ITV has confirmed that this year’s Royal Variety Performance will be returning to screens this December, bringing one of the country’s most enduring entertainment traditions back to living rooms across the UK.

The channel has confirmed that the broadcast will air on Sunday, December 21 on ITV1, with the full programme also available to stream on ITVX. The screening is expected to draw one of the biggest festive audiences of the year as families tune in to watch the highlights of the night, from theatrical showpieces to surprise guest appearances .

The televised show, recorded in front of senior members of the Royal Family , once again showcases a mix of music, comedy and showstopping West End performances, continuing a legacy that spans more than a century.

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