Celebrity Call Centre Christmas special: Cast, time and all you need to know about the Channel 4 show

The one-off is in partnership with Age UK
Natasha Sporn19 December 2018

The Celebrity Call Centre is opening up its phone lines for a festive special, in partnership with Age UK.

A host of celebrities will take calls to lend an ear to those in need of company or support.

Among the famous faces taking part are a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant and a Coronation Street legend.

Here is everything you need to know about Celebrity Call Centre at Christmas

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What is Celebrity Call Centre?

Eight celebrities swap their bustling daily routines to work at a call centre for one day only, taking calls from anybody in need with a range of dilemmas – or even those who just want a chat.

Channel 4 has already aired a similar celeb special for Stand Up 2 Cancer. This time, the one-off is in partnership with Age UK to highlight loneliness in the elderly during the festive season.

In a statement the broadcaster said: “It’s a simple but really effective way of gaining some great insight into the personal – and often very moving - experiences of our celebrities, whilst tackling the sorts of everyday dilemmas that so many of us face.

“Using wit, humour and honesty, our celebrities give great advice about every aspect of the yuletide season – ranging from practical tips on, say, how to cook a turkey to offering genuine emotional support to callers struggling with loneliness on Christmas day.”

Who is taking part?

Strictly star Debbie McGee, Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker, Weatherfield favourite Amanda Barrie and Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney.

Gogglebox pair Steph and Dom also star alongside Countdown host Nick Hewer and comedian James Acaster.

When is it on?

Celebrity Call Centre at Christmas is on Channel 4 tonight at 10pm

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