The Story of the Christmas No. 1 with Marc Burrows - The Little Green Book Shop

What makes a Christmas Number One? And how did the race for the festive top spot become one of Britain's favourite Christmas traditions?

Join us for a brilliantly festive evening exploring six decades of Christmas Number Ones, from The Beatles and Band Aid to reality TV winners, charity singles, streaming-era surprises and Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Christmas Number One, XMAS.

Blending music history, pop culture, humour and audience participation, expect fascinating stories, legendary chart battles, festive controversies and plenty of nostalgia along the way.

Perfect for music lovers, Christmas enthusiasts, pop culture fans and anyone who fancies a fun festive night out!

Copies of the new 2026 edition of The Story of the Christmas No. 1 will be available to purchase on the night, with an opportunity to have your copy signed

Marc Burrows is an award-winning author, comedian and musician, currently residing in Bristol. He writes regularly for The Independent, Big Issue, The New Statesmen and many more. His biography of Sir Terry Pratchett won the Locus Award for best non-fiction and became the basis for a stand-up show that received rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and has toured extensively across the UK . His Christmas show is a lively, entertaining event exploring one of Britain's favourite festive traditions: the race for the Christmas Number One. Blending music history, pop culture, humour and audience participation, he shares fascinating stories, chart battles, festive controversies and plenty of nostalgia, making this ideal for all you music lovers, Christmas enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a great night out!