We are halfway through The Trial of Santa Claus - the podcast that puts Christmas in court.

You, our listeners, have received your summons, and have been appointed members of our jury, as you decide whether Christmas should be cancelled or saved.

Today, the action is moving from the North Pole to Buckingham Palace, as the prosecution and defence - led by Kelly Crichton and Dan McLaughlin - debate the Queen’s Christmas Speech.

Should the Royal Christmas Message be knocked off its throne in our TV schedules? Or is Queen Elizabeth II's address to the nation really the crown jewels of our festive programming?

After hearing the evidence, we are inviting you - the members of the jury - to have your say about today's court proceedings. Visit our Twitter page @LaudablePods to vote on whether you agree with the prosecution or the defence.

And come back tomorrow for another day in our Christmas court, as Santa's salvation or incarceration edges nearer.

The Trial of Santa Claus is a Laudable production, presented and produced by Kelly Crichton, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. The podcast was created by Dan McLaughlin.

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Merry Christmas!