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Radio 2: Christmas One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg

OJ soundtracks a different side of Christmas with One Hit Wonders from TV stars like Malandra Burrows, comedian Frank Kelly and punk band Toy Dolls.

OJ is giving you a different kind of Christmas soundtrack with One Hit Wonders from the 80s, 90s and 00s.

All songs in this episode were hits at Christmas over the past few decades, but won't be the ones you've got on repeat, yet!

Featuring the likes of Emmerdale actress, Malandra Burrows, who had a hit in 1990. Comedian Frank Kelly, who was best-known for playing Father Jack, with a Christmas Countdown in the early 80s, and pop reality stars The Idols who in 2003 came together to cover John Lennon's Happy Xmas (War Is Over).

Want to hear your favourite One Hit Wonder on the show? Email OJ@bbc.co.uk.

29 minutes

Music Played

  • The Idols

    Happy Xmas (War is Over)

  • The Toy Dolls

    Nellie The Elephant

  • Frank Kelly

    Christmas Countdown

  • Craig Phillips

    At This Time Of Year

  • Childliners

    The Gift Of Christmas

  • Malandra Burrows

    Just This Side of Love

  • Bo’ Selecta!

    Proper Crimbo!