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Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas

Shaun the Sheep, from the multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman, is coming to BBC One this Christmas for a new half-hour special featuring Shaun, Timmy and the Flock - as well as some new characters -in a mischief-filled festive caper.

The Flight Before Christmas sees Shaun's seasonal excitement turn to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else’s present? Prepare for a ‘Santastic’ adventure as everyone learns the true value of Christmas!

Themes of friendship, loyalty, mischief and fun combine for a unique adventure that will appeal to all generations when families gather around the TV this Christmas.

Justin Fletcher returns as Shaun and Timmy, alongside Marcus Brigstocke as Farmer Ben, ‘agricultural brand’ and rival to The Farmer, first introduced in Shaun the Sheep series six. Anna Leong-Brophy voices his wife, Jin, while Laura Aickman is their young, independent and rebellious daughter, Ella.

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas for BBC One and BBC iPlayer comes from Giles Pilbrow & Mark Burton with the script also written by Giles Pilbrow. It is directed by Steve Cox and produced by Richard Beek. Executive Producers are Mark Burton, Sarah Cox and Carla Shelley.

Superworm

Superworm is a comic hero with a difference. Super-long, super-strong and big-hearted, he and his best friend Butterfly are always helping all the other garden creatures - whether he's saving baby toad from a major road, rescuing beetle from down a well, or even becoming a skipping rope to entertain some bored bees. Superworm too often takes all the credit. When the wicked Wizard Lizard hears about Superworm's special skills, he decides to kidnap Superworm to help him find treasure. Despite everything, with her friend in deep trouble, Butterfly comes to the rescue, convincing the other creatures to help her with a daring plan…

The first-rate voice cast will be headlined by Oscar-winner Olivia Colman as Narrator and Emmy nominee Matt Smith playing the hero, Superworm. They are joined by Patricia Allison (Sex Education) as Butterfly, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Wizard Lizard and Rob Brydon (Gavin & Stacey) as the Crow, with Cariad Lloyd as Mama Toad. Superworm is the ninth TV adaptation by Magic Light Pictures of a Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler title for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, produced by Martin Pope & Barney Goodland for Magic Light Pictures.

A Very British Scandal

Written by Sarah Phelps, A Very British Scandal focuses on the divorce of the Duke (Paul Bettany) and Duchess of Argyll (Claire Foy), one of the most notorious, extraordinary and brutal legal cases of the 20th Century. Famed for her charisma, beauty and style, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, dominated the front pages as a divorce featuring accusations of forgery, theft, violence, drug-taking, secret recording, bribery and an explicit polaroid picture - all played out in the white-hot glare of the 1960s media.

This three-part drama turns the scandal inside out to explore the social and political climate of post-war Britain, looking at attitudes towards women, and asking whether institutional misogyny was widespread at the time. As her contemporaries, the press, and the judiciary sought to vilify her, Margaret kept her head held high with bravery and resilience, refusing to go quietly as she was betrayed by her friends and publicly shamed by a society that revelled in her fall from grace.

A Very British Scandal, a 1x90’ for BBC One, will be directed by Anne Sewitsky and produced by Chris Ballantyne. Executive Producers are Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown and Delyth Scudamore for Blueprint Pictures, Lucy Richer for the BBC, Sarah Phelps, Anne Sewitsky, Claire Foy, Kate Triggs and Dominic Treadwell-Collins. It was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama and Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer. Amazon Studios is co-producing in the US.

The Girl Before

The Girl Before tells the story of Jane played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by an enigmatic architect played by David Oyelowo. There’s just one catch: occupants have to abide by his list of exacting rules. Jane starts to feel the house changing her in unexpected ways, but when she makes the shocking discovery about her predecessor Emma played by Jessica Plummer, she’s forced to confront unnerving similarities. As the two women’s timelines interweave, Jane begins to question if her fate will be the same as the girl before... also stars Ben Hardy.

Created, written and executive produced by JP Delaney, the limited four-part series is adapted from Delaney's own best-selling novel of the same title. Marissa Lestrade co-wrote episodes of the series and Emmy nominated Lisa Brühlmann directed.

