Peep Show Cast Reunites for The Great Christmas Bake Off Special Tonight

25 December 2025 Film and Television

A Festive Reunion Ten Years in the Making

Peep Show favourites are reuniting for the first time since 2015 in what promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited Christmas television events of 2025. Airing on Christmas Day on Channel 4 at 8pm, David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman are coming back together for The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off. This special episode marks a significant moment for fans who have been waiting a decade to see the beloved sitcom cast reunited on screen.

What to Expect from the Special

The festive special brings together the iconic Peep Show cast for a series of seasonal baking challenges that pay tribute to the original series. The fun begins with hangable festive biscuit decorations, before they tackle a Christmas pie technical challenge, and for the showstopper the bakers re-create their favourite Peep Show moments in cake form. The special brings together beloved cast members from Peep Show to tackle seasonal challenges under the gaze of judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, with hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond overseeing proceedings.

Viewing Details and Significance

The Great Christmas Bake Off will air on Christmas Day, 25 December, at 7.40pm on Channel 4. The timing varies slightly across sources, with some listing 8pm as the start time. For those in the UK with a TV licence, viewers can watch The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off on Channel 4, and it will also be available for free streaming on the Channel 4 website and app after broadcast. Notably, Robert Webb is not taking part due to a prior filming commitment, meaning the original duo from the series won’t be complete.

Why This Matters

This reunion special represents more than just another celebrity bake-off—it’s a cultural moment bringing together an acclaimed British sitcom cast with the nation’s beloved baking competition. Viewers are told to “expect laughter and chaos” in this one-off, and much-anticipated, Christmas treat. For fans of both Peep Show and The Great British Bake Off, this crossover offers a unique festive entertainment experience that combines nostalgia with seasonal cheer, making it essential viewing for Christmas Day 2025.