STUFFED: GUZ KHAN AND MORGANA ROBINSON TO STAR IN BBC CHRISTMAS COMEDY SPECIAL

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 the ultimate festive adventure. However, when office worker Arslan discovers the bonus was a mistake and must be repaid immediately, Christmas chaos ensues - and disaster follows the family at every turn.

Together with new holiday friend Lily (Sue Johnston), they must find a way out of this predicament and hope for a Christmas miracle that can save Arslan’s job and the family’s livelihood. Stuffed is a modern-day Christmas caper for the whole family to enjoy this yuletide season.

Guz Khan, Dice Roll Productions executive producer says: “I remember telling my kids that when I was their age at Christmas, my neighbour would give me a card and tape three quid on this inside. They asked me if I’d do the same for them…I said absolutely not, you’ve got a PS5 and we celebrate Eid, do one lads…RIP Mrs Sadler. Merry Christmas. P.S Stuffed is alright ‘n’ all, watch it if you got time. Safe.”

Rupert Majendie, executive producer and Head of Development at Baby Cow, says: "Stuffed is the perfect funny Christmas treat—big laughs, big heart, and Guz Khan at his absolute best. Baby Cow couldn’t be more excited to bring this festive feast to BBC One audiences.”

Andy Milligan, writer and creator says: "The starting point for Stuffed was ‘One man is on a mission to save a Christmas he doesn’t believe in’ - and who better to be that man than Guz Khan, who apparently, has to be in everything I ever write. Our ambition was to make a show that had the spirit of classic caper movies like National Lampoon’s Vacation, but with a modern, multi-faith family at the heart of it.”

Gill Isles, Dice Roll Productions executive producer says: "Dice Roll couldn’t be more delighted to team up with Baby Cow to bring ‘Stuffed’ to the BBC at Christmas, and working with the brilliant Andy Milligan is always an absolute joy!”

Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, says: “We jumped at the chance to bring Stuffed to the BBC: from the moment Andy shared this Christmas caper, we knew it was something special. With Guz Khan’s warm humour at its heart it’s an hour-long treat bursting with warmth and laughter.”

Stuffed (1 x 60) is a Baby Cow, one of BBC Studios' owned production labels, and Dice Roll co-production for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.