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24/10/2017
Al Murray To Return For Christmas Special
ITV has commissioned a one-off Christmas special with Al Murray called 'Make Christmas Great Again'.
The Pub Landlord will host his own public house party, serving up festive cheer, seasonal games and celebrity guests.
The special was commissioned by ITV, and will be produced by Avalon. It will be executive produced for Avalon by Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday, directed by Peter Orton and produced by Mark Iddon.
Saskia Schuster, ITV's Comedy Commissioner, said: "We're delighted Al Murray is back on ITV bringing his own brand of Christmas cheer."
Al Murray added: "Christmas is back and so am I. Christmas – everyone's favourite time of year – needs a boost in these turbulent times. That's why I have stepped into the breach and offered to Make Christmas Great Again. With songs, guests, and a sack full of Christmas cheer to turbo boost the season."
www.itv.com/presscentre
(JP/MH)
The Pub Landlord will host his own public house party, serving up festive cheer, seasonal games and celebrity guests.
The special was commissioned by ITV, and will be produced by Avalon. It will be executive produced for Avalon by Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday, directed by Peter Orton and produced by Mark Iddon.
Saskia Schuster, ITV's Comedy Commissioner, said: "We're delighted Al Murray is back on ITV bringing his own brand of Christmas cheer."
Al Murray added: "Christmas is back and so am I. Christmas – everyone's favourite time of year – needs a boost in these turbulent times. That's why I have stepped into the breach and offered to Make Christmas Great Again. With songs, guests, and a sack full of Christmas cheer to turbo boost the season."
www.itv.com/presscentre
(JP/MH)
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