BBC unveils their Christmas TV line-up, featuring a variety of beloved shows and captivating dramas. This is sure to be a hit with viewers this holiday season.
This year’s schedule features Mrs Browns Boys returning to screens, along with two holiday specials and Doctor Who’s 2022 debut with an all-star New Year’s Day special.
The lineup also includes festive editions of The Wheel, The Hit List and The Wheel as well as A Very British Scandal.
Exciting: BBC have unveiled their sparkling Christmas TV lineup, with Mrs Brown’s Boys once again set to return for two festive specials
Like always, Mrs Brown’s boys will leave viewers laughing with their two specials. Agnes is now a non-singing choice while the new year brings fresh beginnings to the family of Irish.
Call The Midwife, which will be its ninth year-end Christmas episode, returns to Nonnatus House. Lucille (Cyril) and Cyril are preparing for their wedding.
Mother Mildred will be there to assist the mothers-to-be as they fill up the maternity home.
Anticipated: Following the news that Jodie Whittaker will be leaving her role as the titular Time Lord in 2022, Doctor Who will be returning to kick off the New Year
Following the news that Jodie Whittaker will be leaving her role as the titular Time Lord in 2022, Doctor Who will be returning to kick off the New Year, with a slew of guest stars including Aisling Bea, Adjani Salmon and Pauline McLynn.
Sarah, played by Bea), owns and operates ELF storage. Nick (Adjani salmon) visits Nick’s unit each year on New Years Eve. However, this year’s night goes a little differently than they had planned.
Lee Mack’s not Going Out returns as the family takes a trip into the pantomime. Meanwhile, The Ghosts will be on screen for a special Christmas Special when The Ghosts and the residents of Button House discover a man asleep in their bedroom. Place your tent on the property.
Death In Paradise fans will be able to take a journey to Saint Marie during the Christmas Special’s inaugural Christmas Special. Danny John-Jules, who is also in attendance at this special, will make an unexpected return.
Shaun The Sheep, a family favourite, will debut The Flight Before Christmas. Matt Smith will narrate an animated version of Superworm. Rob Brydon, Olivia Colman and Matt Smith will host the special.
Dazzling: Strictly Come Dancing will return for its first festive special in two years, after last year’s Christmas show was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic (2019 show pictured)
Strictly Come Dancing, which will be returning to TV screens after its Christmas special was cancelled last year due to Covid pandemic, is also scheduled to make a return.
This year’s show will see a brand new lineup of celebrities taking part, with the first two names, The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades and First Dates’ Fred Sirieix, confirmed on Monday.
If you’re looking to dive into another drama, Sarah Phelps has A Very British Scandal. Claire Foy stars as Claire, and Paul Bettany plays Paul Bettany. This story, one of 20 most famous, relates the case of Duchess and Duke of Argyll.
David Tennant will also star in an epic adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days, starring as the intrepid explorer Phileas Fogg alongside Leonie Benesch and Ibrahim Koma.
Dramatic: Meanwhile, viewers keen to get their teeth into another drama can look forward to A Very British Scandal, which stars Claire Foy and Paul Bettany as the Duke and Duchess of Argyll
A slew of gameshow favourites will also hit screens with Christmas Specials, including Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel, The Hit List, I Can See Your Voice, Blankety Blank and Would I Lie To You?
Romesh Rangenathan, who will be hosting the Christmas Special on The Weakest link, will take over from Anne Robinson.
Charlotte Moore is the Chief Content Officer at BBC. She stated that Christmas 2021 was a time for reuniting with family and friends once again, and the BBC will be bringing everyone together through its line-up must-see programs.
“There is a whole stock of programs to delight and enchant you with your favourite characters and stars, no matter your mood. This Christmas and the New Year, BBC will entertain you.
Hitting screens: A slew of gameshow favourites will also hit screens with Christmas Specials, including Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (pictured), The Hit List and Would I Lie To You?