The rumours about the festive TV schedule have been leaking through for some time now so I thought it might be time to share some of those rumours. These are all pretty much confirmed now and I’ll keep you up to date with things right up until Santa leaves Lapland.
DOCTOR WHO is on his way back to screens on Christmas Day with a Narnia themed jaunt entitled The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe. Of course, if it’s like last years festive edition expect a totally new twist on a classic tale. Claire Skinner, Alexander Armstrong and Bill Bailey all star.
DOWNTON ABBEY get’s it’s first Christmas Special over on ITV. At the end of the last series Mr Bates found himself arrested over his ex wifes murder so expect that to play some part. Nigel Havers is set to star.
BBC 1 are showing a new take on THE BORROWERS starring Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry and Victoria Wood. The story follows the tiny people who live under the floorboards as they begin to explore the world beyond the carpet.
ABSOLIUTELY FABULOUS returns for the first time in 7 years for a 20th anniversry special. All of the original cast are set to appear in 2 festive specials.
THE ROYAL BODYGUARD is David Jasons first sitcom in almost 20 years. He plays the hapless head of security at Buckingham Palace carpark who unwittingly saves the queens life. After being promoted to Royal Bodyguard he is soon upsetting dignataries and the royal family themselves.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS is another of BBC 1’s big festive treats. Starring Ray Winstone, Gillian Anderson and Douglas Booth it is airing in anticipation of Dicken’s 200th birthday next year.
So there you have it for a quick taster of what is to come over Christmas on the box. I’m going to finish off with the trailor for the Christmas edition of Doctor Who.
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