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It’s no secret that my favorite Christmas special is “A Muppet Family Christmas.” My 2nd favorite is easily 1982’s “The Snowman.”

Here’s an old podcast of me not shutting up about a special where no one speaks and how much I love it with @merrybritsmas.bsky.social.

Advent Calendar House | The Snowman

We’re walking in the air as we melt over a British Christmas classic, wrap ourselves in the comfort of David Bowie and his scarf, and petition Americans to embrace Boxing Day. Guest: Adam Parker...

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December 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM

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Merry Britsmas Advent Day 3! The Porter family get festively dressed up for a Christmas episode of 2point4 Children!

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December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM

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Merry Britsmas Advent Day 1! This year, we’re looking at festive British sitcom pictures and stills. Beginning with the big jolly man (not that one), Greg Davies, as The Cleaner in the BBC sitcom of the same name!

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December 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM

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As a true British Xmas expert, wrong…

December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing!

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CHRISTMAS KARMA set for digital release tomorrow in the United States, and now available for pre-order, on all the major services.

November 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

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Merry Britsmas 83 out now!

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Santa Claus The Movie, sharing some festive poetry, and listening to some alternative British Xmas tunes!

#xmas #christmas #podcast #santaclaus #santaclausthemovie #festive #xmasmusic

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November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM

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Merry Britsmas 83 out now!

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Santa Claus The Movie, sharing some festive poetry, and listening to some alternative British Xmas tunes!

#xmas #christmas #podcast #santaclaus #santaclausthemovie #festive #xmasmusic

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November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM

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Christmas Podcasts Podcast

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Adam talks about the 40th anniversary of "Santa Claus: The Move" and more on @merrybritsmas.bsky.social

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Merry Britsmas 83 – Indie Christmas and Santa Claus The Movie 40th...

In our second November episode, we explore a very important anniversary! It's 40 years since Santa Claus the Movie came out and, due to it's British links, it's time to talk about it along with a fest...

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November 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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Totally Rad Christmas

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Just in time for its 40th anniversary, a new episode with Pax Holley of @ireadmovies.com and @cultfilmclub.com all about the novelization of “Santa Claus: The Movie!”

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Santa Claus: The Movie Novelization

In 1985, “Santa Claus the Movie” premiered in theaters, and soon after the novelization filled in some plot points!

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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM

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New episode out tomorrow! With a celebration of the 40th anniversary of a classic!

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Santa Claus - Patch, Natch

YouTube video by Dominik Hauser - Topic

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November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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Season's Eatings Podcast 🏳‍🌈🎄

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This dish has its beginnings in Austria. The original recipe contained raisins, but now there’s a whole list of toppings you can add. We’re exploring the history and origins of kaiserschmarrn.

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November 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM

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Christmas 2025 Religious Programming on the BBC

From live worship, music, carols and spiritual contemplation, here's your guide to religious programmes across TV and radio this festive season

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November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM

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Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing!

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After an extremely limited US release, the critically maligned CHRISTMAS KARMA will reportedly be available for digital sale/rental on December 2.

November 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM

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Christmas Countdown

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There are 30 days until Christmas! 🔔🎊

November 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM

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HorrorMovieBBQ

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Im sure Wicked and Wicked 2: Wickedier are great and all but Return To Oz is still the best Wizard of Oz movie ever btw. Take that Ariana Grande and Judy Garland

a person in camouflage pants is crawling on the ground in a field .

ALT: a person in camouflage pants is crawling on the ground in a field .

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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM

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Christmas Spirit News

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British jazz quintet, Ezra Collective, has released a 3-song Christmas EP today.
#musicsky #newmusic #ChristmasMusic #jazz #christmas #ezracollective
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Find one of their songs on our Christmas 2025 New Releases playlist on Spotify!✨
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM

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Christmas Podcasts Podcast

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Adam listens to another take on "Do They Know It's Christmas" and more on @merrybritsmas.bsky.social

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Merry Britsmas 82 – Do They Still Know It’s A Christmas Night With...

It's November! Let's listen to yet another Band Aid take on Do They Know It's Christmas, a poem about the festive feast, and celebrate the season with a revival of a classic variety TV extravaganza ca...

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November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM

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Merry Britsmas 82 out now! All about Band Aid 30 back for charity Xmas singing, a touching poem about Xmas dinner, and A Christmas Night With the Stars with 90s comedians galore!

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#xmas #christmas #festive #podcast #90s #bandaid #stephenfry #xmaspodcast