The Christmas Treats We Loved & Lost
11:15 pm - 12:45 am, Wednesday, December 24 on 5 +1 (38)
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About this Broadcast
Hayley Tamaddon narrates as famous faces share their favourite festive memories, recalling the treats and traditions that made the 1960s, '70s and '80s a golden age of Christmas. Jeremy Vine explains why Americans don't get Christmas crackers, Susan Calman reflects on a tricky year when Santa sent a school jumper, and Richard Blackwood reveals the shocking punishment for hunting for hidden presents when he was a child. With contributions by Vanessa Feltz, Cheryl Baker, John Sergeant, Lucy Porter, Mark Watson and Debbie McGee
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Hayley Tamaddon
(Narrator)
Born:
January 24, 1977
in
Blackpool
Best Known For:
Emmerdale and Dancing on Ice.
Early-life:
Hayley Soraya Tamaddon was born in Blackpool on January 24, 1977 to a Persian father and an English mother. She trained as a dancer at Phil Winston's Theatreworks and Laine Theatre Arts. Her first big break came in 2005 when she made her first appearance as Del Dingle on Emmerdale.
Career:
In 2007, Tamaddon was the runner-up in ITV's celebrity singing competition Soapstar Superstar. This led to a tour with Michael Ball. She left Emmerdale the same year. Her second big break came in 2010 when she won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice with professional ice skater Daniel Whiston. She has continued to act on TV and on the stage and in late 2013 she joined the cast of Coronation Street. In January 2014, she linked up with fellow former contestants on the final series of Dancing on Ice.
Quote:
On her audition for Coronation Street: "I felt sick, because it was the biggest deal ever. But once I got there I was fine. Everyone was lovely!"
Trivia:
On an edition of All Star Family Fortunes, Tamaddon helped raise £30,000 for the Brian House Children's Hospice.
John Piper
(Director)
Sally Evans
(Executive producer)
