163. Crikey It’s Christmas

About this episode

In this Christmas edition, Colin and Paul review three classic British Christmas specials and explore the true meaning of Christmas.

In this 2025 Christmas edition we’re taking a look at three old British Christmas specials. Carry on Christmas (1969), Christmas With Rutland Weekend Television (1975), and “Rentaghost” RentaSanta (1979). Along the way will Paul find the true meaning of Christmas? Will Colin get the presents he deserves? Or will they end up with the Boxing Day Blues?

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul, Colin

Topics covered

• Christmas specials
• British television
• holiday traditions

Keywords

• Carry on Christmas
• Christmas With Rutland Weekend Television
• Rentaghost RentaSanta

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Carry on Christmas, Christmas With Rutland Weekend Television, Rentaghost RentaSanta

Books & works: Rentaghost

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