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Christmas Day 2025: BBC schedule today, from Call the Midwife to Amandaland

From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Strictly confirms pop star will take part in Christmas special

The singer says she is ‘so excited’ to take to the ballroom

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Shirley Ballas ‘thought it was the end’ after scary choking incident before Strictly’s Blackpool episode

‘Strictly’ judge praised her ‘wonderful’ assistant who came to the rescue before Saturday’s show

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

‘I have never felt so popular!’: can I change my look – and my life – with a clip-on fringe?

The haircut of the moment is ‘The Claudia’, but not everyone has the luscious locks of la Winkleman. Not a problem. Fake fringes are everywhere – and I tried one out

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Misery – the dance show doesn’t need new presenters, it needs to end

IN FOCUS: As the BBC show faces yet another scandal, the ‘Strictly’ gig is either the most exciting vacancy in broadcasting right now or a poisoned chalice. But perhaps the real debate we should be having is whether it’s time to dim the lights for good. Katie Rosseinsky reports.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly legend addresses rumours of replacing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Angela Rippon has addressed rumours of her taking over presenting the show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Birkenstocks in autumn? Claudia Winkleman’s Boston clogs have a subtle winter-ready update that your toes will thank you for

It’s not just her Traitors style that’s inspiring us this autumn

Woman & Home · Nov 18, 2025

I keep trying to name storms. Why does the Met Office turn down my suggestions?

‘Wubbo’ has made it on to the list and so has ‘Dave’, but although I’ve tried a hundred times, including my kids’ names, I’ve had absolutely no luck, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Strictly mutiny as BBC boss backs Paddy McGuinness to be the new Claudia Winkleman

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they would be stepping down from hosting the show in a joint statement on Instagram

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025