waitwhatpodtrio & on TikTok @thewaitwhatpodcast. All video versions of Idle Chat are on our YouTube channel Wait.. What?! Podcast |

What was Christmas like in the UK in the 90s? What were the bestsellling toys? What were the best stores to visit? And what were the Number 1s during the 90s? Follow me and find out!   Enjoy! Follow me on Twitter/ X @KristmasTalks   Take Car, Bye bye!

Lets talk about Christmas Markets, in particular UK ones! I spoke about the history of Christmas markets  and where they originate from, you can check out Season 1, Episode 9 for all of that if you wish to before delving into this! But I discuss Christmas Markets for 2023!  Follow me on Twitter @KristmasTalks And on the Christmas Podcast Network! The best in Christmas Podcasts from around the world... and me! Take Care, Bye bye

The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Who was the first Beatles drummer? Question 2: Which Vocal Group , Formed In 1954 As The Four Aims, Gave The Motown It's First Ever UK Number 1 Single In 1966 Question 3: What Is Beethoven's Third Symphony Entitled Question 4: Kim Smith Is The Real Name Of Which Singer Question 5: Who keeps a ten bob note up his nose? Question 6: Which group had three consecutive UK Christmas number ones in 1996, 97 and 98? Question 7: Which Lucky Man Spent 7 Weeks In The Charts With Olivia And 16 With Sarah Question 8: Who Had A Number One Hit In 1962 With The Song Telstar? Question 9: Which Country Singer Is Known As "The Coal Miners Daughter" Question 10: From Which City Do The Smiths Hail Question 11: What Did Hot Chocolate Say It Started With In The 1970's Question 12: Which Group Has An Exclusive Range Of Clothing Available Through The K-9 Club This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And so our journey reaches the end of the '80s and the conclusion of Stock Aitken Waterman's most commercially successful year. The final three singles released in 1989 were all top 10 hits, including "Listen To Your Heart" by Sonia, which saw a return to the poppy fare of her debut and caught the attention of comedy duo French & Saunders, who sent up the red-headed teenager in savage style shortly after. The single also featured fan favourite B-side "Better Than Ever", which was previously recorded by Lisa Fabien. We hear the story of Lisa's dreams of success with SAW and what happened to her version. Meanwhile, Jason Donovan capped off a massive year with brand new track "When You Come Back To Me", which was hotly tipped to take out the coveted UK Christmas number 1 spot and came with a music video featuring the entire PWL team, including stylist Sharon McPhilemy and hair stylist Lino Carbosiero, who recall the shoot. Jason and Sonia, along with a who's who of pop music, were also a part of charity ensemble Band Aid II, who remade "Do They It's Christmas?" five years after the original release. Mike Stock talks about updating such a landmark song.Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

