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The New Sofa

Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited to join the festivities. What could possibly go wrong?

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1 hour

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Christmas Eve 201822:30
BBC One

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Music Played

  • John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band

    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (feat. The Harlem Community Choir)

  • Wham!

    Last Christmas (Pudding Mix)

  • The Pogues

    Fairytale Of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)

Credits

Jim RoyleRicky Tomlinson
Barbara RoyleSue Johnston
Denise BestCaroline Aherne
Dave BestCraig Cash
TwiggyGeoffrey Hughes
David Best SrTom Courtenay
Jocelyn BestHelen Fraser
DirectorCaroline Aherne
WriterCaroline Aherne
WriterCraig Cash
WriterPhil Mealey
ProducerJohn Rushton

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 200821:30
    BBC One & BBC HD
  • Sun 28 Dec 200823:10
    BBC HD
  • Sun 29 Nov 200922:25
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Sun 29 Nov 200922:30
    BBC HD
  • Sun 27 Dec 200922:30
    BBC HD
  • Christmas Eve 201822:30
    BBC One

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