Mary, who turned 90 this year, will teach her three star guests (and the rest of us) how to make some of her festive culinary treats ahead of the big day

Mary Berry has told of her delight at having “old and new friends” to cook with this Christmas , as she celebrates her 90th year.

For the BBC1 special ,she will be joined by A Mary Berry Christmas Gavin and Stacey star Alison Steadman , Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey .

Mary and Alison have worked together before, when the actress took part in the Great Sport Relief Bake Off for the BBC in 2016. At the time she admitted to being an anxious cook, saying: “It was exciting, but I was very nervous. Just making a cup of tea in a strange kitchen feels like a challenge, so my heart was racing.”

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