Nathan and Jake Carter, Gloria Hunniford, Paddy Raff and the Give My Head Peace gang are among the lineup on BBC NI's Christmas schedule.
Keepin’ ’er Country At Christmas with Nathan and Jake Carter hosting a country-music inspired celebration from their home in Fermanagh is scheduled for Friday December 18.
The musical duo will perform their favourite Christmas tunes, with special guests joining in the festivities to ensure some line-dancing around the Christmas tree.
Paddy Raff returns with his Christmas special on Monday, December 21 with fans treated to back-to-back sketches, as BT9’s Nigel finds himself ‘Home Malone’.
Give My Head Peace also makes a return with four brand new episodes beginning on Sunday, December 27.
BBC One NI will also mark the 80th birthday of broadcaster Gloria Hunniford with Gloria – My Life On TV on Monday, December 28.
Other highlights include the annual Christmas Carols, Talkback's annual series of Christmas interviews and Nolan’s Christmas Cracker.
This year’s BBC Northern Ireland Christmas Appeal `Staying Connected at Christmas – overcoming loneliness, together', is a joint initiative with a group of local charities which aims to raise awareness of the effects of loneliness and provide information, support and advice on how everyone can play their part.
Peter Johnston, Director, BBC Northern Ireland, said: "Covid-19 has made this a difficult year in so many ways.
"Our aim is to provide local BBC audiences with entertainment and good company to brighten the Christmas holidays. And for those who are struggling with feelings of loneliness at this time, we hope that our special Christmas Appeal will provide encouragement, advice and support".
