December on ABC

13th November 2025

ABC’s Entertainment Lineup in December Sleighs

ABC is wrapping up the year with a dazzling array of entertainment programming designed to delight Australian audiences.  December on ABC is all about laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of festive chaos — from celebrity showdowns to quirky Christmas specials. It’s a joyful celebration packed with surprises, perfect for viewers looking to unwind and enjoy the season.

Hard Quiz: Battle of the Networks
Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson returns with a turbo-charged edition of Hard Quiz, pitting television royalty against each other in a battle for the Big Brass Mug.
Leigh Sales, Larry Emdur, Angela Bishop and Karl Stefanovic face off in a no-holds-barred trivia showdown.
Airs Wednesday 17 December 8:00pm ABC TV and ABC iview

The Yearly with Charlie Pickering
Charlie Pickering and his razor-sharp team – including Rhys Nicholson, Abbey Gelmi, Tom Gleeson and Margaret Pomeranz, amongst others – take a hilarious look back at the year that was. From politics to pop culture, The Yearly remembers all the news so you don’t have to.
Airs Wednesday 17 December 8:30pm ABC TV and ABC iview

Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction – Christmas Special
Gather the family around the television for a special Christmas treat as Steph Tisdell and Luke McGregor show Shaun the gifts they received during Christmases past and have treasured ever since. 
Airs Wednesday 24 December 7:30pm ABC TV and ABC iview


Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee – Christmas Special
Ding Dong Merrily on High! Guy Montgomery and Aaron Chen return for a festive edition of the cult hit spelling show. Kitty Flanagan, Senator Briggs, Bronwyn Kuss and Joel Creasey compete in a chaotic mix of spelling, carols, cooking and Christmas games.
Airs Wednesday 24 December 8:05pm ABC TV and ABC iview