Philip Hensher

Novelist and critic whose contribution here is an essay celebrating the grumpy or miserable literary depictions of Christmas drawn from classic and modern novels.

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Dec 21, 2025 • 41min

Christmas Out Loud II: Dominic Sandbrook, Philip Hensher, Steve Morris, Christopher Howse, Michael Hann & Mary Killen

In this festive special, historian Dominic Sandbrook reflects on Lady Emma Hamilton's impact on Christmas traditions in the 18th century. Novelist Philip Hensher delights in the charm of miserable Christmases in literature. Steve Morris discusses the spiritual significance of angels, inviting listeners to take them seriously. Music journalist Michael Hann connects holiday tunes from The Waitresses to the Spice Girls. Finally, agony aunt Mary Killen offers witty solutions to Christmas dilemmas, ensuring a holiday filled with laughter and insight.

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