Matt Berry managing a disaster Christmas single in July? Chef's kiss chaos.
Formerly successful rock band THE KINDNESS are trying to record a Christmas song for their comeback single. It's the height of summer, tempers are fraying and obnoxious lead singer Rob and his dad Gerald, the officious Bishop, aren't helping. So, with the aid of port, cheese and swearing, it's up to long-suffering manager Martin to save the day.
Acting
Matt Berry's magnificent suffering as Martin.
Writing
Sharp industry jabs about selling out for Christmas.
Director
John Panton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director John Panton and Matt Berry previously collaborated on Toast of London, explaining the perfectly calibrated suffering energy.
The 13-minute runtime places it in the sweet spot of British short-form comedy that dominated festival circuits in the 2010s.
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