Sky Arts will be taking over Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank on 22 December to broadcast live Sandi Toksvig’s Christmas Cracker, a cabaret show that features a glittering array of stars from the worlds of music, magic and comedy, starring the legendary Ronnie Corbett.

Hosted by queen of the quips Sandi Toksvig and a house band, the show is a joyous mix of music and comedy. It features festive sing-a-longs and, in time-honoured tradition, a re-working of a much-loved period drama in the form of a hilarious romp through Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, written by actress and Fascinating Aida comedienne Dillie Keane. Starring on the night alongside Sandi and Ronnie are:

Vocalist  Frances Ruffelle
Scrooge  Arthur Smith
Cratchits  Sue Perkins
Choir  London Gay Men's Chorus

A live festive extravaganza not to be missed!