The Girl Before for BBC One, iPlayer and HBO Max, is made by 42. It was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama and executive producers are Eleanor Moran, Rory Aitken and Ben Pugh for 42, Ben Irving for the BBC; and JP Delaney and Lisa Brühlmann.

Around The World In 80 Days

An epic adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days comes to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas. The eight-part series starring David Tennant as the intrepid explorer Phileas Fogg, Ibrahim Koma as the mercurial Passepartout and Leonie Benesch as young journalist Abigail ‘Fix’ Fortescue.

Following an outrageous bet, Fogg and his valet, Passepartout, take on the legendary challenge of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days, swiftly joined by aspiring journalist Abigail ‘Fix’ Fortescue, who seizes the chance to report on this extraordinary story. The series has been adapted by a team of renowned writers led by Ashley Pharoah (Life On Mars, Ashes To Ashes, The Living And The Dead) and Caleb Ranson (Child Of Mine, Heartless).

Around the World in 80 Days is an 8x50' for BBC One and iPlayer is a Slim Film + Television and Federation co-production for the European Alliance formed by France Télévisions, ZDF and RAI, with additional co-production partners, Masterpiece PBS (U.S), Peu Communications (South Africa), Be-Films and RTBF (Belgium), and Daro Film Distribution (associate producer).

The Tourist

amie Dornan stars as a British man who finds himself in the glowing red heart of the Australian outback, being pursued by a vast tank truck trying to drive him off the road. An epic cat and mouse chase unfolds and the man later wakes in hospital, hurt, but somehow alive. Except he has no idea who he is. With merciless figures from his past pursuing him, The Man’s search for answers propels him through the vast and unforgiving outback.

Full of shocking, surprising, funny and brutal turns, The Tourist is set in a world populated by quirky, enigmatic characters and off-beat comedy punctuates high-stakes action. At its heart however, is a story of self-discovery with a ticking timebomb underneath: as The Man starts to uncover the mystery of who he was, he’s also forced to ask who he is now - and fast. Will he unlock the secrets of his identify before those who are trying to kill him catch up with him?

The Tourist for BBC One and iPlayer is made by Two Brothers Pictures. It was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama and executive producers are Harry and Jack Williams, Christopher Aird, Chris Sweeney and Tommy Bulfin for the BBC.

Attenborough And The Mammoth Graveyard (w/t)

Four years ago a couple walking round a freshly dug gravel pit just outside Swindon noticed something unusual protruding from the mud. It was the top of a huge fossilised leg bone of a mammoth. Sally and Neville Hollingworth, both keen amateur fossil hunters, had stumbled across the discovery of a lifetime - a mammoth graveyard in the old prehistoric riverbed of the Thames.

They returned to dig up more mammoth bones, made more exciting was Sally’s discovery of a stone ‘hand axe’ created by an early human. Sally and Neville’s finds appear to be hundreds of thousands of years old andcould offer an extremely rare glimpse of life deep in the Ice Ages.

When Sir David Attenborough heard about their remarkable finds, he was keen to see them for himself. Since he was a boy, he has been smitten with the lure of hunting fossils. He joins biologist Prof. Ben Garrod and a team of archaeologists and palaeontologists as they carefully excavate the quarry where the bones were found. The site raises many questions: Why were the mammoths here? How did they die? Could the ancient humans have killed them? Leading experts in the fields of evolution, both human and mammoth, provide clarity in understanding of our relationship with this iconic ice-age giant.

As the team finds more stone tools lying side-by-side with more mammoth bones they realise this could be a once in a generation discovery offering a unique window into prehistoric Britain.

Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard (w/t), a 1x60’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Windfall Films. It was commissioned by Patrick Holland, Director, Factual, Arts and Classical Music Television and Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Science and Natural History. The Commissioning Editor is Tom Coveney and the Executive Producer is David Duggan.

