The Pogues

This Year's Christmas Number One Could Be A Song You've Never Even Heard

This year's festive chart battle includes classics from Wham!, Mariah Carey and The Pogues – as well as a new song by Eurovision's Sam Ryder.
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The Pogues Singer Shane MacGowan Has Died, At The Age Of 65

The singer is best known for his festive hit Fairytale Of New York, featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.
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The Pogues Expertly Shut Down Actor Laurence Fox Amid Fairytale Of New York Row

The actor shared his predictable take after Radio 1's decision to air an alternative version of the Christmas song this year.
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Radio 1 Will Play Edited Version Of Fairytale Of New York This Year... But Radio 2 Won't

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's Christmas tune has come under fire over its lyrical content.
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BBC Defends Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special Including Uncensored Fairytale Of New York Lyrics

The use of the homophobic slur "f****t" in the popular Christmas song has proved a divisive issue in recent years.
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The Pogues' Shane McGowan Weighs In On 'Fairytale Of New York' Censorship Debate

The divisive conversation around the song's lyrics continues.
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