{"id":27669,"date":"2022-12-23T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T06:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1756747"},"modified":"2022-12-23T07:33:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T06:33:39","slug":"tv-schedule-and-listings-for-23rd-december","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/tv-schedule-and-listings-for-23rd-december\/","title":{"rendered":"TV schedule and listings for 23rd December"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James Hibbs\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 23 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year, not just because of all the Christmas<\/a> festivities, but also because of all the incredible TV lined up over the holiday period.<\/p>\n

As always some of the biggest new programmes and specials will be airing on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but in the run-up there\u2019s still plenty to look forward to, with 23rd December being a particularly stacked day.<\/p>\n

There are new specials for comedy favourites such as Motherland<\/a> and Two Doors Down<\/a>, while things get heated in the Masterchef kitchen and chilling in Count Magnus, Mark Gatiss\u2019 latest Ghost Story for Christmas.<\/p>\n

Not sure what to watch or when it\u2019s all on? We\u2019ve got you covered. Read on for the TV highlights for 23rd December 2022.<\/p>

TV schedule and listings for 23rd December<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Weakest Link Christmas Special \u2013 6:45pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Romesh Ranganathan for The Weakest Link.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC \/ Alan Peebles<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Romesh Ranganathan hosts a festive special of the popular BBC gameshow, with EastEnders\u2019 Natalie Cassidy, Absolutely Fabulous\u2019 Ruby Wax, comedian Sophie Willan, dancer Wayne Sleep, Cold Feet\u2019s John Thomson, Love Island\u2019s Tasha Ghouri, singer and presenter Sam Nixon and theatre star Trevor Dion Nicholas at the podiums. They\u2019ll be trying to win money for charity in this second Christmas special since the series was revived last year.<\/p>\n

Celebrity Masterchef Christmas Cook-Off \u2013 8pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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John Torode and Gregg Wallace<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In the first of this two-part Christmas themed Celebrity Masterchef special, Gregg Wallace and John Torode will welcome Happy Mondays legend Bez, athletics world champion Iwan Thomas, pop star Josh Cuthbert and opera superstar Lesley Garrett into the kitchen. They will compete against one another to see who can take home the title of Christmas champion and the Celebrity MasterChef Golden Whisk trophy. They will also be presenting cocktails and canap\u00e9s to guest judge Judi Love, who won 2021\u2019s Celebrity MasterChef Christmas competition.<\/p>\n

Motherland: Last Christmas \u2013 9:30pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paul Ready as Kevin, Anna Maxwell-Martin as Julia, Diane Morgan as Liz, Philippa Dunne as Anne, Lucy Punch as Amanda and Tanya Moodie as Meg in the Motherland Christmas Special.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Merman\/Natalie Seery<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Hit comedy Motherland returns for a Christmas special over a year after we last saw Julia, Liz and the rest of the gang. This special finds the mums (and Kevin) prepping for the ultimate in blended Christmas celebrations. With Kevin and Liz both heading to Julia\u2019s for the big day, joining her already full house, Amanda is off spending Christmas Day with Johnny, the kids and Johnny\u2019s new wife Tamara.<\/p>\n

The Last Leg Christmas Bash \u2013 10pm, Channel 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Last Leg Christmas Special.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker host this special Christmas episode of The Last Leg, and are joined by comedian James Acaster, presenter AJ Odudu and stars from The Great British Bake Off<\/a>, which is getting its own Christmas special on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Bash will be filled with yuletide treats and festive songs and all of the show\u2019s usual honest, upbeat brand of comedy which fans know and love.<\/p>\n

Two Doors Down 2022 Christmas Special \u2013 10:05pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The cast of the Two Doors Down 2022 Christmas special.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC Studios\/Robert Pereira Hind<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Christmas special for the hit Scottish comedy series sees everyone enjoying a welcome break at the coffee shop after some busy Christmas shopping. However, when Alan realises he\u2019s lost his wallet, Michelle sends him back out into town to search for it so she doesn\u2019t have to cancel her cards so close to Christmas. If you\u2019re looking for a warm, cosy dose of Christmas comedy, look no further.<\/p>\n

Count Magnus \u2013 10pm, BBC Two<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jason Watkins in A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC \/ Adorable Media \/ Can Do Productions \/ Michael Carlo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Mark Gatiss has got another spooky Ghost Story for Christmas for us, this time called Count Magnus. The half-hour film stars Jason Watkins and MyAnna Buring and is set in 1863 Sweden. It follows\u00a0Mr Wraxhall, a visiting Englishman whose rummaging through the archives of the noble de la Gardie family takes a sinister turn, as he becomes fascinated by the long-dead founder of the dynasty, the fearsome Count Magnus.<\/p>\n

Check out more of our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/b><\/span> \u2013\u00a0<\/b>subscribe now<\/b><\/span><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/b>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/b><\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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