Madame Blanc investigates a mayor’s murder in first Christmas special
The article previews Thursday evening’s television, led by the first Christmas special of the year: a festive episode of the cosy crime drama *Madame Blanc*. Its detective, Jean, is drawn into investigating the mayor’s murder on Christmas Eve, disrupting her wedding plans.
Other programmes include Martin Lewis discussing the Budget, a documentary about unnecessary mastectomies in County Durham, and new episodes of *Taskmaster* and Leo Reich’s sitcom. The listings also feature Sally Lindsay interviewing Suranne Jones, and a Women’s Champions League match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.
In short
- *Madame Blanc* opens the year’s Christmas specials.
- Martin Lewis discusses the Budget on ITV1.
- Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Explained simply
Madame Blanc is a cosy crime drama centred on Jean, an antiques expert who solves mysteries. The series is set in the south of France, where local history, objects and relationships often provide clues.
A Christmas special is a one-off episode made for the festive period, usually featuring the series’ familiar characters in a seasonal story. This episode places Jean’s investigation alongside her plans to marry, bringing together the show’s crime plot and personal life.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “TV tonight: it’s already time for the year’s first Christmas special”.