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The BBC has introduced its 2024 Christmas schedule, and viewers are in for a festive deal with over the vacation fortnight.
One of many greatest highlights on its manner is the long-awaited conclusion to one of many nation’s favorite sitcoms, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale. Followers have been ready almost 5 years for Smithy’s (James Corden) response to Nessa (Ruth Jones) after she proposed to him within the final Christmas particular. It will likely be adopted by a documentary chronicling the present’s 17-year historical past.
In the meantime, Wallace & Gromit’s new function size drama, Vengeance Most Fowl, will see the characters return for the primary time since A Matter of Loaf and Demise in 2008. Comic Peter Kay is because of make a particular return within the sequel to the unique Bafta-winning animation.
The Brockmans are again for The Outnumbered Christmas Particular as mother and father Pete and Sue (Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner) grapple with the challenges of getting grownup youngsters (and grandchildren).
Ncuti Gatwa returns for Physician Who with Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan guest-starring as Pleasure. JK Rowling’s detective sequence is again with Strike: The Ink Black Coronary heart as Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger return to resolve a sequence of mysteries.
The Break up will air as a two-part sun-soaked particular set in Spain, as Abi Morgan’s hit authorized drama returns for its festive version.
SAS Rogue Heroes is again for a second sequence, and Name the Midwife will air not one however two specials for Christmas. The surprising fact about Cindy is revealed because the Beale household are hit with an emotional wrecking ball in Eastenders, whereas over on Casualty there isn’t any relaxation for the depraved as medics proceed to avoid wasting sufferers teetering between life and dying.
Followers will get a primary take a look at Ralf Little’s substitute, Don Gilet, as a brand new Detective Inspector makes his debut on Saint-Marie island in Demise in Paradise.
The Strictly Christmas particular will see the legendary ballroom remodeled right into a magical winter wonderland, with particular company together with comic Josh Widdicome and Drag Race star Tayce.
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Rob Beckett, Louise Minchin, Joel Dommet and Ellie Taylor will compete in one of many hardest sport reveals on earth as they lace up their trainers for the primary ever Gladiators Christmas particular.
Regardless of a racism row earlier this 12 months, and questions round whether or not it could air this Christmas, Mrs Brown’s Boys will return as typical for its double vacation slot. The Younger Offenders Christmas particular may even air on BBC One.
4 celebrities will put their stitching expertise to the take a look at in The Nice Christmas Stitching Bee, as comic and singer Ian “H” Watkins, Eastenders actor Kellie Brilliant, Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby and comic Fatiha El Ghorri participate within the competitors.
Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content material Officer says: “Nobody does Christmas fairly just like the BBC, and this 12 months we have now raised the bar even greater with a cracking line-up that may carry folks collectively throughout the UK.
“I’m extremely excited to be showcasing the best British creativity and welcoming again a few of the nation’s favorite characters within the final ever episode of Gavin & Stacey and the premiere of Wallace & Gromit’s new function size journey.
“Alongside a magical combine of recent festive reveals from the world of comedy, drama, leisure and factual throughout the vacation season that viewers can rejoice in. Be part of us dwell or on iPlayer – there actually is one thing for everybody!”