The Wonder Of Song

Sir David Attenborough chooses his favourite recordings from the natural world that have revolutionised our understanding of song. Each one - from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale to the song of the lyrebird - was recorded in his lifetime. The oldest, when he was just five. The most recent, only a few years ago. And one was made by him. “There are seven recordings of song that have particular interest for me,” he says. “Some are lovely, some are surprising and one almost broke my heart. But all of them broke new ground”.

Traditionally our understanding of song has been dominated by Charles Darwin’s theory of sexual selection: singing is dangerous as it reveals the singer’s location to predators, but it also offers the male a huge reward, the chance to attract a female and pass on genes to the next generation. Males sing. Females don’t sing: they listen and choose the best singers. Beautiful and complex male songs are the acoustic equivalent of a peacock's tail.

But now new discoveries are transforming those long-held ideas. Scientists are finding that, in fact, in the majority of all songbird species, females sing - and it’s only now they are being properly heard. It is a revelation in the world of birdsong.

And how many more exciting discoveries are there to make about song? What else will be revealed about these sounds which, although enchanting to our ears, are, in fact, far more than that: they are marvellous examples of the spectacular survival strategies that animals have developed in order to stay alive. “That,” Attenborough says, “is why I will never cease to wonder at the beautiful sounds we call song.”

Wonder of Song is made by Mike Birkhead Associates. Commissioned by Patrick Holland, Director, Factual, Arts and Classical Music Television and Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Science and Natural History. Directed, produced and written by Beth Jones and Mike Birkhead. BBC Commissioning Editor Tom Coveney.

Death In Paradise Christmas Special

Fans of Death in Paradise are in for a Caribbean Christmas treat this December with the first ever feature length episode. Concluding the tenth anniversary celebrations, the festive 90-minute special, which stretches from a grey damp drizzly London all the way to the warm sparkling beauty of idyllic Saint Marie, will see the return of Danny John-Jules as charismatic Officer Dwayne Myers, for this celebratory episode. Also joining the regular cast (Ralf Little, Joséphine Jobert, Tahj Miles, Don Warrington and Elizabeth Bourgine) for this one-off sunny special are Mathew Baynton (Ghosts), Juliet Stevenson (Riviera), Stanley Townsend (Informer), Jocelyn Jee Esien (Jack & The Beanstalk: After Ever After), Anthony Calf (Poldark), Tessa Bonham Jones (The Trial of Christine Keeler), Elizabeth Tan (Emily in Paris) and Tariq Jordan (Law and Order: UK).

Death in Paradise, a 1x90’ for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, is made by Red Planet Pictures. It is internationally distributed by BBC Studios. The feature length episode is written by James Hall, produced by Candida Julian-Jones and directed by Ben Kellett. Tommy Bulfin is the Commissioning Editor for the BBC and Tim Key is executive producer for Red Planet Pictures.

Call The Midwife

Series 11 begins with a Christmas special set in December 1966. Christmas promises to be a memorable one at Nonnatus House as Lucille (Leonie Elliott) and Cyril (Zephryn Taitte) prepare for their upcoming winter wedding. The Nonnatus team are faced with their busiest Christmas Day ever as the Maternity Home is filled with expectant Mums to be, each with their own challenging case. Luckily Mother Mildred (Miriam Margolyes) is on hand to support the team.

Call the Midwife for BBC One and BBC iPlayer is made by Neal Street Productions. It was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Director of BBC Drama and Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer. Executive Producers are Pippa Harris, Heidi Thomas and Ann Tricklebank. Executive Producer for the BBC is Mona Qureshi with Ann Tricklebank as Producer.

Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special

The Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) and friends will kick-start 2022 with an action-packed spectacular episode set to air on BBC One on New Year’s Day. The festive special will feature guest stars Aisling Bea (This Way Up, Living With Yourself, Quiz), Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black, Enterprice) and Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Shameless).

