ITV Choice Christmas Specials are screened on DStv Channel 123 - include the
following:
(Yannick
Bisson & Hélène Joy star in “Murdoch Mysteries”)
Home for the Holidays: Murdoch Mysteries
Monday, December 24, at 20h00
Directed by Gary Harvey, the cast is headed
by Yannick Bisson as Detective William Murdoch and Hélène Joy as Dr. Julia
Ogden
This two-hour special is set in Toronto at
the dawn of the 20th century and explores the intriguing world of William
Murdoch, a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic
techniques to solve some of the city’s gruesome murders. In this Xmas special,
William and Ogden travel to Victoria to spend the holidays with Murdoch's
brother, Jasper. Once there, they are called upon to solve an archaeologist’s
murder, and become embroiled in a land dispute between the indigenous Songhees
and Haida peoples.
(Jason
Manford hosts “What Would Your Kid Do?”)
What Would Your Kid Do?
Tuesday, December 25, at 20h00
The Christmas special of the much-loved
entertainment show, challenges parents to guess how their children will behave
in a variety of situations. As these unfold, host Jason Manford, will observe
alongside the parents as they try to predict what their child will do in each
situation, providing a fascinating and often hilariously telling insight into
the mind of children. At the end of the show, the parents who have shown they
know their child the best and correctly predicted their behaviour will play for
a family prize alongside their child. The show is full of laughs and
heart-warming moments that will entertain and inform in equal measure.
(Paul
O’Grady)
Paul O’ Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, at 21h00
Paul O'Grady returns to Battersea Dogs’ and
Cats Home in a one-hour special. Determined to bring some much-needed festive
cheer to the canine residents, O’Grady will again bring his unique blend of
heartfelt warmth and humour to the waifs and strays of Battersea as he tries to
give the dogs the best Christmas present possible - a new home.
Cannonball
Wednesday, December 26, at 20h00
Andrew Flintoff hosts a special festive
edition of the action-packed game show, in which 24 contestants are tasked with
traversing four of the series' most fearsome water-based challenges and
custom-made inflatable obstacles. Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand
and Maya Jama all join Andrew at the poolside to commentate on the action.
Keith and Paddy Picture Show
Wednesday, December 26, at 21h00
The comedy duo returns for a Christmas
Special in which they recreated the classic film Gremlins (1984) with the aid
of their troupe of celebrity guests. Guest stars include Zach Galligan, Kara
Tointon, John Thomson, Su Pollard, Les Dennis and Arthur Bostrom.
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