How many mince pies is too many? Standup comedian, actor, writer and BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland, joins Romesh on the show this week – and gets subjected to a taste test. They talk about the fear and exhilaration of Chris' experience as the first blind contestant on Strictly, why "not caring" is the best thing you can do, and his new book, Keep On Laughing.

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00:00 The Toilet Door

04:00 Alternative Christmas Message

05:20 Mince Pie Taste Test

11:55 Finding Fame

15:15 Giving Up Alcohol

17:20 Sean Lock on Live At The Apollo

18:35 Why Caring Less Is Good

21:19 Shanthi’s Question for Chris

23:00 The Jeopardy of Strictly Come Dancing

30:40 Most Nervous Strictly Moment

37:20 The Magic Is Trust

39:28 Chris's Autobiography: Keep Laughing

42:50 Bad Gigs Are Funny

47:49 Misquoted

57:03 What's next for Chris?

59:34 Secrets to Success

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