The Chase: The Bloopers will return to ITV for another special, featuring hilarious outtakes from the hit daytime quiz. Plus, The Chase's annual Christmas special will be returning later this year, however it seems only one episode rather than the traditional two episodes. The special will see four celebrities take on the Chasers, who are traditionally in fancy dress, with the aim of winning thousands of pounds for their chosen charities. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the famous c

It’s Christmas Eve, and Jeremy, Judith, Jean, and Dom have been invited to an exclusive event at the Musée de Sainte Victoire. On arrival, they meet flashy millionaires George and Aurielle, who are determined to put the old museum back on the map. The new curator, Gabriel, proudly unveils his latest acquisition - a rare Ormolu box once owned by Marie Antoinette. He boasts of his international contacts and promises that more remarkable treasures will soon follow. George and Au

Christmas is coming, with four turtle doves, four helpings of yule log and four fresh-faced celebrities battling it out in the MasterChef kitchen for the sparkliest prize of the year: the Golden Whisk trophy. Yes, Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off fizzes back with another seriously yummy helping of festive cheer. The guest list includes celebrities that are firmly positioned at the top of their showbiz trees: reality TV star GK Barry, award-winning actor and all-round t

Best friends Amanda and Alan return to Spain for the festive season in this one-off Christmas special. They’re back in the village of Moclin, where they spent a long, hot summer turning an old wreck into a dreamy B&B. Before they put the house on the market, they want to throw one final party to say thank you to all their friends who helped them with the project. Reuniting with some old faces, Amanda and Alan reveal they want to celebrate an Anglo-Spanish Christmas, which wil

A priceless but 'cursed' jewel is stolen from a locked safe on a snowbound train in the coldest winter on record. With the train stuck in a snowdrift, the passengers wait for to be rescued. When one of the passengers is found stabbed to death, and a suspicious stowaway is discovered on the train, can the claims that there is a curse on the jewel be upheld? Sister Boniface Mysteries: Christmas Special airs Friday 19th December on BBC One.

Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and terrier Ted head to Devon and Cornwall for their festive special this year. Arriving by their traditional transport of a steam train, they fish the stunning rivers Lyd and Camel in Devon and head out to sea in Cornwall on a traditional fishing boat. They are joined by local star Dawn French, their favourite doctor Anand Patel and visit top chef Paul Ainsworth in his Padstow restaurant to prepare a special Christmas feast of Turbot. Their fina

Christmas has arrived at Cannon Hall Farm, where Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill host a magical 90-minute celebration packed with festive traditions, heartwarming stories and familiar faces. With the sound of the Skipton Brass Band filling the air, the farm becomes a winter wonderland of music, animals and seasonal cheer. Rob and Dave Nicholson are at the heart of the action as they unveil a brand-new woodland retreat for Cannon Hall’s reindeer - the perfect home for

Starring Will Sharpe (Giri/Haji, The White Lotus) as musical prodigy Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart, Paul Bettany (WandaVision, A Very British Scandal) as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, and Gabrielle Creevy (In My Skin, Black Doves) as Constanze Weber, Mozart’s fiercely loyal wife. Based on Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play and boldly adapted by Joe Barton (Black Doves, Giri/Haji, The Lazarus Project), this spectacular five-part reimagination explores the meteoric.

A seasonal comedy special that sees Mandy have what can only be described as one of the worst Christmases ever. Apart from the one you’re having right now. Starring Diane Morgan, Michelle Greenidge, Tom Basden, Roger Sloman, Hugh Quarshie. Mandy rarely dabbles in global diplomacy, especially over Christmas when it’s so cold out and there’s good telly on, but when she does, you can bet that she makes a real difference to the balance of power in the world. OTHER COMEDY HIGHLIGH

The familiar game show rounds out its hilarious second series with a joyous Christmas Eve special featuring Larry Lamb and his son George, Motsi Mabuse and her mum Dudu, and Josh Widdicombe and his dad Tom - as ever, Romesh’s mum Shanthi keeps score and brings extra festive banter. Packed full of huge laughs and enormous embarrassment, the contestants’ fortunes lie in the hands of those supposed to know them the best… their parents. Likewise, Romesh will be doing his best to

Catchphrase and Deal or No Deal host Stephen is a man who likes what he knows - and that does not include travelling to exotic locations, trying new foods or being pushed out of his comfort zone in any way. But now Stephen has asked Ant & Dec to help him finally change his ways… and they have decided to send their good friend to Asia to broaden his horizons. In this one-off special Stephen will be thrust out of his comfort zone to see if he can truly unearth the adventurer w

The iconic gameshow Blankety Blank returns for a festive special on BBC One. Bradley Walsh is joined by six big name celebrities who will help four contestants to try and win some of telly’s most ‘unique’ prizes by filling in the missing BLANKS. The celebrity line-up is Alex Brooker, Charlotte Church, Daniel Mays, Jack Dee, Motsi Mabuse, Stephanie Beacham. Blankety Blank Christmas Special airs Saturday 20th December on BBC One. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Michael McIntyre's The Wheel R

The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale is back this Christmas and bigger than ever before. Stephen Mulhern returns to present the annual quiz with members of the Coronation Street and Emmerdale cast - two titans of the ITV soap world - going head-to-head. This year, there are larger teams, more hilarious moments, two returning soap legends and even a special cross-over Corriedale round. Captaining the teams again this year are Coronation Street’s David Platt - Jack P. Sh

The popular quiz show sees Roman Kemp putting players through their paces in a thrilling combination of racing and quizzing, accompanied by Sarah Greene. The week of Christmas specials launches Monday 15th December at 5:15pm on BBC One. Taking part are: Christopher Biggins, Rachel Riley, Danny O’Carroll, Joel Mawhinney and Emily Campbell; Tim Vine, Cheryl Baker, Kéllé Bryan, Will Best and Tia Kofi; Russell Kane, Claire Richards. Plus Josie d'Arby, David James and Jodie Grinha