Hundreds of Santas raced along Venice's Grand Canal. #Christmas #Italy #BBCNews

In the 13th edition of the “Regata dei Babbi Natale” (Santa Claus' regatta) in Venice, 32 gondalas raced along the Grand Canal. #Venice #Italy #Gondala #Christmas #SantaClaus #BBCNews

There’s a fierce debate over Christmas dinner tables in Italy: Which dessert reigns supreme, panettone or pandoro? Chris Livesay visited two bakeries in Rome to see what makes each treat special. #italy #christmas #panettone #pandoro

Rowan Atkinson can no longer holiday anywhere thanks to Mr Bean! Italy... I don't know whether you should be happy or offended? 🇮🇹 Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet, talking about his new role in the table-tennis comedy-drama Marty Supreme; double Oscar winner Emma Thompson, starring in Apple TV conspiracy thriller Down Cemetery Road; comedy great Rowan Atkinson, returning as the chaotic Trevor Bingley in new series Man vs. Baby; and former editor-in-chief of

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