HE may be currently starring on The Celebrity Traitors but Stephen Fry has already landed himself his next gig – and it’s only weeks away from airing.
The actor, 68, is all set to star in Christmas drama flick Dear Father Christmas on Channel 4 this festive season.
Celebrity Traitors star Stephen Fry has landed himself a new tv gig[/caption]
The Inbetweeners star James Buckley will also star in the Christmas film[/caption]
Greg Davies is a part of the cast[/caption]
The Mark Chappell written drama follows 16-year-old Chris (played by Lenny Rush) who still wholeheartedly believes in Father Christmas.
His concerned dad (James Buckley) decides it’s finally time to have “the talk” and tell him the truth.
But Chris refuses to give up on Santa and embarks on a madcap mission to prove his dad wrong.
Joined by his cousin Holly (Ele Mckenzie), Chris’s journey takes him into the heart of a Christmas conspiracy.
Along the way he meets a cabal of scientists and thinkers – including Stephen, Hannah Fry, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Fox – who seem to know the truth about Santa and may have cracked the science behind his apparent magical feats.
Also starring in the heartwarming film are Asim Chaudhry and Rochenda Sandall.
Jonah Weston, Commissioning Editor Specialist Factual said: “Dear Father Christmas is Channel 4’s big festive treat for 2025.
“Mark Chappell’s brilliant script weaves together family comedy, heartfelt drama and a playful look at the science of Santa, brought to life by a cast packed with some of Britain’s best-loved stars. It’s a film full of joy, adventure and wonder, and we’re thrilled to be sharing it with viewers this Christmas.”
Kenton Allen, Executive Producer, Big Talk Studios, said: “At its heart, Dear Father Christmas is a joyful celebration of belief, family and the enduring magic of Christmas.
“Mark Chappell’s brilliant script brings together an extraordinary cast – from comedy icons to national treasures – who all share in telling a story that is both laugh-out-loud funny and genuinely moving.
“We can’t wait to share it with Channel 4 audiences this Christmas.”
Stephen is currently starring on The Celebrity Traitors with a whole host of other big names including Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Clare Balding and Tom Daley.
As it stands, the broadcaster is a faithful, while Jonathan, Alan and singer Cat Burns are acting as traitors.
Ahead of the series airing on BBC One this week, Stephen previously opened up about his experience while filming for the show.
He expressed: “You know it is absolutely agony but you sort of want to do it again. It is emotionally violent but you kind of love it.
“Obviously, I can’t say a word about what is in this recently recorded celebrity version I suppose.
“I am certainly not telling you if I am a traitor or a faithful. I am one or the other.”
He also went on to dish that not everything remained harmonious between the group of celebs as he seemingly confirmed a cast feud erupted as filming got underway.
The star added: ““I was with a fascinating group of people like Jonathan Ross, Tom Daley, Clare Balding and Paloma Faith. They were lovely, an extraordinary bunch.
“We all got on terribly, well until the game started.
“There is something about the structure of that game. I mean, that’s what I agreed to do it. I’m not trying to make a grand or anything.”
Dear Father Christmas W/T will air on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025 on Channel 4.
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Stephen is currently on our television screens on The Celebrity Traitors[/caption]
