Two Doors Down teases new neighbour in Christmas special
She was pictured alongside her co-star and in-show partner, Graeme 'Grado' Stevely.
The upcoming holiday special will be the first time the dysfunctional residents of Latimer Crescent have reunited in over two years.
Pop the kettle on, Beth. We've got a Two Doors Down Christmas Special on the way!
The residents of Latimer Crescent are congregating at Beth and Eric's to celebrate Christmas on @BBCiPlayer and @BBCOne
Details ➡️ https://t.co/qBXmPHwlHW pic.twitter.com/2hAaAJMwee — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) July 17, 2025
Two Doors Down teases new neighbour ahead of Christmas special
Discussing the new neighbour, a TV insider told The Sun: 'Bosses were desperate to keep Michelle and Alan's baby joy under wraps, but the cat's out of the bag now.
'The last series had left viewers on the edge of their seats after Alan popped the question in Vegas.'
Fears that new episodes of Two Doors Down would never air again were raised when the programme's co-creator, Simon Carlyle, sadly died in 2023, aged just 48.
However, in March, these fears were quashed when it was revealed that the cast would be returning for a one-off episode on the BBC.
Gregor Sharp, who has written the new Christmas special, said: 'It's really exciting to be revisiting Latimer Crescent with all the regular cast for this new episode.
"Christmas is a time for getting together with friends and family and then becoming low-level irritated by them, so it feels like they're the perfect group to celebrate the season with.'
BBC director of comedy, Jon Petrie, added: 'There's something comforting about having the neighbours round for Christmas, even if they bring minor chaos."
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How to watch the 2025 Two Doors Down Christmas special
The multi-award-winning Scottish comedy will return for its holiday Special in December.
However, an exact date and time have not yet been revealed by the BBC.
Those wanting to watch the episode will be able to do so live on BBC One and on demand via BBC iPlayer.
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