My Life at Christmas

My Life at Christmas with Adrian Chiles

2023 · 3 episodes · 2h 54m in all

What does Christmas mean to some of our best-loved personalities? Adrian Chiles meets four famous faces to hear how their festive memories reflect their lives, careers and faith.

Episodes

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   1. Oti Mabuse

   3 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   Adrian Chiles pays a visit to dancer Oti Mabuse in her dance studio to discover what Christmas has meant to her throughout her life. She shares childhood memories of family gatherings in South Africa and stories of Christmas in Germany with her sister Motsi, reflects on her success on Strictly Come Dancing and talks about how imminent motherhood will change her life and future Christmases forever. She even manages to persuade Adrian to set foot on the dance floor.

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   2. John Simpson

   10 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   Adrian Chiles meets veteran correspondent and BBC world affairs editor John Simpson to discuss his memories of Christmas and discover how a life spent reporting on major news events around the world has impacted his family and faith. From having to choose who to live with after his parents' break-up, to dramatic near-death experiences in war zones and meetings with world leaders, John talks about how his beliefs have been defined by the events he has witnessed.

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   3. Martin and Shirlie Kemp

   17 Dec 2023 · 58 min

   Adrian Chiles visits Martin and Shirlie Kemp to talk about what Christmas means to them. The pair share childhood memories, discuss their fame with Spandau Ballet and Wham, and share moments of their life together at Christmas as a family. They tell Adrian about receiving hampers from George Michael, their first meeting, when Martin wore more make-up than Shirley, and how they’ve coped with life's ups and downs. Adrian also helps them decorate their personal Christmas grotto.