Wondering what you’ll be tuning into after the Christmas lunch? Here you’ll find a breakdown of the best TV Christmas specials to look forward to this year.
From Gavin and Stacey to The Great British Bake Off …
Christmas Day is fast approaching, and already TV channels are starting to reveal their festive schedules, well it is one of the most important parts of the day, how else would we decide what we’d end up fallen asleep too?…
Here we’ve added all the Christmas TV highlights from ITV, BBC, Channel 4, SKY & more that we know so far.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
Although not confirmed, it’s likely that once again this year, Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on Christmas day. Last years show included celebs Ann Widdecombe and festive winner Aston Merrygold all returned, so who can we expect to get their dancing shoes back on? – Watch this space as details will be announced soon.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air on BBC
Call the Midwife Christmas Special
Filming has started for series 9 of Call the Midwife and it’s two Christmas specials. 2019’s Christmas special will see the team take their work to the Outer Hebrides. Led by Mother Mildred, they embark on a trip to the remote yet idyllic Scottish island, where residents have a desperate need for nurses and midwives.
Call the midwife will air on BBC
The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special
Although Channel 4 have not completely confirmed the festive shows a Q&A with Prue and Paul revealed that a Christmas Bake Off is happening.
The Great British Bake Off Christmas Specials will air channel 4
Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special
Gavin and Stacey will return this December on BBC One, this was confirmed earlier in the year with James Cordon, Rob Brydon, Melanie Walters, Larry Lamb and Alison Steadman all back for the one-off show.
Gavin and Stacey Christmas special will air on BBC
Take Off with Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby
Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby will host a brand new BBC Christmas TV special making wishes comes true. Air dates and times have yet to be confirmed however we can be guaranteed lots of laughs and fabulous prizes.
Take Off with Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby Christmas Special will air on BBC
Alan Carr – The Price is Right and Play Your Cards Right Celebrity Special
Funny man Alan Carr will be back on our screens as it’s confirmed two new Christmas specials of The Price is Right and Play Your Cards Right will air during the festive period. Dates, times and celebrity guests have yet to be confirmed.
Alan Carr – The Price is Right and Play Your Cards Right Christmas Specials will air on ITV
Ball & Boe: A Very Merry Christmas
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are back with a one off Christmas special on ITV this Christmas. With old and new classic being sung by the duo, who will also be joined by well known faces, get your TV planners ready as this will be one NOT to be missed.
Ball & Boe: A Very Merry Christmas Christmas Special will air on ITV
Sky Christmas TV guide: all the listings and highlights for 2019
Romesh Looks Back to the Future 2 – 17 December
A League of Their Own Xmas Party – 19 Dec
In the Long Run Christmas Special – 23 Dec
Reluctant Landlord Christmas Special – 24 Dec
Cinderella: After Ever After – 24 Dec
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Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration – New Year’s Day
Miranda Hart returns for a one-off special, Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration, which was filmed at the London Palladium in which the cast and crew take a fond look back at some of their favourite memories from the past ten years.
Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas – Thursday 26th December
Paul O’Grady returns once again to Battersea Dogs and Home. This year, Paul’s enlisted to help dogs with behavioural problems. There’s a reclusive pup called Misty who refuses to leave her kennel, a grumpy Yorkshire terrier called Teddy who refuses to walk and an American bulldog who’s lost her mojo after years enjoying pub life.
A Berry Royal Christmas – Monday 16th December
Mary Berry caters for a very special party for charity volunteers in A Berry Royal Christmas with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Nadia Hussain.
Watch this space for more Christmas TV news as it’s announced.
