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Must-see CHRISTMAS TV
The festive specials worth tuning in for.
Get ready to rumba, as six celebrities are dusting off their dance shoes in a bid to be crowned Christmas champions 2023. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are back on hosting duties, while Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood are putting their judging hats back on. BBC One
It wouldn’t be Christmas without one of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved stories. The latest adventure follows the heartwarming friendship between a musical cat and a talented busker called Fred. Jodie Whittaker narrates, with Rob Brydon and Joanna Scanlan among the voice cast. BBC One
Jay Blades and his team of experts are once again on hand to rescue and restore more priceless heirlooms and family treasures, this time focusing on items that make us remember Christmases of yesteryear. Get ready for a thoroughly joyous watch. BBC One
One of Agatha Christie’s most popular page-turners has been turned into a two-part thriller. It’s 1954 and ex-policeman Luke Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) finds himself on the trail of S a serial killer after meeting Miss Pinkerton (Penelope W T Wilton) on a train to London. Totally enthralling. BBC One
It’s time for baubles and babies in an emotional M Yuletide episode of the much-loved period drama. T Cast regulars Dr Turner (Stephen McGann), his wife Shelagh (Laura Main), Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) and Nurse Trixie (Helen George) are all set to return.
Tissues at the ready! BBC One MOG’S CHRISTMAS The animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic children’s book has attracted a star-studded voice cast, including Adjoa Andoh, Claire Foy and Benedict Cumberbatch. Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs the theme song. A fun tale for all generations. Channel 4
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Treats you can’t miss!
FESTIVE FUN
Get an exclusive viewing of the world’s largest brooch collection – around 8,000 – as they go on display at Chatsworth House this Christmas. Join owner Adam Wide for an entertaining talk about his jewels, as well as the chance to get up close to some of them and learn what to look for when buying costume jewellery. 30 November; chatsworth.org
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The BAFTA-winning royal series is coming to an end. Alongside a tribute to the late Queen (played by Imelda Staunton), the final episode will chronicle the death of Princess Diana, the beginning of Kate Middleton and P
