The 90s Christmas special so obscure, even Santa forgot it existed.
First broadcast on Channel 5 [UK] on 24th December 1997. Produced by Richard Hearsey.
Acting
Tim Vine's puns hit harder than they have any right to.
Production
Peak 'new channel trying its best' aesthetic.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Channel 5 launched in March 1997 and was desperate for any original content, making this Christmas special a fascinating artifact of a network finding its identity through sheer chaos.
Tim Vine would later become the Guinness World Record holder for most jokes told in an hour—this special was basically his training ground.
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