Well-known chat-show host, Michael Parkinson, makes a welcome appearance on M-Net during December when his highly popular programme will be screened on Sundays at 22h10 just after the Sunday Blockbuster movie.

Guests on December 5 will be music sensation Donny Osmond, actor and comedian Eddie Izzard and Britains' motormouth motoring show presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Movie legend Lauren Bacall appears with Parkinson on December 12 alongside Paul O’Grady and Nigella Lawson. Guest singer will be Tina Turner.

Two Dames – one a real one, Oscar winning actress Dame Judy Dench, and one an assumed “noblewoman”, Dame Edna Everage will appear with star of the UK show X-Factor, sassy Sharon Osbourne, on December 19.

The Parkinson Xmas Special will be screened on December 26.