Shane MacGowan has given his famous Christmas ballad a festive soap-themed makeover to help struggling charities.

Shane MacGowan was so drunk while filming the video for 'Fairytale of New York' that Matt Dillon had to hold him up.

IT’S the classic hit that’s widely regarded as the best Christmas song ever produced.

'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl, has topped a Christmas poll of UK drivers.

Showbiz friends and fans of singer Kirsty MacColl will perform tonight to mark the 10th anniversary of her death in a freak speedboat accident and raise money for one of her favourite causes.

THE POGUES song Fairytale of New York – which has repeatedly missed out on the number one spot – is the all-time Christmas favourite, a survey has shown.

Pogues hit 'Fairytale of New York' – which has repeatedly missed out on the number one spot – is the all-time Christmas favourite, a survey showed today.

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan will celebrate his 50th birthday tomorrow – an age he, along with many fans, never thought he would reach.

X Factor winner Leon Jackson has capped an “amazing year” by claiming the coveted Christmas number one.

'X Factor' winner Leon Jackson has capped an "amazing year" by claiming the coveted Christmas number one in the UK.

THE BBC has been forced to row back on a decision to censor the Christmas classic, the Fairytale of New York, after the decision drew criticism from all over the world.

The UK's Radio 1 has reversed its decision to bleep out the word “faggot” from The Pogues' hit 'Fairytale Of New York'.

'X-Factor' winner Leon Jackson is “practically guaranteed” the Christmas number one spot, according to the bookies.

DOWNLOADS are set to challenge the X Factor’s bid for the seasonal number one.

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's 'Fairytale Of New York' is set to challenge The X Factor's bid for the seasonal number one in the UK this year.

'The X Factor' winner Leona Lewis has held the top spot on both the singles and album chart in the UK for another week.

The Mexican government promised justice for British pop singer Kirsty MacColl today the night after U2 dedicated a song to her in a concert in the Mexican city of Monterrey.

Reformed Irish rockers The Pogues have stunned promoters in New York City, after selling out three of four nights at the new Nokia Theatre almost as soon as tickets went on sale.

X-Factor winner Shayne Ward will today launch his bid to take the Christmas Number One slot with a live performance of the single in his home city of Manchester.

'Fairytale of New York' has been voted the public's favourite Christmas song in a poll by music station, VH1.

The original version of Band Aid hit Do They Know It’s Christmas? has been voted the favourite Christmas Moment of all time.

The original Band Aid, classic Jimmy Stewart movie It’s A Wonderful Life and The Office Christmas specials are vying to be crowned Britain’s Greatest TV Christmas Moment.

The love song Fairytale of New York, sung by The Pogues and the late Kirsty MacColl, has been voted the favourite Christmas song.

The family of late singer Kirsty MacColl is fuming after learning Mexican authorities have abandoned their investigation into the singer's tragic death.

Mexican authorities have reopened an inquiry into the death of British singer Kirsty MacColl who died after she was struck by a speedboat propeller while diving in a nature reserve in the Caribbean four years ago.

Stars from the world of music and comedy tonight turned out for a tribute concert dedicated to singer songwriter Kirsty MacColl.

Friends and fans of singer songwriter Kirsty MacColl are celebrating the star's life at a memorial service in central London.

The BBC is to broadcast a programme in memory of Kirsty MacColl.

A public memorial service will take place for the late singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl later this month.