RTÉ fills festive schedule with Christmas specials from our favourites

Watching telly at Christmas is always a major part of the festive season but never more so than this year.

Never has there been more of a need for good television listings over the festive period than there is in 2020 and RTÉ’s Christmas at Home might be just the entertainment some people need on December 24.

Rod Stewart has revealed he lied to get out of paying big phone bills which he ran up listening to Scotland games.The thrifty rocker told how he would call his father Robert in  Scotland so he could hear commentary of the national team’s matches during the 70s.The singer would often struggle to find somewhere showing  them while he was touring the world – and his 90-minute international calls resulted in him being charged hundreds of pounds by hotels.Sir Rod said: “To get to the 1974 World Cup

Penny Lancaster is proud of her husband Sir Rod Stewart for going public with his prostate cancer diagnosis. Although Rod, 75, and Penny, 49, originally kept the news a secret, as they didn't want to worry their sons Alastair, 15, and Aiden, nine, he later opened up about it when he got the all-clear and Penny believes Rod's honesty has helped others.

direct to your inbox There's not long to go until the big day, so what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some Christmas Specials. Some of our favourite TV shows on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 have filmed brand-new special episodes to treat viewers this year.

If you’re looking for something to watch to get a little bit in the Christmas Spirit, then RTÉ has the perfect thing for all the family.

Prince William and Catherine's three children made their red carpet debut Friday for a Christmas show in London. According to Kensington Palace, the performance of The National Lottery's Pantoland at The Palladium was held to honour pandemic workers.

Christmas is one of the most delicious times of year and Great British Bake Off fans are in for an extra-special treat.

For every Christmas banger, there's a sad excuse for a festive song lurking among the pile of turkeys.

Jess Glynne and Jamie Cullum will perform at Amazon Music UK's 'Festive Fundraiser' event for the Help Musicians charity. The special concert - which will also feature Nina Nesbitt as well as Amazon's Ones to Watch 2021 artists Griff and Girl In Red - will stream live for one night only from London's Roundhouse on December 18.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV is expanding the horizons of celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and maitre d’ Fred Sirieix with two newly commissioned series and Christmas specials over the next three years.The format sees the titular trio travelling to exotic locations in an RV and exploring new cuisines while exchanging banter.

To put it mildly, Sienna Miller is doing the work. Despite roles in major studio flicks such as “American Sniper” or “21 Bridges,” the British actress continues to make time for more challenging indie fare such as her lauded performance in the “American Woman” last year.

Crafters rejoice! The Great British Sewing Bee will be broadcasting two Christmas specials over the festive period, with presenter Joe Lycett welcoming exciting celebrity guests to showcase their sewing skills. The first episode will see Denise Van Outen, Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh and comedian Sara Pascoe enter the amateur sewing room for some crafting fun.

Snoop Dogg has teamed up with Raff Pylon for a festive new single called ‘Christmas In California’ – listen to it below.The new track pairs R&B and hip-hop with a dose of festive, feel-good vibes which hears both Tha Doggfather and the Canadian singer-songwriter describe the perfect Californian Christmas.“Christmas is always an important part of most people’s lives,” Raff explained. “There are so many memories and traditions attached to it.