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Chris McCausland: Strictly Magic & Why You Shouldn't Care
About this episode
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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