Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly - Episode Guide

Natalie Gruzlewski will host Christmas with The Australian Women's Weekly for Nine, a tie-in with the ACP magazine, part of PBL Media.

World renowned chef Luke Mangan reveals his secrets to the most succulent Christmas turkey. Plus, there's unique homemade Christmas decorations, the perfect punch to toast the season and indulgent desserts that are a little naughty but so nice! All this and plenty more.

Gyton Grantley, star of House Husbands, joins Julie Goodwin to create the ultimate BBQ feast while Jamie Durie throws together a DIY outdoor lounge perfect for enjoying the warm weather.

The stylish Jesinta Campbell reveals summer's hottest fashions, gardening guru Jackie French makes a fun and functional scarecrow for the yard, while Brad and Lara from The Block 2012 take on a new challenge – and this time they're competing against each other.

The Today show's Karl Stefanovic, Richard Wilkins, Georgie Gardner and Cameron Williams join in an alfresco feast that will tempt the tastebuds, and viewers will be treated to an acoustic performance by Timomatic.

In Christmas with the Australian Women's Weekly, the second special on Sunday, December 9, at 6.30pm, we get into the spirit of Christmas with a joyful how-to guide for the festive season.

Legendary foodie Maggie Beer and comedian Julia Morris prepare the perfect Christmas goose as Jaynie Seal overhauls the decoration box to create a modern and stylish tree on a budget.

Celebrity chef Luke Mangan creates a seafood spectacular, Giaan Rooney has some crafty ideas for bringing lashings of cheer to your home, and Jamie Durie builds a backyard teepee full of fun for children young and old.

Plus we travel to Darwin with Jessica Mauboy as she celebrates the holiday season at home with family and friends.

In the Summer Special, Jamie Durie and his team pull off an incredible backyard makeover for the mother of Liam Knight. Liam is the 18-year-old boy who survived a terrible assault that pierced his skull with a 2.5 metre long pole earlier this year. Jamie is joined by his old mate Nigel Ruck, and Today's Karl Stefanovic also lends a hand in the backyard.

Anna Gare makes a spectacular seafood platter and meringue tower while the deputy food editor of The Australian Women's Weekly, Xanthe Roberts, enlists The Block judge Darren Palmer to help whip up stunning summer desserts.

TV vet Katrina Warren gives advice on how to look after your dog this summer to some celebrity dog owners: former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic, Duncan Miller from The Block, and Tully Smyth from this year's Big Brother. Then Emma Freedman invites them, dogs and all, to a summer picnic.

Channel Nine reporter Roz Kelly catches up with fashion designer Peter Morrissey about how to dress for less this summer and Shelley Craft reveals an affordable holiday option.

The Christmas Special takes us into Maggie Beer's Barossa kitchen, where she is joined by the Today show's Georgie Gardner who helps to prepare a scrumptious Christmas buffet.

Luke Mangan uses the first cherries of the season to make a duck breast dish with cherry sauce and Anna Gare calls on Katie and Lucy, the Sugar Sisters from Big Brother, to help her prepare a traditional Christmas lunch.

The Sapphires and Love Child star Miranda Tapsell teams up with Xanthe Roberts for a masterclass in gingerbread making.

Emma Freedman checks in with The Australian Women's Weekly's craft experts for a look at three different Christmas tree ideas and Jaynie Seal has some great time-saving tips for the frantic Christmas period.

Shelley Craft spends a day with food charity OzHarvest to show how you can give something back at Christmas time, while Jamie Durie has summer gardening tips. To top it off the Choir of Hope and Inspiration share a very special performance.

Georgie Gardner and a host of familiar faces including Karl Stefanovic, Maggie Beer, Livinia Nixon, Lauren Phillips, Sylvia Jeffries, Jesinta Campbell, John Steffensen and Julie Goodwin get together to show you how to make Christmas extra special this year on Christmas with The Australian Women's Weekly.

For the first time on 10, Studio 10's Sarah Harris hosts this festive special which will see your favourite network stars including Sandra Sully and Barry DuBois join familiar faces from The Australian Women's Weekly family to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

From mouth-watering recipes prepared by MasterChef Australia alumni, holiday craft projects for kids, gift wrapping tips and tricks, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the Weekly's iconic Christmas cover with Megan Gale, this is a guaranteed scrooge – free zone!

Culminating in a delicious festive feast, Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly will have you decking the halls in no time.

