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Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear
Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

  • TV variety
  • BBC One
  • 2015 - 2024
  • 41 episodes (7 series)

Variety show hosted by Michael McIntyre.

  • Due to return in January 2025
  • Series 2, Episode 4 repeated at 5pm on CC Extra
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 2,690

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Series 3 - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear
Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

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Michael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!

Recorded at a packed Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London's West End, Michael McIntyre's Big Show is overflowing with performances from soul sensation Seal and comedy virtuoso Bill Bailey, as well as unmissable new stand-up material from Michael himself.

Plus a very special guest will be bravely handing over their phone in Celebrity Send To All and Father Christmas gets the surprise of his life before delivering a spine-tingling finale as the Unexpected Star.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 24th December 2017
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
65 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Sunday 29th December 2024 at 3:40pm on CC Extra
  2. Sunday 29th December 2024 at 7:40pm on CC Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael McIntyre Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alesha Dixon Guest
Azuka Ononye Guest
Bill Bailey Guest
Colin Jackson Self
John McGill Self
Ainsley Harriott Self
Seal Samuel (as Seal) Musical Performer
Writing team
Henry Paker Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Chris Howe Director
Christian Fletcher Series Producer
Ed Daggett Producer
Sarah Pack Producer
Dan Baldwin Executive Producer
Rachel Ashdown Executive Producer
Claire Horton Executive Producer
Claire Nash Edit Producer
Lucy Metcalfe Edit Producer
Adrian Pegg Line Producer
Ben Bacon Strand Producer
Juliet Denison Creative Director
Jamie Shemeld Editor
George Winfield Editor
Dominic Tolfts Production Designer
Nigel Catmur Lighting Designer
Paul Farrer Composer
Juliet Russell Vocal Coach
Jerry Reeve Creative Consultant

Videos

Midnight Christmas Carollers

Four carollers join Michael McIntyre in the Midnight Gameshow.

Featuring: Michael McIntyre.

Unexpected Star: John

A fake world record attempt sees Father Christmas becoming the Unexpected Star of the Big Christmas Show.

Featuring: Michael McIntyre, Colin Jackson & John McGill.

Backstage Interview with Unexpected Star John

After sliding down a chimney and onto the Big Show stage, John delivered a spine-tingling performance as the Christmas Unexpected Star.

Featuring: John McGill.

Send To All with Alesha Dixon

Britain's Got Talent star Alesha Dixon hands over her phone to Michael who sends a funny, festive text to her contacts.

Featuring: Michael McIntyre & Alesha Dixon.

Press

Michael McIntyre viewers spot something VERY rude

During the Midnight Game Show, hanging on the couple's wardrobe in the background was what appeared to be some very naughty accessories.

Natalie Evans, The Mirror, 24th December 2017

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