Mary, Mel and Sue delivered warm and fuzzy feelings in Wales, while dogs, cats and even rats switched on the charmThe headlines have not provided much in the way of comfort and joy in 2017, but this year’s festive TV shows were determined to compensate for the bleakness.The heartwarming tone was set on Christmas Eve by Mary, Mel and Sue’s Big Christmas Thank You (BBC One). The Bake Off escapees took their three-way teasing to the Rhondda Valley, where they served up a tinsel-laced version of DIY SOS to the village of Pentre, which has lost its banks, library, school and many of its shops. The trio threw a Christmas party for residents and spruced up the volunteer-run community centre. It was an irresistible tale of people power that delivered a tough message about the effects of austerity and the importance of togetherness – despite its cheerful tone, it packed a mighty punch. Continue reading…
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