The music and lyrics were written in 1911 by Kate Emily Barkley ("Katie") Moss (1881–1947) who was a professional violinist, pianist and concert singer.
In 1970, the cast of Dad's Army performed a sketch ('The Cornish Floral Dance') for Christmas Night with the Stars.
[2] Moss's song experienced a revival in an arrangement for the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band by their MD Derek Broadbent, which sold half a million copies, and reached No.
[4] Wogan's version was accompanied by the Hanwell Band from west London, and omitted the final verse containing the climax to the story.
In 2016, a campaign for Christmas Number One was launched for Terry Wogan's version of "The Floral Dance" after his death.