Fabrice Muamba is to guest star on a Christmas edition of Strictly Come Dancing, nine months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup tie.

BBC: Fabrice Muamba to appear in Strictly Come Dancing

He followed that up with Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, starring rock star David Bowie and Tom Conti as WWII prisoners of war, interned in a Japanese camp.

BBC: In the Realm of the Senses director Nagisa Oshima dies at 80

She will appear opposite Les Miserables star Samantha Barks in period film The Christmas Candle, producers said.

BBC: Susan Boyle to star in film debut

After Christmas of that year, Tyner brought an all-star trio and special guest Joe Lovano to the New Year's Eve broadcast of NPR's Toast of the Nation at Yoshi's in Oakland, Calif.

NPR: McCoy Tyner in Concert from Yoshi's

The champion trainer insists that Kauto Star, who lifted a third King George VI Chase trophy at Christmas, is the one to beat, but there is a glaring statistic against the 2007 Gold Cup winner, as Ruby Walsh once again takes the ride.

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Dance Star Mickey and Monster High dolls are expected to fly off shelves this Christmas season.

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The protective order was issued last month after the "Two and a Half Men" star was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Aspen, Colorado, on Christmas Day.

CNN: Brooke Mueller released from hospital

Musical star Sam Barks is to return to her Isle of Man home next month to start filming for A Christmas Candle, it has been confirmed.

BBC: Sam Barks to film A Christmas Candle in Isle of Man