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
- Streaming rank this week: 2,690
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Series 3 - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show
Further details
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
Cast & crew
Michael McIntyre | Host / Presenter |
Alesha Dixon | Guest |
Azuka Ononye | Guest |
Bill Bailey | Guest |
Colin Jackson | Self |
John McGill | Self |
Ainsley Harriott | Self |
Seal Samuel (as Seal) | Musical Performer |
Henry Paker | Writer (Additional Material) |
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