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The four-part series, titled Fern Britton Meets, will see the former This Morning presenter conduct in-depth interviews with high-profile figures in the run-up to Christmas.
Confirmed guests include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dolly Parton, Sheila Hancock and Tony Blair. Britton will explore how their faith and beliefs have shaped their lives and what is important to them about Christmas time.
Britton commented: "All the interviewees come from very different backgrounds but what binds them together is the fact that, although their faith has been challenged, they've emerged with strong spiritual beliefs."
Commissioning editor Aaqil Ahmed added: "This Christmas offers an exciting and diverse range of programming across BBC TV and Radio, from thought-provoking documentaries to traditional music and live worship.
"Fern Britton Meets... is a welcome addition as it offers a unique opportunity to see how faith has transformed the lives of some really inspiring people from all fields of endeavour."
The series will begin on BBC One later this month and run for four consecutive weeks.
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