As we're in the period between Christmas and New Year, the gap between episodes is going to be longer than normal, and the podcast proper is going to be back on January the ninth. So nobody has to wait around for another fortnight for a new episode, I thought I'd upload some old Patreon bonus episodes to fill the gap. Every year around Christmas the bonus episodes I do tend to be on Christmas songs and so this week I'm uploading three of those. These are older episodes, so don't have the same production values as more recent episodes, and are also shorter than more recent bonuses, but I hope they're still worth listening to. Hello, and welcome to this week's second Patreon bonus episode. I'm recording this on December the twenty-third, so whether you hear this before Christmas is largely down to how quickly we can get the main episode edited and uploaded. Hopefully, this is going up on Christmas Eve and you're all feeling appropriately festive. Normally for the Patreon bonuses in the last week of December I choose a particularly Christmassy record from the time period we're covering in the main podcast -- usually a perennial Christmas hit like something off the Phil Spector Christmas album or the Elvis Christmas album. However, this year we're in the mid sixties, a period when none of the big hits of US or UK Christmas music were released, because it's after the peak of US Christmas music and before the peak of UK Christmas music. There were Christmas albums by people like James Brown, but they weren't major parts of the discography. So today, we're going to have a brief run-through of the Beatles' Christmas records. These were flexi-discs -- which for those of you who are too young to remember them were records pressed on very, very, thin, cheap plastic, which used to be attached to things like kids' comics or cereal boxes as promotional gimmicks -- sent out to members of the group's fan club. In a way, these were the Beatles' very own Patreon bonuses, sent out to fans and supporters, and not essential works, but hopefully interesting and fun. They very rarely had anything like a full song, being mostly made up of sketches and recorded messages, and other than a limited-edition vinyl reissue a few years back they've never been put on general release -- though one song from the discs, "Christmas Time is Here Again", *was* released as a B-side of the CD single of "Free as A Bird" in 1995: [Excerpt: The Beatles, "Christmas Time is Here Again"] Other than that, the Christmas records remain one of those parts of the Beatles catalogue which have never seen a proper widespread release. The first record was made on October the 17th 1963, at the same recording session as "I Want to Hold Your Hand", at the instigation of Tony Barrow, the group's publicist, who also came up with a script for the group to depart from: [Excerpt, the Beatles' first Christmas record] Barrow apparently edited the recording himself, using scissors and tape, and much of that was just taking out the swearing. Incidentally, I've seen some American sources talking about the word "Crimble" being a word that the Beatles made up themselves, but it's actually a fairly standard bit of Scouse slang. The second Christmas record was recorded at the end of the sessions for Beatles For Sale and was much the same kind of thing, though this time they incorporated sound effects: [Excerpt: The Beatles' Second Christmas Record] That was never sent to American fans. Instead, they got a cardboard copy of an edited version of the first record (it's possible to make records out of cardboard, but they can only be played a handful of times). They wouldn't get another Christmas record until 1968, though British fans kept receiving them. The third record sees the group parodying other people's hits, including a brief rendition of "It's the Same Old Song" interrupted by George Harrison saying they can't sing it because of copyright, and an attempt to sing Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction" and "Auld Lang Syne" at the same time: [Excerpt: The Beatles' Third Christmas Record] The fourth record, from 1966, was recorded during the early sessions for "Strawberry Fields Forever", and titled "Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas". For those outside the UK and its sphere of cultural influence, pantomime is a British Xmas stage tradition which is very hard to explain if you've not experienced it, involving performances that are ostensibly of fairy stories like Cinderella or Snow White, but also usually involving drag performances -- the male lead is usually played by a young woman, while there's usually an old woman character played by a man in drag -- with audience participation, songs, and old jokes of the "I do declare, the Prince's balls get bigger every year!" type. As the title suggests, then, the 1966 Christmas record is an attempt at an actual narrative of sorts, though a surreal, incoherent one. It comes across very much like the Goon show -- though like one of the later episodes where Milligan has lost all sense of narrative coherence: [Excerpt: The Beatles, "Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas"] it's probably the best of the group's Christmas efforts, and certainly the most fully realised to this point. The 1967 Christmas record, "Christmas Time is Here Again", is even more ambitious. It's another narrative, which sees the group playing a fictitious group called the Ravellers, auditioning for the BBC: [Excerpt: The Beatles, "Christmas Time is Here Again"] It also features parodies of broadcasting formats, which I've seen a few people suggest were inspired by the Bonzo Dog Band's then-recent Craig Torso Show radio performances, but which seem to me more indicative just of a general shared sense of humour: [Excerpt: The Beatles, "Christmas Time is Here Again"] But that record has become most famous for having one of the closest things on any of these records to a full song, the title track "Christmas Time is Here Again": [Excerpt: The Beatles, "Christmas Time is Here Again"] As well as later being issued as the B-side of a CD single, that was also remade by Ringo as a solo record: [Excerpt: Ringo Starr, "Christmas Time is Here Again"] Although my favourite use of the song is actually as an interpolation, with slightly altered lyrics, in "Xmas Again" by Stew of the Negro Problem, one of my favourite current songwriters: [Excerpt: Stew, "Xmas Again"] "Christmas Time is Here Again" would be the last Christmas record the group would make together. For their final two Christmas releases, they recorded their parts separately and got their friend, the DJ Kenny Everett, who was known at this point for his tricks with tape editing, and who shared their sense of humour (he later went on to become a successful TV comedian) to collage them together into something listenable. The highlight of the 1968 record comes from George's contribution. George, a lover of the ukulele, got Tiny Tim to record his version of "Nowhere Man" for the record: [Excerpt: Tiny Tim, "Nowhere Man"] And for the seventh and final Christmas single, recorded after the group had split up but before the split was announced, Everett once again cobbled it together from separate recordings, this time a chat between John and Yoko, Ringo improvising a song and plugging his new film, and Paul singing an original Christmas song: [Excerpt: Paul McCartney, "Merry, Merry, Year"] George's contribution was a single sentence. In 1970, the fan club members got one final record -- an actual vinyl album, compiling all the previous Christmas records in one place. All the Beatles would in future record solo Christmas singles, some of which became perennial classics, but there would never be another Beatles Christmas record [Excerpt, the end of the third Beatles Christmas record]

