Are Media has announced that Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly returns to Network 10 this year with special program integration for seven key sponsors.
The television event, which goes to air on December 9, will see sponsors Thermomix, Kikkoman, Myer, Delonghi, Ocean Spray, The Benevolent Society and Yass Valley Tourism featured throughout the one hour special. In addition, all sponsors will be included in the Christmas issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly and on social and digital channels.
Some of the country’s favourite celebrities join Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly this year, including The Weekly editor-in-chief Nicole Byers chatting with Julia Morris about the “Christmas Survival Guide” article she has written for the Christmas edition of The Weekly, behind-the-scenes action at Jess Rowe’s cover shoot for the Christmas edition of The Weekly as well as a craft segment with Jess Rowe and Sarah Harris where they upcycle Christmas decorations.
Additionally, audiences can take a behind-the-scenes look at Melissa Leong’s photo shoot with The Weekly promoting her new book A Taste Adventure, see special Christmas messages from Maggie Beer, Emma Watkins, Patti and Lauren Newton, Anthony and Lucia Field, Jimmy Barnes, Moana Hope and many more, and see the amazing story of Hui Jun – a 96-year-old Tik Tok sensation.
Hosted by Sarah Harris, the TV special features recipes including an oozy, cheesy pull-apart wreath; Warren Mendez cooks pork belly with soy and lime marmalade; a beautiful roast turkey with all the stuffings and sides; and Diana Chan puts a spin on a Christmas classic with a chocolate meringue wreath.
The team also travelled to Yass to explore the region’s local businesses and regional produce and dropped into a Myer fashion shoot at the heritage Yass Railway Museum.
Christmas cover
The Australian Women’s Weekly editor-in-chief, Nicole Byers, said: “Our annual Christmas TV special, now in its 16th year, is appointment viewing for many of our readers and Christmas fans. The show is an important content pillar among our sponsors in the lead up to Christmas and we thank them all for their support.
“Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly offers viewers a wealth of Christmas inspiration with recipes, styling tips and creative DIY ideas that ensure we’ve got Christmas covered for a true celebration.”
Paramount’s 10 Imagine head of commercial production, Caroline Wallace, said: “We are so excited to once again partner with the brilliant Are Media team to bring the iconic Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly to life on 10 and 10 Play.
“Sarah Harris shines as always as our host, and it was such a treat to gather some of the country’s most loved stars. The Weekly team always have brilliant Christmas inspiration and ideas to make the festive season fab, so dust off the ornaments, grab a mince pie, and celebrate with us!”
Christmas with The Australian Women’s Weekly airs on Friday, 9 December at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play. The Christmas edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly is on sale now.
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Top image: Jess Rowe and Sarah Harris