CHANNEL 5 CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING SPECIALS REVEALED

Channel 5's Christmas programming slate has been revealed, with specials of hit dramas including All Creatures Great And Small and The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

All Creatures Great And Small

Christmas Special

It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war. With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play.

Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’ Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief and, true to form, gives Siegfried the run-around. Will Siegfried’s drench solution do the trick?

Christmas dinner is in very short supply this year, so Mrs Hall is keen to enter the Drovers' darts competition and scoop the first prize; a fresh turkey. Maggie reminds Tristan he’s supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree and he covers himself, but of course, he’d forgotten. Charlotte resolves to help him.

 The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Christmas Special

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 Aurielle are ready to invest heavily in the museum but want proof that Gabriel can be trusted with their fortune. Jean soon realises she’s been invited to authenticate the box and get the ball rolling.

 The Good Ship Murder

Christmas Special

Jack Grayling has reinvented himself at sea, embracing a new life as a cruise-ship singer touring the continent where his audiences can’t get enough of him. But Jack is also a former cop, and when murder strikes on board, his investigative instincts surge back to the surface.

Joining him as he balances showtime with sleuthing are First Officer Kate Woods, his partner in both romance and detection and the ever-loyal ship steward Jamil, who serves as Jack’s trusted sidekick.

 Sally Lindsay's Christmas Quiz Night

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.

 The Yorkshire Vet At Christmas

The vets and nurses throw themselves into a festive fundraising challenge to support charities close to their hearts. The Dogs Trust slogan, “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”, may be nearly 50 years old, but Peter Wright is determined to make a real difference this year. He and Julian Norton each lead rival teams in a series of sponsored events packed with fun and festive spirit.

 Christmas On The Farm

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 their growing herd. Reuben Owen drops by to roll up his sleeves and ensure the farm’s trusty tractor is ready for whatever winter throws at it.

Transmission details will be announced in due course.