George Elek is joined by Ed Quigley and Danny Archer who calls in from sunny Morocco to preview the UK Christmas racing schedule from Kempton.The guys take a look at both the 26th and 27th, as well as a look at the Welsh Grand National from Chepstow and a brief look at the action from Leopardstown in Ireland.The King George takes centre stage as ever at Kempton with Bravemansgame and L'Homme Presse at the top of the market with the former current favourite at a best price of 15/8 but as short as 13/8 in places. Hitman is another in the field who takes Ed's eye as Paul Nicholls looks to win the race for a record 13th time, lining up with Bravemansgame and Frodon also to complete his treble.After being abandoned due to frozen ground last week, the Long walk Hurdle was added to Kempton's card. Champ and Paisley Park retain favouritism with the former looking to go back-to-back having won it last year. Both Danny and Ed have their reservations and are looking elsewhere for this one. McFabulous is the favourite to land the Kauto Star Novices' Chase next up and now into 11/10 having been as big as 13/8.The Christmas Hurdle gives us another chance to see the brilliant Consitution Hill in action as he takes on Epatante once more. The question in this one is how many will line up on the day itself with ten entered at present. The final race on the card at Kempton is the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle with Danny Archer very keen on Theatre Glory.Over at Chepstow on Tuesday meanwhile, Ed has his best bet of the festive period in the Welsh Grand National. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy HOLIDAYS to our lovely listeners! Join us for a wild ride through the list of UK Christmas number one singles with a much longer convo about Westlife than anyone was expecting. You're Welcome As always please send your feedback to;Insta: @urwelcomeamericaTwitter: @urwelcomeUSAEmail: UrWelcomeAmericaPodcast@gmail.com

In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Kunt from Kunt and the Gang (@kuntandthegang)Kunt and the Gang is a British dark musical comedian from Basildon, Essex, who started performing in 2003. He is also known for founding the spin-off project The Kunts, whose songs entitled "Boris Johnson Is a Fucking Cunt" and "Boris Johnson Is Still a Fucking Cunt" both reached number five in the UK Singles Chart for Christmas 2020 and 2021.Their 2022 Xmas hit is FUCK THE TORIESTo get a song called Fuck The T*ries to number 1 in the UK Christmas chart.When is Fuck The T*ries released?Friday 16th December. Sales close at midnight on 22nd Dec for the chart on Friday 23rd.When can I hear it?Really soon! We are just finishing the video and getting the remixes together.What can I do to be most effective?1. Sign up for the mailing list. We won't pester you lots, just with essential info. Social media algorithms stop you seeing our posts.2. Activate notifications for our Facebook / Twitter / Instagram. The hardest thing for us is to beat the algorithms and get the information out to people so every time you share or post it really helps.3. DOWNLOAD - STREAM - SHAREa. Download as many of the different versions as you can - each counts as 1 sale. (Links to follow soon)b. Stream our carefully curated playlists on a premium streaming account. (Links to follow soon)c. Keep sharing, commenting and spreading the word before and throughout the week of release on your socials and WhatsApp (try and include www.theconservatives.info every time you post).We realise times are hard and not everyone will be able to afford to do everything so anything you can manage is greatly appreciated and does make a difference.TO MAKE 'FUCK THE TORIES' Xmas #1 go to: https://theconservatives.info/To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofartsIf you would like to promote your work, exhibition or any other creative project, please contact us at:Social Media: @ministryofartsorgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British Christmas desserts seem to have one thing in common - dried fruit. So what do we as Americans think of the dried fruit combo in these holiday desserts?We give some of the common UK Christmas desserts a try from Christmas pudding to minced pies and we give our honest opinion. (Spoiler alert: we may not be fans of some of the options).

