The face behind Unella Septa fromGame of Thronesand Apple TV+’sTed Lasso’s Rebecca Welton is all set to reclaim your TV screens this holiday season with a holiday special,Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.Apple TV+ has unveiled the first-look photo of the Prime-Time Emmy Award winner donning a gold gown, with a wide smile, a mic in her hand, and a Christmas tree in the backdrop. The holiday special is set to debut on November 22 on the streaming service.
Hannah Waddingham’s holiday special,Home for Christmas,is a musical recorded live in front of an audience at the London Coliseum. It will be available to viewers globally with its November debut. For fans primarily familiar with Waddingham as Rebecca inTed Lassoor as the devoted follower of the High Sparrow inGame of Throne, it will be interesting to witness the star on stage performing holiday hits backed by a big band and special guests, but it will sure be a treat.
While she is widely known for her TV appearances in recent years,Waddinghamhas a background inmusicaltheater as well. She got her start as dinner theater performer, appearing inJoni and Gina’s Wedding.The award-winning actress also previously delivered a notable performance inTonight’s the Night.
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Waddingham recently appeared as Lady Bellaston inTom Jonesand Deliria in the adult animated sitcom,Krapopolis. She is set to appear in the anticipatedThe Fall Guywith co-starsRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt, slated for a August 21, 2025 release. She also previously played Sofia Marchetti on Netflix’sSex Education.
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmascomes from a production team of Done + Dusted, previously responsible for bringing to life specials likeBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebrationand Apple’sMariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.The upcoming holiday special will be executively produced by Waddingham,Katy Mullan,Moira Ross,Nick Todisco, andRaj Kapoor, among others.BAFTA Award-winningHamish Hamiltondirected the holiday special.
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmaswill debut globally on November 22 on Apple TV+. Check out the first-look image below.
