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Christmas: What The Fa-La-La-La-La?

By: Grace Dent, Paul Kerensa
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  • Christmas is the world's biggest festival, yet we barely understand how we got here. Somewhere between Jesus, Dickens and Coke, Christmas became the beloved chaotic present-fest that it currently is. If it's a turkey, we should really stop stuffing it. So let's unwrap it instead....

    Join journalist Grace Dent, comedian Paul Kerensa and a house-full of special guests for a festive, fun and fact-filled sleigh-ride through the history of our Christmas traditions.

    Please note: Father Christmas would like you to know that this series might not be suitable for children.

    A TBI Media production for Audible Originals.

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 6 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Post Early for Christmas

    Ep. 1: Post Early for Christmas
    Dec 5 2019

    Another Christmas is on the cards... but what’s on the cover? From Santa to Scrooge, a snoozing Saviour to a Silent Night, you’ll be shocked at just how wrong they can be. 6Music presenter (and part-time Father Christmas) Shaun Keaveny drops in on Grace and Paul to unwrap it all.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Dames and Donkeys

    Ep. 2: Dames and Donkeys
    Dec 5 2019

    From Nativity to Nutcracker, via Pantomime dames and the first carols. Grace and Paul are joined by Lucy Porter to put Christmas on the stage, shout “Your best days are behind you!” then realise that oh no they’re not.
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  • Ep. 3: Stocking Fillers

    Ep. 3: Stocking Fillers
    Dec 5 2019

    Ho ho... who? Grace, Paul and comedian Andy Zaltzman unpick St Nick. Find out how to spot the difference between Father Christmas and Santa, and meet Saint Nicholas; the first person to use an automatic door, who was born in a country named after turkey, and lived in a town named after myrrh... how Christmassy!
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    32 mins
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Clearly the wrong season in January.

Failed to get even half way through this book with too much trivia for my liking; especially listening after Christmas.

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Wonderful Podcast!

This was amazing! Really was very Christmassy! There is plenty more Christmas you could make six more podcasts about! Please make Part Two!!!

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Wonderful!

Loved it all. Wish there were more podcasts like this. The presenters and guests were excellent! Felt cosy, warm and festive.

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Festive Funnies

Really light-hearted and funny. fantastic presenters and lots of festive facts. A perfect Christmas podcast!

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Lovely warm fuzzy starter for all things Christmas

Fascinating insights into our traditions at this special time of the year. only knew Grace Dent from Masterchef, excellent presenter.

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It’s just enjoyable

I’ve just started this again for about the fourth year - it’s the first thing I do now, just to start me off for Christmas ,,,, love it, but then I love Christmas.

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Festive Fun

Enjoyable chat show style podcast. Special guest share anecdotes about their own Christmas and a Christmas historian explains the myths and origins of Christmas traditions.

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Loved this!

Well done all involved. 🎄🤶🎅

History AND funny!! WHATEVER NEXT!!! ❤️🤓

Festive fun any games aplenty.

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Good attempt at a Christmas podcast

Good Christmas traditions podcast, with a decent attempt to mix some Christmas facts and some fun and festive feelings. Paul Karensa capably holds it all together, while Grace Dent does the supporting role. The appearance of random comedians is a bit strange.
Worth a listen. Lots to chuckle over and lots to learn. Merry Christmas.

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Got me into the Christmas spirit.......

Really enjoyable ‘Podcast’ format - with crystal clear recording! I had wondered how Paul Kerensa could transfer his amazing Christmas book into an entertainment format, and this answers it! Listened back-to- back in two sittings whilst travelling in car - finally got me into the Christmas spirit (and likely to be one of the highlights of my 2019 Christmas!)

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