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Christmas TV: Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad leads ITV festive line up

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The first lot of Christmas TV has been confirmed today (Monday November 8) as ITV revealed its line-up for the festive period.

And there are some names in there, headed by Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad At Christmas.

So what’s on and what can we expect? Here’s everything you need to know.

Bradley and Barney return this Yule in ITV's Christmas TV line-up
The boys are back! (Credit: ITV)

What on TV this Christmas on ITV?

ITV’s Christmas TV line-up is headed by Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad At Christmas.

The one-off Xmas special sees the father-and-son team travel to Iceland to take in the winter sights.

ITV says that they will explore volcanoes, glaciers and breath-taking landscapes, finding Christmas joy and terrifying challenges in equal measure.

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Bradley said about the show: “Barney knows I hate the cold but I love Christmas, so I had to say yes to a festive road trip around Iceland.

“I just hope I can find somewhere to roast my chestnuts.”

All Star Musicals is part of ITV's Christmas TV line-up
Catherine takes part in All Star Musicals (Credit: ITV)

What else is on ITV this Christmas?

It’s not just Brad and Barney on the channel this Christmas.

We can look forward to a holiday special of The Larkins, also starring Bradley.

Elsewhere, Ashley Banjo coaches another group of celebs who get their kit off in Strictly The Real Full Monty.

Next, Fern Britton, Ben Miller, Gyles Brandreth, Anita Rani, Catherine Tyldesley and Radzi Chinyanganya take part in All Star Musicals.

But there’s more.

Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs is back for a Christmas special, Melanie C joins The Voice Kids and Alan Carr presents the Royal Variety Performance.

Christmas specials of The Chase is part of the ITV line-up
Christmas specials of The Chase is part of the ITV line-up (Credit: ITV)

And there’s more…

If that wasn’t enough, there are festive specials of quiz shows like Epic Gameshow, The Cube, Rolling in It, Tipping Point Lucky Stars, Celebrity Catchphrase, Family Fortunes, and In for A Penny.

Britain’s Got Talent 2018 winner Lost Voice Guy has his own special, and Coronation Street and Emmerdale will once again go head to head in an epic battle of the soaps in The Big Soap Quiz.

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Also look out for some celeb editions of The Chase and The Chase Bloopers, and James Martin returns for a Christmas Day cook-along.

Oh, and there’s the film premiere of Downton Abbey to look forward to.

ITV hasn’t released exact dates for these shows, so watch this space!

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor