ITV Commissions Al Murray’s Make Christmas Great Again

ITV has ordered the holiday special Al Murray’s Make Christmas Great Again from Avalon (Taskmaster, Not Going Out, Catastrophe).

In the one-off special, Murray, known as The Pub Landlord, will host the ultimate public house party. The special will be full of festive cheer, seasonal games and celebrity guests.

ITV’s comedy commissioner, Saskia Schuster, said, “We’re delighted Al Murray is back on ITV bringing his own brand of Christmas cheer.”

Murray added: “Christmas is back and so am I. Christmas—everyone’s favorite 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.”

Al Murray’s Make Christmas Great Again was commissioned by ITV and will be produced by Avalon. It will be executive produced for Avalon by Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday. Peter Orton will direct and Mark Iddon will produce.