{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/6931cd5b662a4204eefe1919?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's worth watching on TV this festive season? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1764871505258-43756320-fcd6-4df5-828a-55ec63d1b031.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the blink of an eye, the year is almost over - and that means only one thing: Christmas is upon us once more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alongside all the playing of board games, eating of turkey and unwrapping of presents, there’s one other thing that remains a mainstay in most British festive households: the telly.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Nothing quite beats the feeling of sitting in front of the TV, sliding into a post-feast food coma and drowsily watching the year’s collection of festive specials.</p><p><br></p><p>And this year, there’s plenty to look forward to on TV over Christmas, from Will Sharpe donning a white wig to Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell reuniting.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Standard's Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop joins us to discuss the best Christmas TV to watch this festive season. </p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}