Show overview
Episode – Christmas Number One Rewind has published 7 episodes during 2020. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.8 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
A podcast charting all the UK Christmas Number Ones.
Latest Episodes
2010s
"I found a love for me..." The decade of X Factor's end, charity records, streaming takeovers and sausage rolls.
2000s
"I won't do what you tell me..." Simon Cowell ushers in a new era as the 2000s was dominated by TV talent shows.
1990s
"I don't want a lot for Christmas..." The 1990s bring Girl Power, power ballads and... Mr Blobby.
1980s
"Snow is falling, all around me..." Welcome to the 1980s: charity supergroups and Christmas anthems.
1970s
"So here it is..." The 1970s, and the golden era of the Christmas number ones.
1960s
"We'll drink-a-drink-a-drink..." The 1960s was dominated by the Fab Four and the early days of novelty.
1950s
"Long time ago in Bethlehem..." We go back to the start with the 1950s: slushy ballads, piano parties, and rock and roll.