Throwback Thursday is where we dig into the highlights — those brilliant moments, the callers we still talk about, the guests who made us howl, and the stories that just won’t die. (Or maybe it's the first thing we found in the archive) On this week’s 'Throwback Thursday': Double Hallamster:  First - his exciting advent calendar and then when he came face to face with Ricky Gervais.  Ricky Gervais also talks about upsetting people with his jokes and his expanding waistline! There’s the time Liesl had strict work’s Xmas Party Plans – to stay sober! The time Big John felt he’d let the neighbours down at Christmas James had been Overthinking Xmas TV Adverts and had the solution. And then listener Lucy’s Christmas present Epic Fail! It was her mum opening a present from her new partmer, that she shouldn’t open in front of the kids.  Or anyone! 10/10. Support the podcast AND get a shout for you or a mate on the Friday Song: https://bigjohnatbreakfast.co.uk Join the FREE VIP Email gang:  https://big-john-at-breakfast.sender.site Follow us on Facebook for updates everyday: https://www.facebook.com/BigJohnAtBreakfastFridays Got a smart speaker? Then you’ve got the show! Just ask it to "Play the latest podcast from Big John at Breakfast - Fridays!"