Meanwhile, Bad Education<\/a> is back with a new Class K, Inside No. 9<\/a> has produced its second ever Christmas special, and both Happy Valley<\/a> and His Dark Materials<\/a> are returning for their third and final seasons.<\/p>\n Charlotte Moore, BBC\u2019s Chief Content Officer, said: \u201cNothing brings people across the UK together like Christmas on the BBC and this year we\u2019ve got a world-class line-up like no other.<\/p>\n \u201cGet ready to escape and be entertained with an incredible range of new festive shows across every genre, live or on demand, there\u2019s something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n Other returning shows include specials for Two Doors Down, The Cleaner and Detectorists, while of course the EastEnders Christmas episodes<\/a> are sure to bring the drama. Meanwhile, brand-new two-part drama Mayflies<\/a>, starring Martin Compston, Tony Curran and Ashley Jensen will also debut.<\/p>\n As usual over the Christmas period there will also be a selection of one-off programmes developed specially for the festive season, including an adaptation of Charlie Mackesy\u2019s book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse<\/a>, as well as the latest adaptation of one of Julia Donaldson\u2019s works, The Smeds and the Smoos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Mark Gatiss is pulling double duty across the BBC, as he both brings his latest ghost story to the broadcaster, Count Magnus, while also starring as Jacob Marley in a filmed version of his A Christmas Carol stage production<\/a>.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s favourites which have been announced for this year\u2019s line-up include a new version of classic pantomime Dick Whittington, David Walliams\u2019s Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!<\/a>, a Malory Towers Christmas Special, a Christmas Special for Dodger<\/a> and a Christmas episode of Something Special.<\/p>\n Of course, fans of entertainment shows won\u2019t be left out in the cold this Christmas \u2013 far from it, as the BBC sees returns for Michael McIntyre\u2019s The Wheel, Blankety Blank, Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>, The Hit List, Question of Sport, Pointless, University Challenge, Would I Lie to You, QI, Festive House of Games and The Graham Norton Show.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Sally Phillips will be presenting her own one-off programme My Life at Christmas, in which she will chat with three celebrities about their memories of past celebrations, and Dame Mary Berry will be joined by Angela Hartnett, Monica Galetti and Rylan Clark for her Ultimate Christmas feast.<\/p>\n On Christmas Day itself, Oti Mabuse will read the story of the first Christmas from the Gospel according to St Luke in On Christmas Night, while fans of nature documentaries are in for some treats over the festive period, with programmes including Dynasties II<\/a>, Snow Dogs in the Wild and brand-new special, Frozen Planet II: Worlds of Wonder.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s BBC Sports Personality of the Year is amongst the line-up, as is Copp\u00e9lia \u2013 which combines animation and live-action dance \u2013 Matthew Bourne\u2019s Nutcracker and this year\u2019s Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution, delivered by Professor Dame Sue Black.<\/p>\n There will also be festive specials for Gone Fishing, Live at The Apollo, Frankie Boyle\u2019s New World Order, The Great British Sewing Bee, MasterChef, The Repair Shop and Antiques Roadshow, while Mo Gilligan is set to host new music game show That\u2019s My Jam<\/a>, which sees celebrities take on super-sized musical challenges.<\/p>\n Sticking with music, there will also be the traditional Songs of Praise and Carols from King\u2019s, as well as a new Christmas Special for Top of the Pops and a one-off programme with Sir Cliff Richard, Cliff at Christmas, in which he will chat to Sara Cox about his incredible 64-year career.<\/p>\n Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be New Year without Jools Holland\u2019s Hootenanny, but this year Sam Ryder will also be hosting his own Spectacular New Year\u2019s Eve Party on BBC One.<\/p>\n The BBC\u2019s line-up announcement follows Sky\u2019s schedule being revealed<\/a> earlier this month, with its line-up including The Amazing Maurice<\/a> and I Hate Suzie Too<\/a>.<\/p> Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be New Year without Jools Holland\u2019s Hootenanny, but this year Sam Ryder will also be hosting his own Spectacular New Year\u2019s Eve Party on BBC One.<\/p>\n The BBC\u2019s line-up announcement follows Sky\u2019s schedule being revealed<\/a> earlier this month, with their line-up including The Amazing Maurice<\/a> and I Hate Suzie Too<\/a>.<\/p>\n Looking for something else to watch? Visit our TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to find out what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By James Hibbs Published: Tuesday, 29 November 2022 at 12:00 am The BBC has announced its full line-up for this year\u2019s festive period, from Christmas through to New Year, with a raft of brand-new series, one-off specials and returning favourites. 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