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The Great Christmas Bake Off 2025: the Peep Show cast’s glorious reunion is the hottest TV event of the season

It’s pure joy to see the beloved comedy’s crew get back together. It feels like a family reunion – but one where everyone is hugely charming

The Guardian - UK

The best festive specials on UK TV this Christmas

The 2025 Great British Bake Off Christmas special will feature a Peep Show reunion with Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, and others, tackling themed challenges. BBC One, Christmas Day, 8:00 pm. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will be the final episode hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. BBC One,…

The Independent UK

The best Christmas TV to watch in 2025, from Amadeus to Amandaland

There’s plenty to look forward to on TV over Christmas, from Will Sharpe donning a white wig to Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell reuniting

Evening Standard

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Did Egg get a Michelin star? Did Super Hans make it to Macedonia? The TV shows that most need a comeback

From a newer, greener Top Gear to the greatest comedy of all time, here are the series Guardian readers most want back on our screens

The Guardian - UK

Why Robert Webb won't appear in the Peep Show Christmas Bake-off special

Peep Show is back to bake - but one key star is missing

Evening Standard

Peep Show set to return for festive collab with The Great British Bake Off

This franchise mash-up sees some of the stars of the cult hit show gearing up to compete for baking glory

Evening Standard

Peep Show cast to reunite for the first time in 10 years with Christmas Bake Off special

David Mitchell, Olivia Colman and Matt King are among the fan-favourites taking part

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Peep Show cast to star in Great British Bake Off Christmas special

The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off will see David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman reunite for a series of challenges.

Evening Standard

See how this designer turned a 2000s bachelor pad into a timeless New York pied-à-terre that mixes minimalism with characterful antiques

'This contemporary, eclectic mix with sweeping penthouse views felt like a fun New York City experience, different from the charm of their London life'

Homes & Gardens

Nick Harkaway: ‘I loathed Charles Dickens – it nearly turned me off reading for ever’

The author on his secret theories about Tolkien, the most perfect and terrifying Moomin book, and how his father, John le Carré, inspired him

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping review – it’s comfortingly surreal to see them doing sketch comedy again

There’s a real 00s feel to the double act’s hit-and-miss return. But the highs it hits are proof that this neglected form of comedy has plenty of life left in it

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping on Channel 4 review: not quite numberwang

3/5 The comedy duo are back with a mix of zingers and clangers

Evening Standard

Ludwig season 2 starts filming with Shetland star added as regular

Mark Bonnar joins hit show

WhatToWatch

‘You’re finally dressing your age, David!’ Mitchell and Webb on age, arguments and their big comeback

The TV comedy duo are back this week with their first new sketch show in 15 years, Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping. Do newer comics think they’re old farts? They tell all

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Women cope better when their partner dies. I’ll have to go before him, out of spite

Should your partner be your best friend? After David Mitchell mansplained relationships, I asked my husband and his answer surprised me

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best TV shows to watch this autumn

The epic Stranger Things finale, Sally Wainwright’s menopausal punks, Alan Partridge in therapy and Stephen Fry … in a Traitors robe? Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-see series of the season

The Independent UK

If mansplaining is just how men talk, maybe they need to be taught the art of conversation

COMMENT: Comedian David Mitchell has called the term ‘unfair’, saying guys do it to each other as well. But isn’t it time they learned how to dialogue, rather than monologue, asks Helen Coffey?

The Independent UK

David Mitchell says the term ‘mansplaining’ is unfair

‘Peep Show’ star takes issue with phrase typically aimed at condescending men

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The Independent UK

20 autumn TV shows everyone will be talking about

IN FOCUS: ‘Celebrity Traitors’, the return of ‘Stranger Things’, and a new drama starring the stellar duo of Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson are among the highlights of the season, chosen by Louis Chilton, Ellie Harrison and Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

This comedian is returning in Last One Laughing series 2 – here’s when you’ll be able to watch

The second series will star comedians including Alan Carr, David Mitchell and Diane Morgan

The National (Scotland)

'Totally gutted': SNP politicians and members react as Kate Forbes to stand down

SNP politicians and members have expressed shock at the news that Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

Evening Standard

Why are some stars not on the BBC salaries list?

The BBC’s annual salary list will be published on July 15, but many stars

The National (Scotland)

Ayr United chairman on Scott Brown's future, new pitch, and his legacy at club

Ayr United chairman David Smith on Scott Brown's future as manager, progress on new training pitch, and why the club means so much to him and the…

The Independent UK

BBC calls David Walliams ‘unacceptable’ for panel show Nazi salutes

The star’s gesture is believed to have shocked the other celebrity panellists and studio audience

The Independent UK

David Walliams ‘shocks’ audience with two Nazi salutes at Would I Lie to You? recording

He was ‘reprimanded’ by host Rob Brydon after making offensive gestures while filming episode

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