Inside Britain’s biggest family the Radfords’ magical Christmas trip to Lapland with husky rides & Santa visits

WITH calls for a Christmas or New Year lockdown looming over us, many Brits aren't feeling that festive at the moment.

But Britain's biggest family the Radfords have opened up about their Lapland trip - and it looks absolutely magical.

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Mum-of-22 Sue and husband Noel took some of their enormous brood to Santa's homeland in a pre-Christmas trip, which airs on Channel 5 tonight.

And now they've given fans a glimpse on Instagram, with husky rides and a meeting with the Man in Red to feature.

Sue posted a picture of herself, Noel and 13 of their kids against a snowy backdrop in the Finnish festiveland on Instagram earlier today.

She also shared a video of a frost-covered Noel with sons Archie and Oscar, meeting some huskies.

In the clip, Noel says: "We've just done the husky ride and now we're off to see some of the huskies that are all around here.

"You're allowed to go and say 'hello' and pet them, but just take your gloves off first because they like to pinch them.

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"He wants to play with your glove Archie. No, no, oh Archie, what did we say? Oh dear," as the naughty dog runs off with the lad's blue snow mitten.

Bakery owner Noel adds: "'Archie don't show them your glove'. So what does he go and do? 'Here's my glove' and they've gone and run off with it.

"Oscar don't put your hands anywhere near or they'll pinch your gloves. Right, let's go back."

In another video, Sue explains: "We are just getting ready to go and see Santa."

Noel adds: "Where are we Archie? Santa's house! Sue doing her 'mum dance'. That's her pre-Santa dance. Oh dear."

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Fans were delighted with the sneak peaks, commenting: "Can’t wait really looking forward to seeing it. Will really get me into the Christmas spirit. Merry Christmas".

Others said: "My Fave Family !!" and "Can't wait! Best thing on TV tonight".

One fan gushed: "So looking forward to watching this!! Highlight of my Covid induced Sunday slob fest! PJ’s, blanket and Xmas chocs!!"

Noel and Sue are parents to Chris, 32, and Sophie, 28, Chloe, 26, Jack, 24, Daniel, 22, Luke, 21, Millie, 20, Katie, 19, James, 18, Ellie, 16, Aimee, 15, Josh, 14, Max, 13, Tillie, 11, Oscar ten, Casper, nine, Hallie, six, Phoebe, five, Archie, four, Bonnie, three and Heidie, 20 months.

Their son Alfie (baby no 17) was sadly stillborn in 2014. Millie's daughter Ophelia also lives with the family, in a 10-bed former care home in Morecambe, Lancs.

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Yesterday, the family opened up about their epic Christmas traditions - with a £7,000 spend and 70 rolls of wrapping paper.

22 Kids And Counting At Christmas airs at 9pm tonight on Channel 5.

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