Last updated: 24 April 2024
Below is a collection of the Christmas and New Year 2023 premiere dates for one-off shows coming to UK TV over the festive period. For all the regular shows, TV premieres and upcoming shows in 2024, check out the UK Air Dates page here!
Highlights For Christmas & New Year 2023 On UK TV
Christmas 2023
Mary Berry's Highland Christmas - BBC One
13 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Mary Berry travels to the Scottish Highlands on a winter break, cooking up some truly indulgent dishes that can be enjoyed at any time over the festive season
Aldi's Christmas Secrets - Channel 4
18 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Aldi have granted exclusive access in their run up to Christmas 2023
Bargain Hunt Christmas Special - BBC One
18 December 2023 at 12:15 pm
Game show in which two teams compete for the best bargains before they go up for auction.
Chateau DIY At Christmas - Channel 4
18 December 2023 at 5:00 pm
From sprucing up the salóns to decking the hallways, discover what it takes to renovate beautiful chateaux at Christmas in France.
Inside Mcvitie's At Christmas - Channel 4
19 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
In this festive treat, one of Britain's best-known biscuit brands gear up for their busiest time of year.
Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook Off - BBC Two
20 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
John Torode and Gregg Wallace return.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan: Christmas - Channel 4
20 December 2023 at 10:00 pm
The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan returns for a festive special.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special - Channel 4
21 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises.
Late Night Lycett: It's Christmas! - Channel 4
21 December 2023 at 10:00 pm
Joe Lycett returns to his hometown of Birmingham for a fabulous, fun-filled festive edition of Late Night Lycett.
The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas Special - BBC Two
21 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Sewing, at Christmas!
Celebrity I Literally Just Told You With Jimmy Carr - Channel 4
22 December 2023 at 10:00 pm
Jimmy Carr presents a brand new festive celebrity special of the game show with a unique twist.
Here We Go Christmas Special - BBC One
22 December 2023 at 8:30 pm
Amy returns home for the festive holidays, so Rachel resolves to engineer an absolutely classic Jessop family Christmas
The Last Leg Of Christmas - Channel 4
22 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
In this very special Christmas episode, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are back with their honest, upbeat, award-winning brand of comedy
Would I Lie to You? at Christmas - BBC One
22 December 2023 at 8:00 pm
Christmas lies!
Blankety Blank Christmas Special - BBC One
23 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Bradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled yuletide edition of the comedy game show.
The Unofficial Science of Die Hard - Sky Max
23 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry, alongside engineer Zoe Laughlin, will scientifically assess stunts from much-loved Christmas action film, Die Hard
Ant & Dec Presents... Murder At Bigwig Manor - ITV
24 December 2023 at 4:50 pm
A mystery whodunnit
Beyond Paradise Christmas Special - BBC One
24 December 2023 at 9:00 pm
Festive instalment of the detective drama.
The Heist Before Christmas - Sky Max
24 December 2023 at 8:00 pm
One Santa (James Nesbitt) has just robbed a bank and is on the run with a bulging sack full of cash. The other Santa (Timothy Spall) claims to have fallen out of his sleigh.
The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show - ITV
24 December 2023 at 10:15 pm
Jonathan Ross back for Christmas
Call the Midwife Christmas Special - BBC One
25 December 2023 at 8:15 pm
Sister Monica Joan is convinced this could be her final yuletide, and that she won't live to see man walk on the moon, as the Apollo 8 crew close in on their lunar orbit mission.
Doctor Who Christmas Special - BBC One
25 December 2023 at 5:55 pm
Ncuti Gatwa takes over the keys to the Tardis as the 15th incarnation of the Doctor, with former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson co-starring as his companion.
Ghosts Christmas Special - BBC One
25 December 2023 at 6:50 pm
The supernatural sitcom draws to a close with this festive final episode.
Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel - BBC One
25 December 2023 at 7:20 pm
Festive edition of The Wheel.
Rick Astley Rocks New Year - BBC One
31 December 2023 at 11:25 pm
Rick Astley sings out the year with friends