UKTV Christmas/New Year's Specials 2018/2019
A list of Christmas & New Year's Specials of existing British television programmes broadcast on UK Television over the festive period.
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- DirectorBen KellettStarsJennifer GibneyBrendan O'CarrollDanny O'CarrollDuring a storm the pipes burst in Winnie and Sharon's house so Agnes offers them a place to stay, leading to a storm within the Brown household. Agnes is asked by Father Damian to do an eulogy for a neighbour she neither knew nor liked.Following on from the Christmas Special the comedy returns with a second festive special.
Broadcast 10pm New Year's Day, Tuesday 1st January 2019 on BBC One. - DirectorWayne YipStarsJodie WhittakerBradley WalshTosin ColeAs the New Year begins, a terrifying evil is stirring from across the centuries of Earth's history. As the Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz return home, will they be able to overcome the threat to planet Earth?No Christmas Special for the time-travelling SF drama this year, instead we get a New Year's Special.
Broadcast 7pm New Year's Day, Tuesday 1st January 2019 on BBC One. - StarsJane McDonaldSarah SoetaertAndrew BrittainWe return to the singer's fun-filled, musical, New Year's Eve party in time to join the countdown to midnight as Jane and her guests join forces to bid farewell to 2018 and to see in 2019.The British singer's fun-filled New Year's Eve Party continues with an array of musical guests performing.
Broadcast 11:55pm New Year's Eve, Monday, 31st December 2018 on Channel 5. - StarsJools HollandMarc AlmondHot 8 Brass BandJools presents his annual New Year's Eve party ushering out the old year and welcoming the new with guest performers including Marc Almond, Jess Glynne, Michael Bublé, George Ezra, Nile Rodgers and Chic.The musician hosts the 26th of his New Year's Eve parties seeing out 2018 and ushering in 2019 with a host of musicians performing.
Broadcast 11:15pm New Year's Eve, Monday 31st December 2018 on BBC Two. - 2007– 52mTV-147.9 (49)TV EpisodeStarsGraham NortonOlivia ColmanNicholas HoultGraham is joined by Olivia Colman, Nicholas Hoult, Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce for a New Year's Eve Special. Rita Ora performs a medley from her album Phoenix.Graham is joined by five actors from around the world and Rita Ora performs a medley from her album Phoenix in this New Year's Eve Special.
Broadcast 10:40pm New Year's Eve, Monday, 31st December 2018 on BBC One. - StarsJane McDonaldAlexandra BurkeBilly OceanJane McDonald gets her fun-filled New Year's Eve party underway with musical guests Billy Ocean, Alexandra Burke, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Odyssey and Collabro.The singing star launches her New Year's Eve party with guests including Billy Ocean, Alexandra Burke and Odyssey performing.
Broadcast 9pm New Year's Eve, Monday, 31st December 2018 on Channel 5. - StarsAdam HillsJosh WiddicombeAlex BrookerIn this 90 mins New Year's Eve special the boys take a look back at some of the most memorable moments of 2018 and peer ahead to the next 12 months. Guests include Katherine Ryan, Johnny Vegas, Richard Ayoade and Nish Kumar.The annual special edition of the show looking back at all of the significant events of the past year.
Broadcast 9pm New Year's Eve, Monday 31st December 2018 on Channel 4. - StarsJeremy VineA selection of highlights of the first year of the topical discussion show hosted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine. Featuring the most provocative, entertaining and controversial moments.Highlights from the first year of the show's run.
Broadcast 8:25am New Year's Eve, Monday, 31st December 2018 on Channel 5. - DirectorBarbara WiltshireStarsFrankie BoyleAngela BarnesMona ChalabiWith the help of his guests, Frankie Boyle dissects the bewildering 12 months that was 2018 by looking at the year's biggest news stories in a year when extreme politics made the headlines.Frankie and his guests look back over 2018's biggest new stories.
Broadcast 10pm Thursday, 27th December 2018 on BBC Two. - StarsRichard AyoadeDavid BaddielIn this Christmas special, Richard takes comedian and children's author, David Baddiel, on a four-day trip to Jordan. They visit Jordan's capital, Amman, reenact a train raid in Hollywood's favorite desert, feast with the Bedouins, fly a gyrocopter, stay at the smallest hotel in the world, visit the ancient city of Petra, learn how to cook the local Christmas specialty, and buy the three things gifted to baby Jesus by the three Wise Man.David Baddiel joins Richard Ayoade for a seasonal trip to Jordan.
Broadcast 9pm Thursday, 27th December 2018 on Channel 4. - A look at how the festive period affects regular operations at the station.
Broadcast 8pm Thursday, 27th December 2018 on Channel 5. - DirectorTim DowseStarsAnna RichardsonSabrina GrantNikki MurrayAnna Richardson and Sabrina Grant return with their guide to the Christmas sales - revealing how to save money with big brands and retailers including DFS, TUI and Amazon.Anna Richardson and Sabrina Grant present the second edition of their special consumer guide to the post-Christmas sales.
