Guz Khan to lead new BBC One comedy Stuffed, this Christmas

It'll also star Morgana Robinson, Theo Barklem-Biggs and Sue Johnston.

This Christmas, Guz Khan will lead BBC One's new one-off hour-long comedy, Stuffed, playing Arslan Farooqi, who after receiving an unexpected £8,000 Christmas bonus at work, sets off with his multi-faith family on the trip of a lifetime. Swapping Coventry for the magic of Lapland.

His wife Hannah, played by Morgana Robinson, his two daughters and brother-in-law Jamie, played by Theo Barklem-Biggs, are all set for the ultimate festive adventure. However, when office worker Arslan discovers the bonus was a mistake and must be repaid immediately, Christmas chaos ensues, and disaster follows the family at every turn.

Together with new holiday friend Lily (Sue Johnston), they must find a way out of this predicament and hope for a Christmas miracle that can save Arslan’s job and the family’s livelihood.

Speaking about Stuffed, Guz Khan said "I remember telling my kids that when I was their age at Christmas, my neighbour would give me a card and tape three quid on this inside. They asked me if I’d do the same for them…I said absolutely not, you’ve got a PS5 and we celebrate Eid, do one lads…RIP Mrs Sadler. Merry Christmas. P.S Stuffed is alright ‘n’ all, watch it if you got time. Safe."

To which writer and creator Andy Milligan added "The starting point for Stuffed was ‘One man is on a mission to save a Christmas he doesn’t believe in’ - and who better to be that man than Guz Khan, who apparently, has to be in everything I ever write. Our ambition was to make a show that had the spirit of classic caper movies like National Lampoon’s Vacation, but with a modern, multi-faith family at the heart of it."

And the BBC's Director of Comedy, Jon Petrie, added "We jumped at the chance to bring Stuffed to the BBC: from the moment Andy shared this Christmas caper, we knew it was something special. With Guz Khan’s warm humour at its heart it’s an hour-long treat bursting with warmth and laughter.”

Made by Baby Cow and Dice Roll Productions, Stuffed promises to be a modern-day Christmas caper for the whole family to enjoy this yuletide season.

Written, created and executive produced by Andy Milligan, Stuffed is produced by Mollie Freedman Berthoud, directed by Dave Lambert and executive produced by Gill Isles and Guz Khan for Dice Roll and Sarah Monteith and Rupert Majendie for Baby Cow.

On today's news, Rupert Majendie, executive producer and Head of Development at Baby Cow, said "Stuffed is the perfect funny Christmas treat—big laughs, big heart, and Guz Khan at his absolute best. Baby Cow couldn’t be more excited to bring this festive feast to BBC One audiences."

To which executive producer Gill Isles added "Dice Roll couldn’t be more delighted to team up with Baby Cow to bring ‘Stuffed’ to the BBC at Christmas, and working with the brilliant Andy Milligan is always an absolute joy!"

Stuffed will air this Christmas on BBC One