For decades, Eric Knowles has been a regular fixture in the BBC's daytime TV schedule. The ceramics expert rose to fame on Antiques Roadshow and has since appeared on many other popular programmes, such as Bargain Hunt, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and even Mastermind.

 For the Christmas Theatre, Eric comes in his capacity as a Director of one of England’s much loved heritage Arts & Crafts potteries, Moorcroft, to tell a Festive story about Christmas Arts and Antiques.