Broadcast 8pm Thursday, 27th December 2018 on Channel 4. - DirectorBen KellettStarsBrendan O'CarrollDerek ReddinDermot O'NeillIt's the festive season in the Brown household and Father Damien has organised a Christmas decoration contest. Agnes can't figure out how to use a gift from Buster. Cathy is up for promotion and Buster has a date.The first of two specials of the sitcom over the festive period.
Broadcast 10:15pm Christmas Day, Tuesday, 25th December 2018 on BBC One. - DirectorRichard BodenStarsDavid MitchellKenneth BranaghHelen MonksStill dealing with grief after his tragic loss, Will gets inspired by a ghostly traveler to use his setup for Christmas Carol to save Green's soul for Christmas by making him face his past, present and future with the help of his troupe.The Shakespearean sitcom offers a unique slant on Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Broadcast 8:35pm Christmas Day, Tuesday, 25th December 2018 on BBC Two. - DirectorSyd MacartneyStarsVanessa RedgraveMiriam MargolyesLeonie ElliottAs Christmas approaches, Sisters Julienne and Winifred are called to the Mother House, where important decisions must be made. Meanwhile, Trixie returns from Italy, and the midwives help with a difficult birth.The now traditional festive special of the ratings monster.
Broadcast 7:45pm Christmas Day, Tuesday, 25th December 2018 on BBC One. - DirectorNicole SullivanKatie GreavesStarsPaul O'GradyPaul returns to Battersea Dog's Home for this Christmas Special in which he meets a very withdrawn West Highland Terrier and a Bichon Frise who helps him spread festive joy.Paul returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and is challenged to rehome dozens of dogs in this festive special edition.
Broadcast 5:55pm Christmas Day, Tuesday 25th December 2018 on ITV. - DirectorBarbara WiltshireStarsRob BrydonLee MackDavid MitchellLily Allen, Noddy Holder, and David Mitchell attempt to outbluff James Acaster, Sian Gibson, and Lee Mack with Christmas-themed truths and lies in the panel show hosted by Rob Brydon.Rob Brydon hosts a festive edition of the comedy panel show.
Broadcast 10pm Christmas Eve, Monday 24th December 2018 on BBC One. - 2017–20186.6 (22)TV EpisodeStarsLeigh FrancisPaddy McGuinnessArthur BostromThe comedy duo return for a Christmas Special in which they recreated the classic film Gremlins (1984) with the aid of their troupe of celebrity guests including the original film's star Zach Galligan.A festive special of the movie spoofing show in which the comedians are joined by celebrity guests in a remake of the classic '80s film.
Broadcast 9pm Christmas Eve, Monday, 24th December 2018 on ITV. - StarsGeorge SomnerSteve and Nicky's children can't come for Christmas this year so they decide to give it a miss. They invite Meena, Matt, Alice and Ken for Christmas eve drinks. They all get drunk and snowed in and have to stay the night. Grizzo comes to the rescue the next day with food, presents and a glitter cannon, which he later regrets bringing.A special festive edition of the sitcom starring Jack Dee and Kerry Godliman.
Broadcast 8:30pm Christmas Eve, Monday, 24th December 2018 on ITV. - StarsRob BeckettGeri HornerSharon AshtonThe singing contest returns with an extended, festive special in which celebrity performers try to impress the 100. Presented by Rob Beckett.An extended, Christmas Special of the singing contest with celebrity contestants trying to impress the 100 judges.
Broadcast 7:15pm Christmas Eve, Monday 24th December 2018 on BBC One. - DirectorMartin LordPaul WheelerStarsAlexander ArmstrongRichard AyoadeJo Brand"Best of" clip show presenting the funniest moments and comments that the show had to offer this year.Compilation episode featuring memorable moments from 2018.
Broadcast 9pm Sunday, 23rd December 2018 on BBC One. - DirectorOliver BarberSean LewisStarsTracy-Ann ObermanAngel AdoreeJennifer NewmanDick and Angel throw a Christmas party for everyone who has helped them in restoring the chateau, complete with food from the walled garden and homemade wine.A festive edition in which Dick and Angel throw a big party for everyone who has helped them.
Broadcast 8pm Sunday, 23rd December 2018 on Channel 4. - DirectorBertie FentonNathan GreenwoodGareth RowlandsStarsJason ManfordJoey EssexPaul PottsA special edition of the show in which parents guess what their children will do.
Broadcast 7pm Sunday, 23rd December 2018 on ITV. - DirectorDewi HumphreysStarsDavid JasonJames BaxterBrigit ForsythGranville has a large quantity of mistletoe mince pies to shift but Eric and Cyril refuse to be taken in by his promises of romantic enhancement - but could the pies actually work?A festive edition of the sitcom starring David Jason.
Broadcast 6:50pm Sunday, 23rd December 2018 on BBC One. - 2018–201926mTV-147.0 (29)TV EpisodeStarsRobert SoarWith their long-awaited sunset beckoning, Phil and Edith make plans for a final family get-together before emigrating. But will their plans actually see the cold light of Christmas Day?A Christmas edition of the sitcom starring John Cleese and Alison Steadman.
Broadcast 6:20pm Sunday, 23rd December 2018 on BBC One.