Ten shillings in sixpences, forty-two pounds in thruppences, and seven pence. It’s going to be a rather rich pudding, but who cares.
Chef Ivor Clarke
- Cast
- David Jason, Terry Jones, Denise Coffey, Michael Palin, Eric Idle
- Network
- Associated-Rediffusion, ITV
- Genre
- sketch comedy
- Country
- United Kingdom
Facts: Wikidata (CC0), as of 2026-07-09
This is a wonderful traditional Yuletide game. It's called the Indian Ocean Game. Everybody sits round in a circle, and the first person to mention that the Indian Ocean is forty thousand fathoms deep, loses.
Denise
Don't forget, when you stir the Christmas pudding, make a wish.
Eric
First of all, a big hello to all our viewers. Hello Mrs. Green, hello Mr. Green, hello Mum. I think that's everyone.
Eric
Here's a word for all of those who've been lucky enough to get away for Christmas.
Eric
If every day were Christmas day By some fantastic trick If every day were Christmas day We’d all be bloomin’ SICK.
Eric
The Minister of Transport issued this appeal to motorists: Can anyone give him a lift to Leicester?
Eric
Here are some really exciting games you can play this Christmas. And first, from Terry, here is the A and B Game.
Michael
Here’s a viewer’s letter. It comes from Mrs. Margaret Forsdyke: “Since watching your program, I have become a new person. Yours sincerely, Mr. Arthur Vickers.”
Michael
I got three hundred and sixty Christmas cards! ...And I'm not sending ANY of them until someone sends ME one.
Michael
Now here's Denise to show you how to tell your friends' fortunes.
Michael
You know, every Christmas, I feel like a little child. But we always get turkey.
Terry