Entertainment
It wouldn’t be festive period without a bit of ballroom, and Strictly Come Dancing returns for an all-star Christmas special.
Six of the most-loved Strictly stars return to the dance floor for the annual special coming to BBC One for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (BBC1, Christmas Day, 4.40pm)
This year the leading ladies are Debbie Mcgee, Chizzy Akudolu and Gemma Atkinson and the gentlemen returning to the ballroom are Joe Sugg, Mark Wright and Richard Arnold.
Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the show wouldn’t be complete without the festive foursome on the judging panel.
Head judge Shirley Ballas returns joining Motsi Mabuse on her first Christmas special alongside fellow judges, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.
The new series of Dancing on Ice returns early next year and fans are in for a treat with a oneoff festive show with
Dancing On Ice At Christmas (ITV,
today, 7pm). All the celebrity and professional skaters will be seen on the ice for the first time, and The Christmas extravaganza will feature another show-stopping routine from ice legends Torvill and Dean, as well as performances from some of Dancing on Ice’s most popular alumni, including Ray Quinn and Jake Quickenden.
Never mind dieting after Christmas – Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig return with more festive-themed baking challenges
The Great Christmas Bake Off (C4, Christmas Day, 7.10pm) features Tom Hetherington and Chuen-yan from 2017’s competition.
Noel, Sandi, Prue and Paul are back in the tent for their traditional Christmas get-together. They’ll have their usual Christmassy challenges for the title of festive Star Baker. They’ll round off the shindig with legendary British rock band Status Quo performing their smash hit Rockin’ All Over The World.