The British Broadcasting Corporation has officially pulled back the curtain on its extensive television plans for the 2025 festive season, promising viewers a packed schedule of new programmes and special festive editions of much-loved shows.
A Festive Feast of Entertainment
Unveiled on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the line-up is designed to cater to all tastes and ages. The announcement, reported by Rachel McGrath, confirms that the schedule is both diverse and ambitious. Fans of high-stakes reality TV will be delighted to know that the phenomenon, The Traitors, will be returning for a new series in early 2026. To tide audiences over, the BBC has commissioned several spin-offs, including The Traitors at the Proms and Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Christmas.
Drama, Comedy and Landmark Farewells
Drama enthusiasts have a major treat in store with the long-awaited second series of The Night Manager. In a different vein, Sir David Attenborough will guide viewers through the natural world with his new documentary, Wild London. The comedy slate is equally impressive, featuring specials like Amandaland with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, The Mandy Who Knew Too Much, and festive episodes of Two Doors Down, Here We Go, and the perennial Mrs Brown’s Boys. Soap fans will not be disappointed, with Christmas episodes confirmed for both Call the Midwife and EastEnders.
Unmissable Specials and Events
The entertainment category brings both celebration and farewell. This year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will mark the final one hosted by the iconic duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Other highlights include a Gladiators special, a festive visit to The Repair Shop, and The Celebrity Apprentice for Children in Need. The full BBC Christmas TV schedule for 2025 ensures that from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, there will be something for everyone to enjoy, solidifying the corporation's role as the heart of festive British television.
