Marcus shares some festive favourites to make in advance, from a glazed ham to home-cured gravadlax with orange and coriander, plus decadent mince pies.

Marcus shares his top recipes to make the big day more relaxed, from turkey with thyme and shallot gravy to spiced roast carrots and superb sprouts.

Marcus serves up delicious dishes from across Europe, from a stunning Bundt cake, to slow cooked pork belly, and scallops on a bed of crisp chorizo.

Marcus serves up celebratory desserts, from panettone bread and butter pudding to pear and ginger trifle, and deliciously bite-size Christmas puds.

Marcus prepares festive favourites to make the night before Christmas, from pollock in a creamy mushroom sauce to green beans in a sweet hazelnut dressing.

Marcus shares his top recipes to get in the festive mood. They include oaty pancakes with compote and the classic Bloody Mary with oysters.