Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace will bring the Pogues to Walford for tonight's Lip Sync Battle – with a gender-swapped version of Fairytale of New York.

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In a clip released ahead of the Christmas special, Richie tells Wallace, "You were handsome," while she shoots back, "You were pretty."

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The two play EastEnders couple Alfie and Kat Moon, getting in the festive mood in front of the fire – and we can expect plenty of lip syncing for the musical challenge.

The show will be presented by former Spice Girl Mel B, with help from rapper Professor Green.

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The Christmas special of Lip Sync Battle UK will air tonight at 10.35pm on Channel 5

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Eleanor Bley GriffithsDrama Editor, RadioTimes.com
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