THE Christmas Lights Switch On in Winchester this year will be broadcast to millions of homes across the UK on The One Show.

The host of the show, which is broadcast on BBC One, Matt Baker, will do the honours on Tuesday, November 10.

Christmas in Winchester has become a huge commercial success over the last five years as thousands of people flock to the city centre to enjoy the famous Christmas market and ice rink at the cathedral.

Coachloads of tourists arrive in the city bringing a big boost to shops, restaurants and hotels.

The One Show coming to the city comes after Winchester was featured in a food documentary by Terry Wogan, which saw him doing a culinary tour as part of Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip.