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Holly Willoughby brings some Christmas sparkle into the lives of some of the nation’s most inspirational people in a special festive edition of the show. Olly Murs performs for two women from Sheffield who organise an annual Christmas dinner for over 300 people who would otherwise be alone. Britney Spears dresses up as a Savoy butler and surprises a special brother whose two nephews have cerebral palsy. Torvill and Dean skate with a remarkable 91-year-old who has been a volunteer teaching ice skating in Scotland for nearly 50 years, and four sisters are reunited to spend their first Christmas together since 1949. Michael Buble, Cher and Phillip Schofield join in the fun by surprising unsuspecting members of the studio audience.
A previously unbroadcast episode of the show hosted by Cilla Black, which was originally made to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary
Holly Willoughby takes over hosting duties from Cilla Black in the return of the show that sees members of the public nominated to have their dreams fulfilled. In the first episode, a soldier faces up to his biggest fear, and a man gives his best friend a special gift. The Saturdays surprise a deserving fan and a couple are reunited with something very special after more than 40 years. With co-hosts Dave Berry and Kian Egan and guest appearances by the Military Wives and Jenson Button.
Holly Willoughby and roving reporters Dave Berry and Kian Egan make more dreams come true for unsuspecting members of the public. Tonight, a caring couple are put to the test by comedian Dom Joly, pop band McFly go back to school to surprise a teaching assistant, and a woman who has been writing to her American penpal for 50 years is finally given the chance to meet her.
Holly Willoughby and roving reporters Dave Berry and Kian Egan make more dreams come true for unsuspecting members of the public. Tonight, a deserving sister is serenaded by James `Arg' Argent from The Only Way Is Essex and also meets the show's Sam and Billie Faiers, JLS provide a dance lesson for two of their biggest fans and a young football team has a kick-around at Wembley with Robbie Savage. Plus, a woman meets her birth father for the first time.
Opera star Katherine Jenkins springs a surprise on an RNLI hero, Bradley Walsh sets up a treat for a deserving fan of quiz show The Chase, and some Northern Irish mums are recognised for their altruism. A 90-year-old woman also meets her Australian great-grandchildren for the first time. Holly Willoughby presents, with help from roving reporters Dave Berry and Kian Egan.
One Direction give a group of girls the surprise of their lives and perform their new single Little Things. Team GB hockey players Ashleigh Ball, Abi Walker, Hannah Macleod and Sally Walton help disabled athletes and a deserving grandmother's home is transformed by Catherine Gee and the 60 Minute Makeover crew. Plus, a father is reunited with his children after 20 years apart. Holly Willoughby presents, along with roving reporters Dave Berry and Kian Egan.
Singers Olly Murs and Ed Sheeran spring surprises on deserving fans, two child carers receive a sporting treat from gold medal-winning kayaker Ed McKeever and a fundraiser is given a helping hand. Plus, a woman meets the son she gave up for adoption nearly 50 years ago. Holly Willoughby presents, along with roving reporters Dave Berry and Kian Egan. Last in the series.
Holly Willoughby makes more dreams come true for unsuspecting members of the public. Gary Bennett from Solihull receives a thank-you from his daughters and nieces for raising them single-handedly following a family tragedy, while the Wanted perform in the studio to surprise one of their biggest fans. Nine-year-old Domenic Doyle from Cornwall meets Neil Lovell, the bone-marrow donor who saved his life, and former Towie star Mark Wright makes a special delivery.
Sharon Fox receives the surprise of a lifetime for the help she has given countless others in her local area. She is given an incredible gift from a very special guest, to help fund a local centre which will carry on Sharon’s remarkable work. Garth Coates hasn’t seen his daughter Jackie Rhodes since she was 3. She now lives in America and they have both been desperate to meet each other. Rizzle Kicks give a fan a daring surprise, a well-loved volunteer meets one of his favourite chefs whilst a local cycling club volunteer gets a nice surprise.
Nelly Webber from Newquay receives a message from his rugby idol in recognition of his support for his girlfriend Carly Taylor. Her life changed dramatically after a tragic accident a couple of years ago that left her paralysed. Lisa Gray and David Kerr from Blackpool are reunited with their brother Richard Hurst from West Yorkshire. A passionate teacher is given the chance to meet Aled Jones and fulfil a lifelong ambition after inspiring thousands of students. The Saturdays give a huge fan an exclusive surprise.
Holly Willoughby gives more remarkable people the recognition they truly deserve. Tonight, Samuel L Jackson surprises a special little boy with an exclusive trip to the Dreamworks Animation Studios in LA, pop sensation Selena Gomez surprises two of her biggest fans with a special studio performance, Mark Wright delivers a special thank you to a remarkable foster mother in Bolton and a green-fingered volunteer gets a royal surprise.
Holly Willoughby rewards more ordinary people with exceptional real life stories. An inspirational stroke victim who defied the odds receives a huge surprise from cycling hero Mark Cavendish, a deserving Coronation Street fan gets the chance to walk the famous cobbles and star in an exclusive scene, opera singer Andrea Bocelli surprises a remarkable mother with an exclusive performance, and the extraordinary story of a lifelong search for two secret brothers ends in an emotional reunion
Holly Willoughby and friends reward more ordinary people with exceptional real life stories. Jessie J gives a deserving young fan a hair-raising surprise before giving an exclusive performance in the studio. Dave Berry delivers a special thank you to a primary school caretaker, Gok Wan gives an inspirational mother who lost her sight a day she will never forget, and Holly reunites an extraordinary fundraiser with the friend she has not seen for almost 30 years.
More ordinary people with exceptional real life stories are rewarded by Holly Willoughby and friends. A community champion receives a knockout surprise from Joe Calzaghe, a heartfelt thank you letter is delivered to a special lady who helps injured service personnel, Little Mix perform live after giving two of their biggest fans a day they will never forget, and an ex-serviceman has an emotional reunion with comrades from his old regiment.
A community hero who helped rescue dozens of people from devastating floods in St Asaph, Denbighshire, in November 2012 receives a surprise from Everton manager Roberto Martínez. A remarkable eight-year-old girl is invited to perform with dance troupe Diversity, and two brothers are reunited after 55 years apart. A Royal Marine nominates his partner for setting up a choir that has provided a support network for other military wives in their area.
Holly Willoughby is joined by the show’s original host Cilla Black to give two sisters a surprise they will never forget. Back in 1999, Sue and Jacqui’s mother appeared on Surprise Surprise, but she died six weeks later. Unfortunately, the only tape they had of the occasion went missing and Jacqui would love nothing more than for Sue to see it one more time. Plus, Rod Stewart performs in the studio for a fan who has raised thousands for children’s charities, a woman is reunited with her siblings, and a special award is presented to Gerry Hughes, the first deaf yachtsman to sail single-handedly around the world.
An amazing young lady receives the surprise of a lifetime from Pharrell Williams. A deserving woman who has touched the hearts of thousands goes out to diner with Stephen Fry and watches a special musical performance from Nicole Scherzinger. A couple of amazing foster carers who have fostered over 250 children receive a special thank you, and a woman who sponsored a boy from Africa through his education meets him for the very first time.
Holly is joined by Alesha Dixon to give Sophia Wyatt, 38 from Guildford, a special surprise. Iris Kerr from Glasgow, nominates her best friend Jean Coleman for her continuous support and friendship over the years. Vincent and Flavia give the ladies an unforgettable surprise and invite them to perform a tango routine with them in the studio. Some British sporting legends surprise a dedicated fundraiser who overcame childhood illness to complete a series of amazing physical challenges.
Mark Wright surprises a community hero with a trip of a lifetime to see violinist André Rieu. A dedicated former soldier is given a gift to help him continue his good work. Michael Underwood gives a special thank you to an inspirational cancer survivor who has devoted his life to saving others .A family from three different surprise a much-loved grandmother.
A man delivers a heartfelt message of thanks to his wife for her love and support following a family tragedy. Marvin Humes surprises a volunteer with a complete makeover for his community soup kitchen. A woman who sings to raise money for charity fulfills a lifelong dream after she performs with a live orchestra and also receives an emotional surprise after she’s reunited with her best friend and singing partner who she hasn’t seen for over 40 years.
Katherine Jenkins makes a surprise visit to fund-rasing fan with a workout. Katherine will also perform in the studio. A mum who has set up a charity to support families with children suffering from a rare genetic disorder, receives a special surprise. Peter Andre and his team on 60 Minute Makeover team give a community garden a make-over.
Olly Murs joins Holly in the studio as he surprises an inspiring fitness instructor and gives an exclusive performance of his new song. A dedicated youth worker receives a life-changing gift from Rio Ferdinand. Dave Berry helps an extraordinary teenager who’s facing an uncertain future fulfill her dreams.
McBusted surprise a fan with an exclusive performance on top of London’s O2 arena. Marvin Humes surprises an inspiring aid worker who helped a Somerset village devastated by floods. A deserving volunteer receives a special from Russell Watson. A woman has an emotional reunion with her much-missed sister from Australia.
Holly is helped by Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Steve Coogan and Dan Stevens to deliver a surprise of a lifetime for a little girl who has helped children in Africa. A group of children also receive a surprise that they will never forget and there is an emotional reunion as a mother is reunited with her long lost son.
Global music icon Lionel Richie says hello to his biggest fan in the surprise of a lifetime, two lads receive the perfect day for any rugby fan, and a tale of wartime romance leads to an emotional family reunion that crosses the Atlantic.
In this edition, Diversity put their twist on a ballroom dancing class in Blackpool for a true friend, a helicopter ride brings an unsuspecting mother to the studio, and a family divided by a devastating illness are reunited.
Little Mix give a performance with an unexpected twist whilst a detection dog sniffs out a surprise for different members of the studio audience. Two sisters are brought together for the first time ever.
A 12-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is nominated by her father to receive a special surprise. The cast of Benidorm surprise a deserving mother as they help reunite her with her childhood best friend who she hasn’t seen for over forty years. Davina wants to reunite her mother with her childhood best friend Susan Hollossy who now lives in Canada. Alfie Boe surprises an ex- Bomb Disposal Officer.
On Sunday’s show, The Vamps surprise a young carer who has gone above and beyond helping her mother with her younger brother and sister and helping other children in need. A woman who has selflessly set up a charity to help one person in need a week is reunited with some of the people she has helped; a man who was inspired to set up the first homeless football league in Wales is recognised for all his dedication to helping countless people on the fringes of society; and an inspirational and extraordinary teacher who has changed the lives and future of hundreds of children gets a well deserved thank you, and receives a lovely surprise for the children at her school.
Holly Willoughby meets a woman with cancer who helps others like her have the wedding of their dreams. Plus a young girl who loves singing, and an emotional reunion after 46 years.
Holly has some festive surprises for extraordinary people. James Cracknell meets a injured soldier, One Direction make the dreams of a heart transplant patients dreams come true. A family reunion brings together a brother and sister who have not seen each other in 25 years.