Sarah (Aisling Bea) owns and runs ELF storage, and Nick (Adjani Salmon) is a customer who visits his unit every year on New Year’s Eve. This year, however, their night turns out to be a little different than planned…

The festive episode is the first of three Doctor Who Specials airing in 2022. The second Special airs in Spring and Jodie’s final feature-length Special (in where the Thirteenth Doctor will regenerate), will transmit in autumn 2022 as part of the BBC’s Centenary celebrations.

Doctor Who is a BBC Studios production for BBC One and a BBC America co-production. BBC Studios are the international distributors for Doctor Who.

Worzel Gummidge

Two brand new one-hour films directed, created and starring Mackenzie Crook: Twitchers and Calliope Jane - inspired by the classic books by Barbara Euphan Todd - are coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas.

Twitchers

After a raging thunderstorm, a flock of rare choughs turn up at Scatterbrook Farm. Keen to seize the opportunity of scaring such a rarely sighted bird, Worzel enlists the help of Susan and John. But their plans are soon scuppered once word of the choughs gets around and a group of avid twitchers move in before he’s even had his chance. To make matters worse, the twitchers’ arrival forces Mr B to come to face to face with his old birdwatching rival, Lee Dangerman. With the twitchers refusing to leave, can the children come up with a plan to help scare the choughs and save Worzel and Mr B from embarrassment?

Calliope Jane

Susan and John are excited when they learn that F R Peregrine’s Travelling Fair is coming to Scatterbrook for one night only. But as much as he’d love to join his friends, Worzel can’t be seen wandering around by humans. He recalls the legend of a fairground with an enchanted organ. It’s believed that, with the right music, the organ has the power to send humans to sleep so that scarecrows can enjoy the rides without the fear of being seen. At the museum, Aunt Sally finds herself agreeing to go on an adventure with another ex-fairground attraction, Calliope Jane, and it turns out Worzel isn’t the only scarecrow who wants to attend the fair... As the scarecrows descend the risk of being seen intensifies, but will the legend of the enchanted organ turn out to be true?

Written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, Worzel Gummidge is co-produced by Leopard Pictures and Treasure Trove Productions for BBC One and iPlayer. The films are executive produced by Kristian Smith for Leopard Pictures, together with Mackenzie Crook and Lisa Thomas for Treasure Trove Productions and rights holder Patrick D. Pidgeon for Pidgeon Entertainment, Inc. The producer is Matt Carver. International distribution of Worzel Gummidge is handled by ITV Studios.

EastEnders

Love is all around Walford this Christmas as two couples prepare for their yuletide nuptials and families celebrate for the first time together. The halls may be decked, presents wrapped and mistletoe prepped but Albert Square is home to many secrets and plenty of residents desperate to reveal the truth over the turkey.

The Trueman-Fox’s are celebrating love with Denise, Jack, Chelsea and Gray heading towards wedded bliss but with Whitney following her gut instinct and Kim anxious to expose Phil’s crimes, the journey towards winter wedding joy is set to be icy.

Rocky is spending his Christmas with Kathy and Sonia, he’s grown fond of his ‘daughter’ but keeping up appearances is taking its toll and an unwanted guest threatens to spoil more than just the dinner.

Janine is firmly on the naughty list this year and will do whatever it takes to make sure she remains in the spotlight. Is the sudden Christmas spirit her way of giving Scarlett the day she deserves, or will Mrs Claus become Mrs Claws as Janine craves attention from elsewhere? Phil and Kat face a bumpy road in the countdown to their first Christmas together as Sharon leans on Phil for support.

The Weakest Link Christmas Special

The Weakest Link is back on BBC One this Christmas, with a brand new host. BAFTA award winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan will bring his own twist to one of the world’s most iconic quizzes. Romesh is joined by 8 celebrities, each with their own connection to Christmas who will have to work as a team to try to win a maximum prize of £50,000 for their chosen charity.

Each round one player will be voted The Weakest Link by their fellow contestants and will leave with nothing. After a final head to head one celebrity will be crowned The Strongest Link and will take the prize.

The Weakest Link, a 1 x 45’ is a BBC Studios Entertainment Production for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment. The Executive Producer for BBC Studios is Pete Ogden. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Neil McCallum.

Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel

Bafta Award-winning Michael McIntyre hosts this special festive episode of The Wheel. Three famous faces – actor Danny Dyer, Radio and TV presenter Zoe Ball and comedian, actor and writer David Walliams - compete to complete The Wheel in an attempt to win money for their chosen charities this Christmas.

On The Wheel, trying to help the three celebrity contestants raise as much money as possible, are seven celebrity experts: choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone, actress Martine McCutcheon, presenter Alex Scott, comedian Jason Manford, EastEnders actress Tameka Empson, comedian Julian Clary and presenter Gregg Wallace will take their turns to help answer questions on everything from Christmas movies to festive food But whose help will be a gift and who has got their traditions in a twist?

Full of laughs and festive spirit, The Wheel promises to get celebs and viewers alike in a spin in this special yuletide edition.

Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel is produced by Hungry McBear Media for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content, and Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment Commissioning. The Executive Producers for Hungry McBear Media are Dan Baldwin and Tom Blakeson. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Kalpna Patel-Knight.

Blankety Blank

Bradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled festive special of the legendary gameshow. A panel of six celebrities to fill in the missing BLANKS and help win some brilliant prizes for some very lucky contestants. He’s joined by Angela Rippon, Richard E Grant, Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Mel B and Danny Jones.

Blankety Blank is a Thames (part of Fremantle) Production for BBC One and iPlayer and was commissioned by Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment. The Executive Producer for Thames is Christopher Barber and the Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Kalpna Patel-Knight.

I Can See Your Voice Christmas Special

The addictive play-a-long singing game show is back on the BBC for a fun-filled festive special. Paddy McGuinness hosts and is joined by Celebrity Investigators, Jimmy Carr, Alison Hammond and Amanda Holden plus special guest Leona Lewis. The player hoping to win £10,000 is joined by Gabby Logan and together they will need to tell the difference between the good and bad mystery singers, without ever hearing them sing a note! With seasonal lip sync songs and festive cheer, it's the perfect game to play with the family this Christmas.

I Can See Your Voice a 1x60’ is a Thames (part of Fremantle) Production for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips, Controller, Entertainment. The Executive Producers for Thames are Amelia Brown and Lee Smithurst. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Rachel Ashdown.

Mrs Brown’s Boys

Mammy’s Mechanical Merriment

It’s Christmas in Finglas once again. Agnes has been recruited to the church choir, but she’s under strict instructions from Father McBride that there’s to be no singing and certainly no dancing. That’s not the only thing off-limits, a Christmas tree shortage means Buster has to get even more creative than usual trying to impress Agnes by any means necessary. Meanwhile Dermot and Buster have organised this year’s festivities at Foleys and are holding a Murder Mystery night in aid of alcoholic greyhounds. What could possibly go wrong?

Mammy’s Micky

This New Year is all about reconciliation and fresh starts in the Brown household but not everyone seems to have got the message. Grandad’s brother, Micky, is fresh out of prison when he decides to stop by for a visit. Everyone except Grandad is suspicious when he shows up asking for five thousand euro to invest in a South African gold mine. Winnie, inspired by Cathy’s book, is on a daredevil mission to change the trajectory of her life while Mrs Brown’s boys are forced to have a heart to heart.

Mrs Brown’s Boys a 2x30’ is a BBC Studios and BocPix production for BBC One and iPlayer. It was commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer and BBC Comedy. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Gregor Sharp. The Executive Producer is Steven Canny and the Director is Ben Kellett.

Not Going Out

Not Going Out returns to BBC One this Christmas with a trip to the Panto. Lee Mack’s multi award-winning hit show, and longest running sitcom on air, will return this December.

It is Christmas and Lee (Lee Mack) is not happy that Lucy (Sally Bretton) had booked tickets to the Pantomime. Especially given the star of the show is Lucy’s teenage crush, Jason Donovan.

