TV viewers can always rely on the BBC for some quality entertainment at Christmas, and 2023 is promising to be as reliably good as ever.
The broadcaster has just announced its festive highlights this year, and there are some old favourites alongside some brand new shows. And who doesn’t like an Agatha Christie murder mystery at any time of the year, especially Christmas? It’s as much a tradition as mince pies and brussel sprouts.
Of course, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without specials from Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise, Doctor Who, and Mrs Brown’s Boys. Here’s a handy rundown of the best Christmas TV coming in 2023 on BBC One.
Christmas TV on BBC One in 2023
Who cares if you’ve fallen out with your family, and haven’t been invited to anyone’s house this year!? Honestly, it’s probably a blessing in disguise. Visiting people will just get in the way of all the good TV that’s on this Christmas 2023, especially on BBC One.
While the ITV schedules include Vera and The Masked Singer, the Beeb has upped its game. There’s the last ever episode of Ghosts, a brand new Agatha Christie drama, and the return of The Tourist series 2. Who doesn’t want Jamie Dornan wrapped up and delivered to your house for Chrimbo?
Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer says: “This year’s Christmas line-up on the BBC is an extravaganza of must watch shows! Join us as we welcome a brand new Doctor and wave goodbye to our beloved sitcom Ghosts. Alongside a spectacular range of entertainment, drama, comedy and factual programming across the festive fortnight.”
Doctor Who welcomes the 15th Doctor
Fans of Doctor Who will be excited to finally see the new Doctor take shape. On Christmas Day, Ncuti Gatwa will take control of the TARDIS as the Fifteenth Doctor in his first epic adventure following Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
The BBC announced that Ncuti Gatwa would be the next Doctor Who in 2022, which feels like a long time ago (although not if you’
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