BBC1’s Christmas Day schedule revealed with VERY late night episode of EastEnders – and Strictly Xmas special
EVER year on Christmas Day after tucking into a mountain of turkey and roast potatoes, Brits settle down to an evening in front of the box.
BBC One have finally released their hotly-anticipated schedule for the big day – and it DOES NOT disappoint.
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It’s set to be an explosive Christmas Day in Albert SquareCredit: BBC
Fans are being treated to TWO episodes including a late night specialCredit: BBC
Strictly Come Dancing is once again back for a festive specialCredit: BBC
The festive edition of the show is always a big hitCredit: BBC
One of the big highlights of Christmas Day is the EastEnders special.
This year the Beeb have shaken up the schedule and are giving fans TWO episodes.
The first episode will air at 7.45pm, which is slightly later than last year.
Fans are then being given a second late night special at 9.45pm, which kicks off after the Call The Midwife and Amandaland festive episodes.
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In true EastEnders style, there is set to be plenty of drama in Albert Square involving the Slaters, the Beales and the Brannings.
Fans are then getting another festive treat when the BBC air two more episodes the following evening on Boxing Day.
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Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the Strictly Come Dancing special.
Over the last few weeks the Beeb have been teasing fans with the line-up, and now it has been fully released, along with the time the show will be on TV.
Fans can tune in to BBC One for the Strictly special after their Christmas dinner at 5.30pm.
Viewers are being delivered a festive feast of star talent for this year’s Christmas edition of the hit show.
There’s a soap star, pop royalty and a Gladiator among the famous faces set to compete for the prestigious glitterball.
Not only that, but the pressure is on to make sure outgoing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s swansong is done justice.
Stars taking part include former Gogglebox star and Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt, who was the first name to be announced.
All Saints star Mel Blatt is on the show, as is EastEnders actor Nicholas Bailey, and Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley.
Former Westlife star Brian McFadden and comedian Babatunde Aléshé complete the line-up.
Full BBC Christmas Day schedule
Here is the full schedule of shows you can tune into on the big day:
3pm – The King’s Speech
3.10pm – The Scarecrows Wedding
3.35pm – The Celebrity Gladiators
4.35pm – Shaun The Sheep
4.45pm – The Weakest Link
5.30pm – Strictly Christmas Special
6.45pm – The Wheel
7.45pm – EastEnders Christmas Special – part one
8.10pm – Call The Midwife
9.15pm – Amandaland
9.45pm – EastEnders Christmas Special – part two
10.15 – Mrs Browns Boys
