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

Ronni Ancona is heading to Walford for a stint to play the character of Bea – Linda Carter’s acquaintance from school.   Multi-award-winning Ronni has had a highly versatile career, spanning over 30 years, in TV and Film, with a plethora of diverse credits including Last Tango in Halifax, Penelope, Skins and The Trip, to name but a few.   Whilst Ronni has never officially graced the streets of Walford up until now, she is no stranger to Albert Square, having previously impers

The all-star version of the iconic I’m A Celebrity… format will once again bring together some of the most memorable campmates from series gone by, as they return to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. The award-winning Ant & Dec will return as hosts, with the 2026 series featuring a fresh group of returning campmates, spectacular locations within the South African landscape and some of the most epic and extreme trials in I’m A.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX with Ant & Dec back to host another bushtucker trial. Tonight, with just four celebrities remaining, it's time for Tom, Shona, Aitch and Ginge take on the show's most iconic Bushtucker trial.... Celebrity Cyclone. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX.

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

Host Sally Lindsay tests two teams of celebrities, led by captains John Thomson and Shappi Khorsandi, on their memories of classic Christmas TV, music and film in a nostalgic festive feast of questions, covering everything from Band Aid to Albert Square, Morecambe & Wise to Quality Street. Featuring a selection box of rarely-seen clips like Christmas ‘Runaround’ and ‘Farmhouse Kitchen’, as well as old favourites including ‘The Good Life’ and ‘Only Fools & Horses’, Christmas P

First Dates Beach Club will bring together singletons looking for love in a picturesque beachside setting, where the idyllic views and relaxed holiday vibes promise the perfect backdrop for discovering new romance. Fred Sirieix and Merlin Griffiths will return to take part in the ultimate summer of love, and alongside the First Dates team will witness sparks of chemistry and the unpredictable surprises that come with finding the one. The series promises to deliver the heartwa

Guz Khan is well and truly Stuffed (1x60) this Christmas, when he stars in a new, hour-long comedy from Baby Cow and Dice Roll Productions, for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. After he receives an unexpected £8,000 Christmas bonus at work, Arslan Farooqi (Khan) and his multi-faith family set off on the trip of a lifetime when they swap Coventry for the magic of Lapland His wife Hannah (Morgana Robinson), his two daughters and brother-in-law Jamie (Theo Barklem-Biggs) are all set for

This December, Walford residents learn the consequences of their actions as they are visited by ghosts of their past, villains of the present, and visions of the future. Kat remains fiercely protective of Zoe, who remains determined to reunite with her long-lost son, but with a mystery tormentor hellbent on driving Zoe out of the Square, the search for answers unlocks shocking secrets that puts Kat’s motherly love to the test. During a special episode looking at Nigel’s demen

ITV have unveiled its slate of new and returning entertainment titles set to air in the first half of 2026, with exact transmission details announced in due course. THE MASKED SINGER Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan are heading back to their detective chairs as the nation’s favourite guessing game begins all over again. The panel will be joined by an array of guest panelists throughout the series who will be joining in on all of the action and hoping t

ITV have unveiled its slate of new and returning drama titles set to air in 2026, with exact transmission details announced in due course. RED EYE Launches New Year's Day The hit thriller takes flight again with Jing Lusi reprising her role as DS Hana Li for a new investigation alongside guest star Martin Compston. Joining Jing and Martin in the highly pressurised roller-coaster world of Red Eye are Lesley Sharp and Jemma Moore, who also return as Head of MI5 Madeline Delane

First look pictures for Stefan Golaszewski’s new six-part BBC drama Babies have been released. Starring Siobhán Cullen (Bodkin, Obituary) and Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror, The Capture), Babies is a gripping, tender and urgent love story that explores the resilience of a couple navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The series follows Lisa (Cullen) and Stephen (Essiedu), a couple in their 30s whose hope is tested as they endure multiple miscarriages. While confronting uni

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX with Ant & Dec back to host another bushtucker trial. Tonight, Ginge faces 'Worst Day Cake', where he had to crawl through six distinct sections of an I’m a Celebrity, 25th Birthday cake to celebrate the show's 25th series. Entering one section of the cake, we see Ginge come face to face with his arch nemesis... spiders. I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV1 and ITVX.

Disney+ has confirmed the critically acclaimed drama from creator Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) will premiere on 9 th January, 2026 exclusively on Disney+ in the UK & Ireland, with all six episodes available at launch. Fans can expect more plots of revenge, scheming, and redemption as Malachi Kirby (Small Axe) returns as Hezekiah Moscow, reuniting with Erin Doherty (Adolescence) as Mary Carr, and Stephen Graham (Adolescence) as Sugar Goodson.  Inspired by the true-life stor

Our picks of what to watch during the week ahead. THE 1% CLUB ROLLOVER Monday-Friday, ITV1  The 1% Club returns in a special super-sized format where everything is the same as the main show with one key difference - the 100,000-pound prize pot can roll over! The Rollover also has another rule - anyone who gets as far as the 1% question automatically comes back to compete again. With the potential for the prize pot to roll over across five episodes, it’s possible for one cont

Three contestants hope to answer their way to a fortune, guided by seven celebrity experts - but can they help them to win life-changing cash? That all depends on the spin of The Wheel. In each show, seven fantastic celebrities are strapped to the circumference of the giant wheel. Each celebrity has brought one area of expertise to the show – and it is on these areas that the contestants must answer questions. The celebrity experts in this episode are Dermot O’Leary, Anita Ra