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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

BBC STUDIOS FESTIVE LINE-UP

 

(Who Wants to be a Millionaire? is hosted by Romesh Ranganathan)

It’s that time of the year again to put up the Christmas lights and spend quality time with family and friends. BBC Studios has something for everyone - discover great entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!!

BBC Brit sees the return of South Africa's favourite Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse with a brand-new documentary called Oti Mabuse: My South Africa. Top Gear fans can look forward to motorsport thrill as Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness return with season 33 and gameshow lovers can look forward to new episodes of Limitless Win, Bridge of Lies and Tipping Point.

Foodies can look out for cooking competitions with X-Mas specials from the Great British Bake Off as well as cooking inspirations from Nadiya’s Fast Flavours, Jamie’s One Pan Wonders and Nico Reynolds: All Fired Up.

On BBC Earth, viewers will be intrigued with documentaries such as Sue Perkin’s Big American Road Trip, South America with Simon Reeve and Ben Fogle: Return to the Wild.

CBeebies has a great selection of kiddies’ shows to keep the little ones entertained as they explore fun adventures on Swashbuckler, Jojo & Gran Gran: It’s time for a Voyage Special, Raa Raa The Noisy Lion and more.

Here’s what to look forward to on BBC Brit, Earth, Lifestyle and CBeebies:

Death in Paradise: Running from December 26, 2022, on Monday and Tuesday at 20h00

All Creatures Great and Small: Starts January 15 every Sunday at 19h00

 

Here are some other popular shows:

(Left: Graham Norton)

The Graham Norton Show S30

Broadcast details: Every Tuesday at 20h00

The Bafta-winning talk show featuring the brightest conversation on television returns to BBC Brit for Season 30. 

Express from the UK premiere, featuring A-List celebrities every single week with the hilarious host, Graham Norton.

 

The Weakest Link

(see above)

Broadcast details:

Wednesdays at 20h00 to 20h45

The iconic game show sees nine contestants work together to answer questions and bank as much money as possible. At the end of every round, contestants vote for the player they believe is letting the team down – and the weakest link is eliminated until just two contestants remain to battle it out in the final. Fun, humorous and at times, ruthless – this game show is perfect for regular contestants and celebrity specials.

 

(Right: Jeremy Clarkson)

 Who Wants to be a Millionaire

Broadcast Wednesdays at 20h00

Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson presents the rebooted version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The 12 questions quiz with a £1,000,000 prize, it’s the classic show with many twists and turns along the way.

 

(Left: Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong

 Pointless

Hosted by Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong, this quiz show is broadcast on weekdays at 18h00. It returns for another series in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with the answers no-one else could think of.