Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

On this festive live Christmas Eve edition of The Shelley Tasker Show, Shelley and co‑host Mallifficus Scott share light‑hearted seasonal chatter—wrapping woes, cream‑tea etiquette, and serendipitous reunions—before paying tribute to the late Chris Rea with reflections on The Road to Hell and its prescient lyrics. The hour flows into cosy Christmas memories, school‑concert giggles, and the joy of small kindnesses to neighbours, then welcomes special guest Eric Von Essex for sparkling banter from “Fockham Hall” about tradition, language, and the gentle power of laughter. Later, Paul English joins to muse on moonlit nights, the calming ritual of reading by candlelight, and how thoughtful conversation counters modern agitation. Amid the cheer, the panel touch thoughtfully on media narratives, history, and the importance of discernment, while keeping the tone warm, witty, and humane. They close with heartfelt wishes for a peaceful Christmas, gratitude for family, and a look ahead to a New Year’s Eve retrospective of the show’s best moments from the past year. Cheers to clotted cream, good tunes, and better conversations in the year ahead!