Kim Malcolm, Director of Product Marketing at Zappi and advertising research legend, shares what this year's top UK Christmas ads are based on her recent research, the five key elements that make them so effective (and why it's so critical to win) as well as the influence of the recession on consumer responses. For more on her advertising research, check out this content.

Check out some of our favorite moments from Real FM Radio this past week! We're talking about the realities of the holiday season, a cheesy lawsuit, canned UK Christmas dinner, an inflatable Rudolf's untimely end, and how failure can be a valuable teacher...

It's that thanking-time holiday in the United States, and so we're expressing our gratitude for our long-time listeners - by covering a repeat requester's request! Long-time listener Liam brings us two UK Christmas #1s from the 1980s, the somewhat perplexing "Mistletoe and Wine" by Cliff Richard and the more straightforwardly fun "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Shakin' Stevens. The ranking music in this episode is "Burn the Witch" by Radiohead, for reasons. Thank you to Liam for these requests!

In 2022 Aldi bounced back into the Global Top 100 Brands, having increased its value by 20% to $21bn. Aldi had the most effective UK Christmas ad last year and in is one of six brands to be nominated for Marketing Week's UK brand of the year. Aldi is on the verge of taking over from Morrisons as the UK's fourth biggest supermarket, it's growth being far ahead of everyone else in a category that saw all but Tesco lose their share of wallet in the 12 weeks to July 10. Effective communications is one of the key pillars underpinning Aldi's growth in the UK. In this podcast Jamie Peate, McCann's UK head of Effectiveness and MWGs Global Head of Retail Strategy, talks about how McCann Manchester and Aldi have a shared effectiveness culture and ways of working that leads to the creation of entertaining and distinctive brand centric communications that solve business challenges and play a key role in propelling Aldi's growth.

Our journey reaches the end of 1987 with Stock Aitken Waterman's bid for the UK Christmas number 1 slot: a double A-side release from Rick Astley that combined his cover of "When I Fall In Love" with a brand new song, "My Arms Keep Missing You". We explain the factors that prevented the single from taking out top honours that year. Plus, it was the end of an era for Bananarama as the original line-up's final single together, "I Can't Help It", was released. Phil Harding and Karen Hewitt share their memories of Siobhan Fahey's time in the group. Sinitta released her latest pop tune, "G.T.O", but she explains why she wasn't that thrilled about the song's subject matter. Meanwhile, SAW worked with DJ Steve Walsh on "Let's Get Together Tonite" and released their own follow-up to "Roadblock" called "Packjammed (With The Party Posse)". 

