The Christmas Episode

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It’s nearly Christmas 2019, so here’s our Yuletide special. Michael’s wife Roberta thinks he should stand up for himself for a change - which he does at first by stopping any attempts to make the episode excessively festive. But Michael fails to speak up when Josephine announces that a new dividing wall is being built in the office and, with resentment building, Michael’s new junior, Liam, plans to tear it down. Roberta is hustling for media opportunities to plug Michael’s forthcoming live show. She wants it to become a full tour that catapults him into the category of ‘comedians who actually earn a living'. Michael is persuaded to do a radio panel discussion because childhood comedy hero, Sir Terry McVey, is taking part. Sir Terry invites Michael to his festive bash which is a total let-down because of the ageing comedian’s anti-woke waffling. This presents Michael with another opportunity to put his foot down which he takes, ensuring a premature exit to a disastrous evening. Cast: Michael Spicer with Ellie Taylor, Joanna Neary, Greig Johnson, Alison Ward, Jason Forbes, Jamie Borthwick, Peter Curran and Michael Fenton Stevens Writer: Michael Spicer Producer: Matt Tiller A Starstruck and Tillervision production for BBC Radio 4