Produced by Avalon, Not Going Out, a 1 x 45’ is directed by Nick Wood and produced by Jamie Rix and was commissioned by BBC Comedy. The Executive Producers are Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, Lee Mack and Jon Thoday. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Gregor Sharp.

Ghosts

The critically acclaimed and much-loved sitcom Ghosts will be back for a special Christmas episode this December.

In the run up to the festive season, Kitty becomes convinced that Santa has made an early stop at Button House when Mike and Alison discover a man living in a tent on their grounds. The ghosts' advice on how to deal with him leaves much to be desired, but eventually Mike and Alison learn that they have more to offer this Christmas than they realised.

Written and created by Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond. The Christmas episode also guest stars Jennifer Saunders.

Ghosts, a 1x30’ is a Monumental Television production in association with Them There for the BBC. The Christmas special is produced by Matthew Mulot and directed by Nick Collett and the creators serve as Executive Producers alongside Monumental's Alison Carpenter, Debra Hayward and Alison Owen.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Strictly Come Dancing returns to the Ballroom for an all-star Christmas special as six Strictly stars take to the floor in a bid to be crowned Christmas Champions 2021.

Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show wouldn't be complete without the festive foursome on the judging panel. The Christmas special will start with a sensational group routine featuring the celebrities and their professional partners, alongside the Strictly pros. And, as well as dancing, there’s plenty of music, with two very special performances from Jamie Cullum and Gary Barlow and Sheridan Smith.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on BBC One on Christmas Day.

The Hit List

It’s time for a star-studded Christmas Special of The Hit List! The three teams joining Marvin and Rochelle Humes for this festive episode are Actors and EastEnders stars Jake Wood and Tamzin Outhwaite, Choirmaster Gareth Malone and Saxophonist Yolanda Brown and comedians Alex Brooker and Ellie Taylor; but who will sleigh the competition and get the chance to win £10,000 for their chosen charity? Get ready to play along and shout out the answers at the telly!

The Hit List is a Tuesday’s Child Scotland production and has been commissioned by Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment Commissioning. The Executive Producer is Karen Smith for Tuesday’s Child Scotland and the Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Neil McCallum.

The Wall Vs Celebrities Christmas Specials

Hosted by Danny Dyer, with questions voiced by TV legend Angela Rippon, the ultimate combination of strategy, general knowledge and luck returns to BBC One this festive season with two celebrity specials.

The first episode is an EastEnders special, as Walford favourites Maddy Hill and James Bye take on the biggest game on TV. Will The Wall play grinch on this festive occasion or can Maddy and James win big for their charities?

The second episode to air over the festive period features award winning stand-up comedian Sarah Millican alongside her husband and fellow stand up Gary Delaney, as they take on The Wall in a bid to walk away with a cash prize for their chosen charity.

In addition, these two episodes will also see the debut of an exciting new game changing feature on The Wall - Superdrop. Superdrop will see seven green balls drop all at the same time from the 4-storey monolith, meaning the potential to win serious readies is even more real. But then they must face seven red balls 'the evil Superdrop' that could wipe all their cash away. A thrilling addition to an already epic game.

The Wall Versus Celebrities Christmas Specials, 2 x 45’, is produced by Remarkable TV (part of Banijay UK) for BBC One. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment Commissioning. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC One is Ruby Kuraishe and the Executive Producer for Remarkable is Richard Hague. The Series Producer is Stephen Lovelock.

Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for a festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show Would I Lie To You? And as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains. Over the course of the show, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal amazing stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up? David Mitchell is joined by Jim Broadbent and Rose Matafeo while Lee Mack is joined by Angela Rippon and Ardal O'Hanlon.

Would I Lie To You? At Christmas, a 1x30’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Zeppotron. It was commissioned by Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore and Controller of Entertainment Kate Phillips. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Pinki Chambers. Peter Holmes, Rachel Ablett and Ruth Phillips are the Executive Producers for Zeppotron.

Top Gear - Driving Home For Christmas

In this festive episode, Chris Harris, Paddy McGuiness and Freddie Flintoff aren't choosing their own cars, but instead choosing for one another. Yes, it’s time for Top Gear Secret Santa!

