Gethin Jones confirms BBC Morning Live return date
BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones announces his TV return this Friday, 19 December, for the show's last broadcast before its Christmas break. Get the full update on his panto run and schedule.
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Aldi: Cranberry Sauce Most Forgotten Christmas Item
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
When Panto Goes Wrong: Actors' Most Painful On-Stage Moments
As pantomime season hits its peak, UK actors reveal the exhausting, explosive and often painful reality behind the magic, from pyrotechnic accidents to severe chafing and on-stage breakdowns.
Helen Flanagan attacks ex Scott Sinclair over missed nativity
Helen Flanagan launched a furious Instagram attack on ex Scott Sinclair for missing their son's school play. The actress was seen stony-faced at her Liverpool pantomime.
UK Supermarket Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas Door Bow Is A Festive Hit
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
Top 5 UK Christmas Markets to Visit This Festive Season
Discover five of the UK's best Christmas markets, from Edinburgh to Bath, offering unique gifts, festive food, and magical experiences. Plan your visit now!
BGT's George Sampson almost unrecognisable 17 years on
Britain's Got Talent 2008 winner George Sampson shows off a dramatic new look for panto season, 17 years after his iconic victory as a 14-year-old dancer. See his transformation.
Iceland's £25 Christmas Dinner Box Review 2025
Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
Jack and the Beanstalk panto review: A critique of academy schools
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
How to Have a Stress-Free Christmas: 18 Expert Tips
Ditch the festive pressure with writer Ellen Manning's practical guide. From family politics to perfect roasties, learn how to enjoy a calmer, happier Christmas with minimal effort.
Nigel Havers dashes from Sunday Brunch for panto duty
Actor Nigel Havers made an early exit from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch to perform in the London Palladium pantomime. Discover his festive stage secrets and viewer reactions here.
Best UK Christmas Markets for Foodies & Families in 2025
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for 2025, from York's foodie paradise to Birmingham's authentic German market. Find dates, highlights, and festive inspiration.
Cinderella review: A modern panto with rapping mice at Rose Theatre
Our review of Cinderella at Kingston's Rose Theatre finds a witty, modern panto with rapping mice and a magical microwave, running until 4 January. Discover the show's heartfelt core.
Review: Dundee Rep's Jack and the Beanstalk is a panto triumph
Dundee Rep's 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, delivers a hilarious and inventive modern twist on the classic tale. Discover why this show is a must-see festive hit.
M&S 2025 Christmas food menu selling out fast
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Dan Burn is the voice of the Genie in Blyth panto
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn records voice role for Genie in Aladdin pantomime at Blyth's Phoenix Theatre this Christmas. Tickets selling fast.
Tesco's 'Wonky' Christmas Tree Giveaway This Saturday
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
Post Office: Send Christmas parcels before 8 December
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
Gen Z Ditches Gravy for Curry Sauce & Mayo at Christmas
A new survey reveals Gen Z is breaking festive food traditions, with over half using mayo and ketchup instead of gravy. Discover the saucy scandal reshaping the British Christmas dinner.
800-person panto cast stars in inclusive Christmas show
Chickenshed's festive show RED features a cast of 800, celebrating diversity on stage. Discover how this inclusive theatre is redefining Christmas pantomime in London.
Mum preps Christmas dinner a month early, saves 3 hours
A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
Best Theatre to Stream This Month: Jaffa Cake Musical & More
Discover the top theatre productions streaming in December, from the VAT-busting 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' to rock 'n' roll pantos and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Perfect for festive viewing.
Scott Mills avoids festive treats for panto costume fit
Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills reveals he must avoid festive treats to fit his pantomime costume, as he stars in Jack And The Beanstalk with Strictly's La Voix. Discover his backstage dilemma.
Wearable Christmas Jumpers 2025 From £16
Discover stylish festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day 2025. From Fair Isle to subtle sequins, find wearable designs from £16 that avoid novelty tackiness.
Cottenham theatre stalwart Clive Borrow dies aged 85
Tributes pour in for Clive Borrow, the amateur actor who performed in 76 shows for Cottenham Theatre Workshop and brought joy as a pantomime dame for decades.
Kiefer Sutherland's panto comedy Tinsel Town on Sky
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland embraces pantomime in new festive film Tinsel Town, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Yorkshire filming and epic fights with Danny Dyer. Streaming from December 5th.
Cheapest Christmas Tree Deals at UK Supermarkets
Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
Honey G's dramatic transformation for panto role
X Factor's Honey G returns to the stage, trading rap for panto as a wicked step-sister in Cinderella. Discover her incredible body transformation and new-found confidence. Don't miss her festive performances!
James Martin's Make-Ahead Christmas Gravy Hack
Celebrity chef James Martin reveals his simple three-ingredient gravy recipe you can make and freeze now to save precious time and energy on Christmas Day.
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