From a fail-safe pork crackling to a show-stopping ice cream dessert, The Australian Women's Weekly's food team, alongside MasterChef Australia alumni Amina Elshafel and Sarah Tiong, have your Chrissie Day menu covered with their easy take on our festive favourites.

And if you're looking to entertain the kids (and let's face it, who isn't?), The Living Room's Barry Du Bois creates magical Christmas craft with his kids, and Studio 10's Tristan MacManus does his best to impress the toughest food critic of all, his daughter Echo.

Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly is a merry one hour special, bringing to life, the frivolity of the festive season.

From being distanced from our loved ones, to border closures and missed special events, there's no denying we've had a hard couple of years. But this Christmas, we're shutting down Zoom and finally getting back together – in person!

Premiering Thursday, 9 December at 7.30pm on 10, Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly is celebrating not what's under the tree, but rather, who's around it. And to make this one our merriest yet, host, Studio 10's Sarah Harris has called upon a couple of her famous friends to lend a helping hand.

From a crafty session with the Crap Housewife herself, Jessica Rowe, to an utterly fabulous meatless dish whipped by the utterly fabulous, Courtney Act, to The Living Room's Miguel Maestre's take on a flaming hot summer barbie and some jolly ideas to bring the Chrissie table to life with styling expert Chyka Keebaugh, there is something for every kind of get together.

Plus, we catch up with cover girl Miranda Tapsell (and her bump!), Michael "Wippa" Wipfli and his gorgeous family and MasterChef Australia's Melissa Leong in the kitchen, to capture all the festive fun behind their photoshoots for the Christmas issue of the magazine.

So, whether you say Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad or Frohe Weinachten, let us help you celebrate!

Join The Project's Sarah Harris and The Weekly team, lead by Editor-In-Chief Nicole Byers and Food Director Fran Abdallaoui, as they bring the iconic magazine to life this festive season, with stocking loads of festivities and expert holiday tricks from some of the best chefs, cooks, stylists and crafters.

The Weekly's food team never disappoint, and this year they have curated a menu to impress. Amina Elshafei and Warren Mendes are in the kitchen putting their spin on Christmas mains with expert tips along the way, while Jessica Rowe and Denise Drysdale bring the moral support and festive spirit. Khanh Ong is on dessert duties, as he whips up his Mango Misu and Mango Dream Bars, the perfect dessert for entertaining this summer.

The star on top of the tree is the amazing collection of friends that will join us to share in the holiday spirit. Narelda Jacobs heads beachside for summer fashion must dos, Marcia Hines joins us from a place that is close to her heart, Georgie Tunny and Rob Mills have a sing-off, Osher Günsberg and his family share all the things they are grateful for this Christmas, Chloé Hayden and her Mum Sarah are going all out with matching PJs and more, Tristan McManus and his family share how they are celebrating a very Irish Christmas and Jackie O and bestie Gemma glam up for the festive season.

And there's even more under the tree this year! From simple table setting ideas, the ultimate gift guide and an amazing holiday giveaway, 10 and The Australian Women's Weekly have you covered this Christmas.

It is officially the holiday season, and Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly is the perfect inspiration for flawless festivities.

The Project'sSarah Harris is once again joined by the Women's Weekly team of trusted experts, as well as a sleigh-full of special guests who are ready to deliver the best tips and tricks, plus heartfelt messages from some of our favourites like Mahalia Barnes, Dami Im, Benji Marshal, Cameron Daddo, and Robert Irwin.

It'll be a gift for the tastebuds when Women's Weekly Food Director Fran Abdallaoui, Warren Mendes, Dessert Masters' Kirsten Tibballs, MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow, Julie Goodwin, and Khanh Ong all stop by with some delicious and festive recipes, as well as a handful of hacks to make cooking for a crowd a breeze.

10 News First's Narelda Jacobs catches up with Olympic Gold Medallist Noémie Fox and her family, and Chyka Keebaugh gives her expert advice on creating a memorable and magical Christmas table. Women's Weekly Style Director Mattie Cronan gives us the goss on the perfect looks for summer, while Ali Brahe-Daddo and her daughter Lotus show off the looks in the duo's first fashion shoot together, with proud dad Cameron Daddo cheering them on from the sidelines.

Plus, we get an exclusive look at this year's cover star Poh Ling Yeow, as she heads north for an unforgettable shoot, plus Women's Weekly Editor Sophie Tedmanson, as she curates her first Christmas Edition since taking on the role.

Filled with laughter, joy, and a generous sprinkle of festive magic, Christmas With The Australian Women's Weekly is your go-to guide to this holiday season.