After unwrapping their presents in Bethlehem (that’s Bethlehem, Wales, obviously), our three wise(ish) men and their gifts set off on a Yuletide voyage across Britain, stopping off to play the traditional Christmas parlour game of ‘High Speed Visual Charades’, and deliver a truly enormous tree to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. Because nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a thousand kilos of Norway Spruce on the Royal Crescent. Then, in the words of the great Chris Rea, it’s time for the presenters to do some drivin’ home for Christmas. Home, of course, being the Top Gear test track, magically transformed into a veritable winter wonderland of speed...

Top Gear - Driving Home for Christmas is a BBC Studios Production for BBC One and iPlayer. The commissioners are Kate Phillips, Jo Wallace and Syeda Irtizaali. The executive producers are Clare Pizey and Alex Renton.

The Repair Shop

Christmas is just around the corner, and tucked away in a frosty corner of the British countryside, the Repair Shop barn is already bustling as the dedicated team of Christmas craftspeople prepare for their biggest and busiest ever holiday season.

In the Repair Shop this Christmas, the team takes on a very special mechanical doll, a traditional German decoration, an ageing harmonium, and a train set all the way from Kenya. Treasured Christmas keepsakes are not the only items on the menu this Christmas at the Repair Shop, as Secret Santa has again challenged every expert to create a gift from scratch for one of their barn mates. As secret plans are made in each nook and cranny of the barn, inspired creations begin to emerge, including a gingerbread replica of the Repair Shop itself!

The Repair Shop Christmas Special, a 1x60’ programme for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Ricochet Limited. It is commissioned by Carla-Maria Lawson. The commissioning editor is Carla-Maria Lawson and the executive producer is Alex Raw and series producer Rebecca McLaughlin.

The Great British Christmas Sewing Bee

Brand new host Sara Pascoe throws a Christmas Sewing Bee extravaganza. To help her get into the festive spirit, she welcomes celebrity sewer Rev Kate Bottley, actors Antony Cotton and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, plus presenter Anneka Rice into the Sewing Room. Under the watchful eye of judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant, the four brave celebrities follow a pattern for a Christmas jumper, they transform a charity shop bundle into fancy dress outfit and create dresses from Christmas past. Only one celebrity can be granted their Christmas wish to win the coveted Christmas Sewing Bee award before they gather around the piano for a sing-song.

The Great British Christmas Sewing Bee, a 1x60’ programme for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Love Productions. It was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment. The Commissioning Editor is Patrick McMahon and the Executive Producers are Susanne Rock and Richard McKerrow.

The Great British New Year Sewing Bee

Comedian and host Sara Pascoe celebrates the New Year on The Sewing Bee by inviting four more celebrities into the Sewing Room to try their hand at creating party clothes. Winner of Drag Race UK Lawrence Chaney, comedian and writer Rose Matafeo, singer Claire Richards from Steps and journalist Kirsty Wark all get behind their sewing machine and give it a go. Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young set them the challenge to rustle up a festive waistcoat, transform some old clothes into children’s party dresses and fit a food themed fancy dress outfit to a model. Finally they hit the dance floor with Claire performing an eighties disco classic.

The Great British New Year Sewing Bee, a 1x60’, is made by Love Productions. It was commissioned by Catherine Catton, Head of Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment. The Commissioning Editor is Patrick McMahon and the Executive Producer are Susanne Rock and Richard McKerrow.

MasterChef Champions Special

For the very first time, five of the most memorable amateur champions return to the MasterChef kitchen in a cooking contest to rival any other. The competitors are: Tim Anderson – Champion 2011, Ping Coombes – Champion 2014, Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed – Champion 2017, Kenny Tutt – Champion 2018, and Irini Tzortzoglou – Champion 2019. Each of them is back to show how far their food and careers have progressed and to compete for the title of MasterChef Champion of Champions 2021.

