Merry Britsmas

A Parker Sibun
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Merry Britsmas

Merry Britsmas is all about the British Christmas experience, from traditions to music to film and television.

  1. OCT 27

    Merry Britsmas 68: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Murders, Music & Ghostly Tales

    It's Merry Spooksmas! Which means Halloween vibes and horrors, such as a creepy tale of murder mystery from Jonathan Creek, some gothic horror songs, and creepy ghostly stories from the historic town of Rye! Kaiser Chiefs - Zombie Prom  Radiohead - Burn The Witch Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon

    42 min

  2. OCT 13

    Merry Britsmas 67: Christmas Screams and Shrieks

    On our first October episode of Merry Britsmas this year, we get a little bit spooky but still quite festive. I watch a recent kids show about monsters called Scream Street, force myself to listen to comedic British Xmas songs, and ask and answer some more Emergency Festive Questions, this time with a spooky twist!  David Brent - Don't Cry It's Xmas  Geraldine McQueen - Once Upon A Xmas  Spitting Image - Santa Claus Is On The Dole

    36 min

  3. SEP 28

    Merry Britsmas 66: A Retro 60s Christmas Peek

    In my 66th episode and the first Ber month episode of 2024, I go back to the 1960s to listen to some older British Christmas songs that people may not know, watch an old show about Scottish doctors with some festive storytelling, and go back to the Emergency Festive Questions book to answer and ask some more odd queries such as why is Rudolph's nose red?  David Whitfield - Santo Natale Dave King - Xmas & You  Adam Faith - Lonely Pup In A Xmas Shop

    36 min

  4. AUG 24

    Merry Britsmas 65: Just Like Christmas At Robin's Nest

    In the August episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at British covers of an indie classic Just Like Xmas by Low, explore a sitcom I knew nothing about called Robin's Nest, and answer some more Festive Emergency Questions, as well as reading out some of your answers from last month! Covers of Just Like Xmas Tripp Mirror  Guisers  Parcs  Gastown Irregulars  Gabrielle Aplin

    38 min

  5. JUL 26

    Merry Britsmas 64: Christmas In July and Paradise

    It's Christmas in July! So it's time for some summery xmas things on Merry Britsmas including some (incredibly vaguely linked) festive songs about sun and summer, as well as a look at Death In Paradise, a show about crime, the Caribbean, and, in this episode, Christmas. I also ask and answer some more festive questions and hope you will answer them too!  The Sunflower Thieves - It's Not Like The Xmas Films  The Eves - Xmas In Summertime Los Bitchos - Los Chrismos  Leo Sayer - Xmas In July

    45 min

  6. JUN 23

    Merry Britsmas 63: Leon Day Homemade Christmas Questions

    In the Leon Day episode, with only six months until Xmas, I take a look at a sketch show spin-off about a home-made Christmas from Smith & Jones, learn my A-B-Cs with Xmas Alphabet, and start looking at some Xmas questions for all of us to answer! Xmas Alphabet by Dickie Valentine  Xmas Alphabet by Cliff Richard  Xmas Alphabet by Jasmine Rae

    23 min

  7. MAY 28

    Merry Britsmas 62: A Comedic Christmas Winter Wonderland

    In the 62nd episode of Merry Britsmas, I talk about the ever-growing Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, force you to listen to some 'apparently' comedic novelty Christmas songs, and watch a festive episode of a sitcom about undertakers called In Loving Memory.   Paul Holt - 50 Grand For Xmas Hot Pantz - (I'd Like To) Give You One For Xmas Barron Knights - Merry Gentle Pops  Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Promo

    29 min

  8. APR 27

    Merry Britsmas 61: Christmas Birthdays with the Bard

    MERRY BIRTHDAY! April is my Birthday month so I went seeking other birthday connections, looking at two famous people with April birthdays by exploring Leona Lewis' brilliant festive album and a TV show about a very famous playwright born in April. I also explored some British celebs with Xmas Day Birthdays! Also check out more of me (if you want more...) on the Total Christmas Podcast.  Leona Lewis - One More Sleep   https://www.totalchristmaspodcast.com/

    37 min
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Merry Britsmas is all about the British Christmas experience, from traditions to music to film and television.

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  • Creator
    A Parker Sibun
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
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