Nigel Slater's Simple Christmas
A celebration of well-loved Christmas dishes. From a sea bass starter to a roast duck feast and a dazzling party trifle, Nigel demonstrates how special dishes can be made simply.
Nigel Slater presents a nostalgic celebration of well-loved Christmas dishes, past and present. From a sea bass starter to a roast duck feast and a dazzling party trifle, Nigel demonstrates how special dishes can be made simply, especially when it comes to feeding family and friends over Christmas.
Nigel also prepares some winter warmers, inspired by his own festive memories, and gives his dad's annual contribution - the Christmas casserole - a tasty makeover. Plus, there is a bold and bright winter slaw inspired by the Slater festive cheeseboard.
Finally, an invitation to a venison supper in a Scottish castle completes the celebrations and gives Nigel a great excuse to create a new cocktail to toast Christmas and the New Year.
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Festive chocolate flapjacks
Duration: 05:00
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Hearty party hotpot
Duration: 06:37
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Nigel's Christmas trifle
Duration: 06:26
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Christmas quacker
Duration: 05:05
Music Played
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Lou Rawls
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Eliza
Rollerblades
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Florence + the Machine
Shake It Out
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Philippe Beston from Trad
Jingles In The Snow
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KT Tunstall
Sleigh Ride
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Pixie Lott
Cry Me Out
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The Wonder Stuff
Welcome to the Cheap Seats
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CeeLo Green
The Lady Killer
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Lily Allen
The Fear
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Clare Maguire
I Surrender
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Aaron Wheeler
Santa Claus To Town
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KT Tunstall
Suddenly I See
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Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler - Sleigh Me
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The Funk Brothers
Winter Wonderland (Instrumental)
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Colbie Caillat
I Do
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Olly Murs
Please Don't Let Me Go
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Coldplay
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
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Pixie Lott
Gravity
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Paloma Faith
Smoke & Mirrors
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Jason Tarver/Marc Williams/Emily Taylor
Easier to Be C
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Scouting for Girls
I Need A Holiday
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KT Tunstall
(Still A) Weirdo
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Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler - Snow Flakes
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Eliza
Mr Medicine
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Paloma Faith
Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful
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Katy Perry
Thinking of You
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Plan B
Writing's On The Wall
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Death Cab for Cutie
Marching Bands of Manhatten
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John Rowcroft
Happy Go Holly
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Lily Allen
22
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Ellie Goulding - The Writer
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Mumford & Sons
Winter Winds
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Ellie Goulding
Guns and Horses
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Aloe Blacc
I Need A Dollar
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Adele
I'll Be Waiting
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Ruben Studdard & Tamyra Gray
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Eliza
Rollerblades
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Florence + the Machine
Shake It Out
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The Zutons
Valerie
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Amy Winehouse
You Know I'm No Good
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Dora the Explorer
Sleigh Ride
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Pixie Lott
Cry Me Out
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Lily Allen
The Fear
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KT Tunstall
Suddenly I See
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The Funk Brothers
Winter Wonderland (Instrumental)
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Colbie Caillat
I Do
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Olly Murs
Please Don't Let Me Go
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Coldplay
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
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Scouting for Girls
I Need A Holiday
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Eliza
Mr Medicine
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Paloma Faith
Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful? (Album Version)
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Katy Perry
Thinking Of You
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Plan B
Writings On The Wall (Instrumenal)
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Lily Allen
22
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Mumford & Sons
The Cave
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nigel Slater |
| Series Producer | Jennifer Fazey |
| Executive Producer | Simon Knight |
Broadcasts
Wed 21 Dec 201119:00BBC Two Scotland
Wed 21 Dec 201119:30BBC One except Scotland- Fri 23 Dec 201101:20BBC One except Scotland & Wales
- Fri 23 Dec 201102:10BBC One Scotland & Wales only
- Christmas Eve 201111:15
- Tue 27 Dec 201101:35BBC One Scotland
Sun 23 Dec 201216:30BBC HD- Sun 15 Dec 201313:15
- Sun 6 Dec 202012:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Mon 9 Dec 202421:45Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Tue 10 Dec 202400:15Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Tue 10 Dec 202402:40Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Tue 10 Dec 202405:10Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Tue 10 Dec 202407:30Red Button One & Red Button HD
- Tue 10 Dec 202410:00Red Button One & Red Button HD
- Tue 10 Dec 202412:25Red Button One & Red Button HD
- Tue 10 Dec 202414:55Red Button One & Red Button HD
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- Wed 11 Dec 202401:45Red Button One & Red Button HD
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- Wed 11 Dec 202416:30Red Button One & Red Button HD
- Thu 12 Dec 202423:00Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Fri 13 Dec 202401:25Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Fri 13 Dec 202403:55Red Button HD & Red Button One
- Fri 13 Dec 202406:20Red Button One & Red Button HD
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