Their first challenge has been set by a very special guest judge - singer and host of the award-winning food podcast, Table Manners, Jessie Ware. Finally, each of the five must pull out all the stops to deliver a two-course show stopping feast for judges - John Torode and Gregg Wallace - that is not only MasterChef champion quality food, but also represents their journey since winning the competition.

The chef who produces the most creative, inventive and delicious menu will be crowned the MasterChef Champion of Champions 2021.

MasterChef Champions Special, a 1x60’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Shine TV. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips and Sarah Clay. The Commissioning Editor is Sarah Clay and the Executive Producer is David Ambler and Series Editor Katie Attwood.

MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch Special

Returning to BBC One MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch Special is a festive food battle like no other. Four of the most memorable chefs from past series return to show how far their food and careers have progressed and face demanding challenges set by the MasterChef judges Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace. Competing this year are: Philli Armitage-Mattin - Finalist 2020; Jamie Park - Finalist 2017; Santosh Shah - Finalist 2020 and Bart van der Lee – Finalist 2020. The gloves are off as they pull out all the stops to deliver a show stopping seasonal feast that is creative, delicious and spectacular enough see them crowned champion. One thing is for certain - the competing chefs go all out cooking extraordinary food that sings celebration.

MasterChef: The Professionals Rematch Special, a 1x60’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Shine TV. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips and Sarah Clay. The Commissioning Editor is Sarah Clay and the Executive Producer is David Ambler and Series Producer Rachel Palin.

Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off

Deck the halls, stuff the turkey and break out the Christmas fizz, as ten of the most memorable celebrities from past series come back to compete in two festive themed specials. Hosted by MasterChef Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode, reality star Gemma Collins, actor and TV Presenter Joe Swash, actor and entertainer Les Dennis, singer Mica Paris, broadcaster the Reverend Richard Coles, Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, reality star Joey Essex, former professional football player Neil Ruddock, comedian Judi Love, and actor and national treasure Su Pollard compete to see who can take home the title of Christmas champion and the all-new Celebrity MasterChef Golden Whisk trophy. Expect plenty of laughs, some great Christmas banter, a bit of sing song and some surprisingly good food as the celebrities all do their best to be crowned the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Champion.

Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off, a 2x60’ for BBC One and iPlayer, is made by Shine TV. It was commissioned by Kate Phillips and Sarah Clay. The Commissioning Editor is Sarah Clay and the Executive Producer is David Ambler and Series Editor Katie Attwood.

Sports Personality Of The Year

BC Sports Personality of the Year 2021 will take place on the evening of 19 December live on BBC One and iPlayer from Media City in Salford.

Presenters Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott will celebrate a sensational 12 months of incredible sporting action as well as champion the unsung heroes in our communities who do so much inspiring work at grassroots level.

Full of emotion and inspiration, the awards will also have live music performances and will end with the crowning of the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, voted for by the public.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year is made by BBC Sport in house. Creative Director: Gabby Cook; Head Of Production: Debbie Dubois; Editor: Alastair McIntyre.

The Graham Norton Show

The Bafta award-winning chat show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. Graham Norton presents his traditional end of year show with very special guests who are guaranteed to bring plenty of great conversation and lots of laughter to New Year’s Eve on BBC One.

The Graham Norton Show, a 1 x 60’ is made by So Television for BBC One and iPlayer. Commissioned by Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment Commissioning the show is produced by Series Producer is Jon Magnusson and the Executive Producer is Graham Stuart. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Dwayne Eaton.

New’s Year’s Eve Concert

BBC One promises to see 2021 out in style with a music extravaganza for the whole family to enjoy. This special concert will count viewers down to 2022 and will feature a major artist plus big surprises too as BBC One plays host to a late night New Year’s Eve party that the entire nation is invited to.

Further details will be announced in due course.

New Year’s Eve Concert (w/t), a 2x30' is made by BBC Studios for BBC One and iPlayer and was commissioned by Lorna Clarke, Controller of Popular Music. The Executive Producer for BBC Studios is Mel Balac and the Series Producer is Cerrie Frost. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Rachel Davies.