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And finally...
Many may be looking forward to seeing how Charlie Brooker fits this whirlwind year into his 2016 Wipe. In the meantime, here’s the show’s other star, Philomena Cunk, casting her eye over festive food, from sprouts to rubbish advent calendar chocolates.