Steel Drums and Johnny Vegas
Chris is joined by steel drumming band Panatical for a special festive performance and Johnny Vegas calls in to confirm or deny Michael Fassbender's story from Friday's show.
Continuing our series of special festive music guests Chris is joined in the studio by steel drumming band Panatical who perform a specially rehearsed version of Deck The Halls in Caribbean style! Johnny Vegas is on the phone to confirm or deny the story told by Michael Fassbender on Friday's show - that the two of them came round Chris's house one morning in Michael's pre-fame barman days. Plus Vassos speaks to boxing expert Steve Bunce about the weekend's Anthony Joshua v Eric Molina fight, our studio manager Gorgeous George reveals the amazing Christmas present he's bought his wife and we hear a beautiful Pause for Thought from Father Brian D'Arcy live from Enniskillen.
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Johnny Vegas: "Michael Fassbender was a very good bar man!"
Duration: 03:15
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How many steel drums can you fit in the studio?
Duration: 03:37
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Is Chris' Chewbacca better than his Yoda?
Duration: 01:51
Music Played
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The Darkness
Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)
- (CD Single).
- Atlantic.
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Emeli Sand茅
Breathing Underwater
- Long Live The Angels.
- Virgin.
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Andy Burrows
Light The Night
- (CD Single).
- Play It Again Sam UK.
- 1.
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Modjo
Lady (Hear Me Tonight)
- Now 47 (Various Artists).
- Now.
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The Proclaimers
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
- Now 13, Part 2 (Various Artists).
- Now.
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Elvis Presley
Blue Christmas
- If Every Day Was Like Christmas.
- RCA.
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Robbie Williams
Party Like A Russian
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
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LEN
Steal My Sunshine
- Beautiful Game (Various Artists).
- Universal.
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P!nk
Get The Party Started
- The Very Best Of All Woman 2003 (Var).
- BMG.
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Tom Odell
Silhouette
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
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Donna Summer
I Feel Love
- Donna Summer - On The Radio.
- Casablanca.
- 7.
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Fleetwood Mac
Don't Stop
- 50 Years - Don't Stop.
- Warner Bros.
- 009.
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Jamie Cullum
Show Me The Magic
- (CD Single).
- Island.
- 1.
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Harry Belafonte
Jump In The Line
- The Best Of.
- Camden.
- 16.
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Robin Schulz & David Guetta
Shed A Light (feat. Cheat Codes)
- (CD Single).
- 35079 - Tonspiel.
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Coldplay
Christmas Lights
- (CD Single).
- Parlophone.
- 1.
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Otis Redding
Merry Christmas Baby
- Elton John's Christmas Party (Various Artists).
- Universal Music.
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Diana Ross & The Supremes
Reflections
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
- Polygram Tv.
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Kylie Minogue
At Christmas
- Kylie At Christmas (Snow Queen Edition).
- Parlophone.
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Pilot
Magic
- 25 Years Of Rock'n'Roll Vol.2 (1974).
- Connoisseur Collection.
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Michael Bubl茅
The More You Give (The More You'll Have)
- (CD Single).
- Warner Bros.
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Showaddywaddy
Hey Mr Christmas
- The Very Best Of.
- Crimson.
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The Wombles
Wombling Merry Christmas
- (CD Single).
- Dramatico.
- 1.
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Rag鈥檔鈥橞one Man
Human
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
- 001.
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Sam Smith
Writing's On The Wall
- (CD Single).
- Capitol.
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Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
- Greatest Christmas Songs.
- RCA.
Pause for Thought
From Father Brian D鈥橝rcy, a Catholic Passionist priest:
For the first time in years, I鈥檓 taking time to savour the many Christmas Cards arriving in the post. I鈥檓 looking at one now. Underneath a pencil drawing of a gentle nativity scene is this advice-: 鈥淭he one who masters others has power; the one who masters himself has strength.鈥
It鈥檚 reminding me that, alongside the ordinary preparations for Christmas, I need to make time to think about what鈥檚 going on in my life. What can I do to focus on the spiritual meaning of this special season? What gives me inner strength?
When friends are kind enough to ask me what I want for Christmas, I plead with them not to give me anything. I have enough. There are plenty of struggling people who have genuine needs. Help them and both of us will be happier. They know I鈥檓 serious so that鈥檚 what they do.
What do you want for Christmas is still a great question, though? Children usually ask for the latest gadget or the must-have toy. Adults would appreciate some luxury they couldn鈥檛 afford themselves, though many end up with well-meant gifts they鈥檒l never use.
There鈥檚 still another angle to 鈥渨hat do you want for Christmas鈥?聽 Those in hospital want to be home with their families. Those who have lost a loved one during the year would give anything to have their broken hearts mended. And if you have a child who is ill I know exactly what your answer would be: you鈥檇 give the whole world and every Christmas to have your child well again.
Which tells me that the things I take for granted are what someone else is praying for. As soon as I begin to give thanks for a little, I鈥檒l find a lot.
So what do you really want for Christmas? Eastern wisdom says that when a finger points to the moon, only a fool would look at the finger. Don鈥檛 miss the obvious. Be grateful for the many gifts you already have which are too valuable for money to buy.
The gifts of time, and love, a listening ear and a healing word are the ingredients of a truly happy Christmas.
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