This Christmas Day, television viewers are in for a uniquely hilarious treat as Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman reunites with her former Peep Show co-stars for a festive edition of The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
A Festive Reunion in the Bake Off Tent
The special one-off episode, airing on Channel 4 at 7:25pm on Christmas Day, sees Colman joined by David Mitchell, Robert Webb, and Matt King, who played the unforgettable character Super Hans. The quartet will trade the cramped flat of Croydon for the iconic white tent, attempting to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their festive baking skills.
This marks a rare small-screen reunion for the core cast of the beloved cult sitcom, which ended its original run in 2015. The episode promises a blend of nostalgic chemistry and chaotic kitchen endeavours, as the actors tackle signature, technical, and showstopper challenges with a Christmas twist.
More Christmas Day Television Highlights
While the Bake Off special is a major draw, the traditional King's Christmas message will be broadcast at 3pm across major networks including BBC One, ITV, and Sky News. The day's schedule offers a mix of family-friendly films and popular series.
BBC One leads with a strong line-up, featuring the animated sequel Paddington in Peru at 4:10pm and the family fantasy Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet, at 5:55pm. For those seeking drama, the channel will air a new episode of the hit series Call the Midwife at 8:00pm.
Over on ITV1, viewers can enjoy the musical Mamma Mia! at 3:10pm, followed by the premiere of the documentary Kate: A Queen for the Future at 6:30pm. The evening continues with an all-star edition of The Masked Singer at 8:30pm.
A Competitive Festive Schedule
The Christmas Day TV battle remains fiercely competitive, with broadcasters vying for audience attention. The Peep Show Bake Off special represents Channel 4's flagship offering, banking on the enduring popularity of both formats to attract viewers.
Other notable programmes include the final episode of the BBC's gripping thriller The Jetty at 9:00pm, and on ITV1, the conclusion of the detective drama Professor T. at 9:30pm. For a dose of reality television, ITVBe will air The Only Way is Essex Christmas special at 9pm.
This year's schedule underscores the continued tradition of blockbuster films and special episodes dominating the festive television landscape, offering families a shared viewing experience on December 25th.