John Paul Joans - Got To Get Together Now (1970)  John Davidge was a politically motivated and confrontational stand-up comedian In 1970, he made a record for the UK Christmas market. His manager arranged for Eric Stewart, Lol Creme, and Kevin Godley (later of 10CC) to write the song with him. It was "Man From Nazareth" with the flip side "Got To Get Together Now".  Both were recorded at Strawberry Studios and released on Mickie Most's RAK label. The song was tipped as a 1970 Xmas #1 but lost its momentum because the other John Paul Jones objected, necessitating that all the records be recalled, destroyed, and reprinted! The song peaked at No. 25 in January 1971 after a belated post-Xmas Top of The Pops performance. A selection from Andrea True's Europe-only third album War Machine (1980)  Open Up Baby/Hootchie Kootchie Floozies/War Machine Babatunde Olatunji - Soul Makossa (1973) Originally recorded by Manu Dibango, and borrowed for Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." Earth and Fire - Memories (1972) Earth and Fire - 21st Century Show (1970) Earth and Fire - Circus (1975) Serge Gainsbourg -  Joanna (1965)  OST from the film "ComeTogether" - ComeTogether/Get Together (1971)  Something Weird: Come Together is one of those great, unique, hard-to-categorize European films that would best be described as a slice of life from the "free love" hippie generation. TONY ANTHONY plays Tony, a free-wheeling American stuntman working in Italian films, who tries to pick up two swinging American tourists, Lisa (LUCIANA PALUZZI) and Ann (ROSEMARY DEXTER). His persistence pays off and he gives them a tour of Rome in his new sports car. As the trio develop a friendship, we find that Ann is still suffering stress from an abortion, and Lisa was recently involved in a messy affair with an older married man. Tony has his own mental baggage: he was the only survivor when his unit was massacred in Vietnam. All three are searching for an intimate relationship. Tony is hired to play a Mexican bandit in a spaghetti western in Spain -- fans of the genre won't want to miss these scenes -- and finds himself missing the two girls. When he returns, the three take a trip to Pompeii, get turned on by the ancient erotic paintings (not an easy thing to do) and plunge into a ménage à trois. However, Tony is pretty freaked out by this and drives off to sort things out. It doesn't take him long to return and accept the relationship for what it is. It all comes to a head with a jaw-dropping out-of-left-field ending that would never fly with today's test audiences... Mr. Anthony, "best known" [quotes mine] for his spaghetti western Stranger character (Stranger in Town), is hilarious (sometimes unintentionally) and his '60s voice-over philosophy is a hoot. He's also a real fashion casualty of the times in his floppy hippie hat and Mickey Mouse denim jacket. A standout scene shows him as a gigolo in bed with a whacked-out client, lots of poodles, and a vibrator. Gorgeous Luciana Paluzzi is best known as James Bond's love interest in Thunderball. Hardcore Beatles fanatics should be alerted that the soundtrack for Come Together was released on Apple Records. Co-director SAUL SWIMMER was also involved with Let It Be, and Ringo Starr and Tony Anthony starred together in Blindman.  Justin Hayward and John Lodge - Blue Guitar (1975) With 10CC.  John Lodge - Street Cafe (1980)  Robert Lamm - Song for Richard and His Friends (2006?)  Robert Lamm - Temporary Jones (1974) The Four Seasons - Silver Star (live) (1980)  Laura Brannigan - Deep In The Dark (1983)  Dave Clark 5 - Children (197?)  The Osmond Brothers - Flower Music (1967)  Firyuza - Native land (1979) The Searchers - Love Potion #9 (1975) A pointless reinvention.  The Residents - Bach Is Dead (first version) (197?) Robert Lamm - A Lifetime We (1974) 

Host George Elek is joined by oddschecker's Andy Holding and broadcaster and journalist Ed Quigley to preview a packed schedule of festive UK racing.Our experts focus on Boxing Day at Kempton, including the King George VI Chase. Andy and Ed pick through the Christmas cards at Kempton and also give their thoughts on the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.George also speaks to 888sport ambassador and legendary jockey Barry Geraghty, finding out his thoughts on the UK Christmas racing. George asks for the inside track on Jonbon, while also finding out about Christmas Hurdle favourite Epatante. Brought to you by oddschecker and 888sport. 18+ BeGambleAware.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode I discuss the UK Christmas Numbers 1s - the first year they started and where they have taken us since that day.  With influence's up to reality TV talent shows taking recent top spots; this year feels like a more traditional one. Here is a link to Merry Christmas - Ed Sheeran & Elton John - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_yuO8UNGmY Also check out Adam's episode on Fairytale of New York - https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/e/merry-britsmas-25-fairytale-of-a-doctor-who-new-york-christmas/ And check out Gerry D's episode, also on Fairytale of New York - https://totallyradchristmas.buzzsprout.com/840331/9683374-ep-105-the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-w-anthony-caruso Follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

On this episode, as we close in on Christmas Day; I talk about a personal favourite tradition; the Christmas lights - in the UK specifically. Where it first came from; what street adopted it first and how the tradition and history has grown ever since! - Hope you enjoy this one. Don't forget to follow me on twitter - @KristmasTalks

☃️ 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.  ****  

Patrick and Beth are back! They have heard your voicemails, read your missives, and are ready to bring you all the Christmas cheer you expect from your favourite (with a “u”) podcast that directs Love Actually in this manner!We cover the Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral Red Nose Day sequels (are they sequels?), the race for the 2020 UK Christmas number 1, introduce our new theme song (maybe), and finally put #Schiffergate to bed (except we don't).Support What is Love Actually? by making a donation at PayPal and we will thank you come Christmas!Listen to Patrick & Beth on the Taking Hugh for Granted podcast!The 2020 UK Christmas number 1 song is……?The Christmas 2020 UK Singles Charts (in case you're interested)“Thank You Baked Potato” more about Bethmore about Patrick Email us! loveactuallypod@gmail.comInstagram us: @loveactuallypodTweet us: @loveactuallypodFacebook us: @loveactuallypod