''ITV Specials'' are a selection of programmes which focus on some of the biggest stars in music, dance and magic. Since 15 January 2000, stars including

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, the

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and

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have featured in these special programmes. They are presented by various presenters including

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, Christine Lampard,

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, Steve Jones,

Holly Willoughby Holly Marie Willoughby ( ; born 10 February 1981) is an English television presenter, author and model. She is currently the co-presenter of ITV's ''This Morning'' (2009–present) and ''Dancing on Ice'' (2006–2011, 2018–present) alongside ...

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and

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Music specials

There are six main "types" or "series" of music specials aired on ITV. The basic format remains the same for most shows. Occasionally, the star/s of the show may also present their special (such as

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on all occasions). The first special aired was ''Extreme Magic Extreme Danger'' on 15 January 2000, hosted by

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. *'' One Night Only'' – since 20 December 2008, fifth episode aired in March 2011. The first "series" of the franchise and was hosted by

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in 2008, followed by

in 2010 and most recently, Christine Lampard in 2011. Stars featured include

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and

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. *'' For the Last Time'' – since 25 September 2010, second episode aired in December 2011. Both episodes have been hosted by Christine Lampard. *'' This is...'' – since 4 December 2010, fourth episode in April 2012. Third episode was hosted by

, starring

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, and the fourth was hosted by Christine Lampard, starring

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. *''

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'' – a documentary series, celebrating music by a particular artist, group or theme. Viewers are able to vote for their favourite song in the category. Aired since 5 December 2010, it has been narrated by

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and more recently

in 2013. *'' A Night with...'' – two episodes aired in 2011. Featured artists were

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and Beyoncé, respectively. Hosted by

and later Steve Jones. *'' The One and Only'' – two episodes, first starring

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in April 2012, second starring

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and hosted by

in October 2013.

Other specials

Other specials have included ''Michael Flatley: A Night to Remember'' and ''Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality'', both presented by Christine Lampard in 2014. There have been "...''Story''" specials such as '' The Talent Show Story'' (narrated by

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) and '' Come on Down! The Game Show Story'' (presented and narrated by

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has presented/narrated a few specials including ''The Magic Show Story'' and ''The Saturday Night Story'', both of which aired in 2015.

Episodes

Music specials

Entertainment specials

''The Real Full Monty''

''The Real Full Monty'' is a number of British television specials based on the 1997 film ''

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'', featuring celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities.

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features in every special to coach the celebrities and choreograph.

=''The Real Full Monty'' (2017)

= The first episode, titled ''The Real Full Monty'' aired on 15 June 2017 featuring eight male celebrities.

=''The Real Full Monty'' and ''The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night'' (2018)

= ''The Real Full Monty'' and ''The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night'' aired on 28 and 29 March 2018.

=''The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins'' (2019)

= ''The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins'' aired on 6 and 7 May 2019.

=''The Real Full Monty on Ice'' (2020)

= ''The Real Full Monty on Ice'' featured two specials aired on 14 and 15 December 2020, themed around ''

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''.

=''Strictly The Real Full Monty'' (2021)

= ''Strictly The Real Full Monty'' featured two specials aired on 13 and 14 December 2021, themed around ''

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''.

Documentary

References

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