The look forward to Christmas is lastly over, and the right method to unwind through the festive break is in entrance of the telly with copious quantities of meals (and a cheeky sherry or two).
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 all the time have some corkers on telly through the festive season. With that in thoughts, what’s there to get pleasure from on the gogglebox this Christmas? Loads. Right here’s a number of the very best, listed in chronological order so you’ll be able to plan your watch calendar accordingly.
You may as well take a look at the very best festive motion pictures and reveals which are on Sky this yr.
Mog’s Christmas
Channel 4/Channel 4 web site – Christmas Eve – 7:45pm
Judith Kerr is the creator of The Tiger Who Got here to Tea, which obtained an animated adaptation a couple of years in the past. This yr, Channel 4 is airing an episode devoted to the cute feline Mog, who finally ends up happening her personal festive journey. Adjoa Andoh can be narrating the story, and extra voiceover can be supplied by Claire Foy, Benedict Cumberbatch and Miriam Margolyes.
The Nice Christmas Bake Off
Channel 4/Channel 4 web site – Christmas Eve – 8:15pm
This festive season you’ll be capable to revisit the long-lasting Bake Off not as soon as, however twice. On Christmas Eve, previous contestants George, Sophie, Dan, Amelia, Linda and Carole will all be again to bake some vacation treats. Then, on New Year’s Day at 7:40pm, Mark, Maxy, Maggie and Jürgen will compete for the 2024 particular apron.
A Ghost Story for Christmas: Lot No.249
BBC
BBC Two/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Eve – 10pm
If you would like a traditional spooky story to get pleasure from this Christmas, then the BBC has simply the factor. Mark Gatiss has tailored Arthur Conan Doyle’s quick story a few group of Oxford lecturers who expertise unusual issues when one among them purchases an historic mummy at an public sale. Higher but, it stars Equipment Harington and Freddie Fox.
Tabby McTat
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 2:45pm
From the creators of The Smeds and the Smoos comes an animated story a few busker and his pet cat. The pair reside in London, and are thrust into chaos when the proprietor, Fred, breaks his leg chasing a thief and Tabby McTat is left alone on the streets. Former Physician Jodie Whittaker can be narrating the quick movie.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Particular
BBC
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 4:40pm
Strictly can be again for its annual festive episode. Sometimes the contestants dance to Christmas classics, and we see the ten paddle come out greater than traditional due to the cheerful ambiance. The contestants this yr are Dan Snow, Sally Nugent, Jamie Borthwick, Tillie Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan.
Physician Who Christmas Particular
BBC
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 5:55pm
Whovians mustn’t miss the return of the Physician Who Christmas Particular, which options the debut of the fifteenth Physician, performed by Ncuti Gatwa. The episode is named The Church on Ruby Highway, and introduces the latest companion for the present, Ruby Sunday, who was left on a doorstep as a child.
The Nice Pottery Throw Down Christmas Particular
Channel 4/Channel 4 web site – Christmas Day – 7:30pm
This yr’s festive particular of The Nice Pottery Throw Down has a tremendous solid of comedians and actors, together with Joe Swash, Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker and Alice Levine. They’re all going head-to-head to make the very best clay creations and win the coveted Christmas prize.
The Masked Singer Christmas Particular
ITV
ITV1/ITVX – Christmas Day – 7:30pm
Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross will all be again to evaluate a gaggle of masked celebrities in whacky costumes who’re participating on this festive competitors – we’re anticipating loads of traditional Christmas tunes.
Ghosts Christmas Particular
BBC
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 7:45pm
Ghosts wrapped up its fifth season earlier this yr, which was the final full instalment. Nonetheless, there may be one last festive deal with for followers to get pleasure from. Mike’s mum is staying at Button Home, however her son and Allison quickly get fed up of her interfering. In the meantime, Robin turns to his fellow ghosts to try to seize the Christmas spirit.
Name the Midwife Christmas Particular
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 8:15pm
It wouldn’t be Christmas with out Name the Midwife, and this festive episode ought to preserve followers entertained as they look forward to season 13. This yr’s episode takes place in 1968, the place Matthew and Trixie want to spend their first Christmas collectively – however an surprising customer throws a spanner within the works.
Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Particular
BBC
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Christmas Day – 10:45pm
One more BBC Christmas staple, Mrs Brown’s Boys, is again. That is the primary of two specials – there can be one other on New 12 months’s Day. Within the first instalment, Mrs Brown’s quiet Christmas is ruined when a shock dinner visitor turns up at her home.
Vera Christmas Particular
ITV
ITV1/ITVX – Boxing Day – 8pm
DCI Vera Stanhope will return for a feature-length particular on Boxing Day. The case is a high-profile suicide, however when Vera does some digging she discovers that one thing extra sinister could also be afoot, and the case leads her to a faculty reunion.
Demise in Paradise Christmas Particular
BBC
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – Boxing Day – 9pm
This Christmas Particular of Demise in Paradise will observe on from the occasions of season 12, with DI Neville Parker throwing himself right into a homicide case after an entrepreneur is discovered useless in a ravine. The spin-off collection, Past Paradise, may even be airing its personal particular on Christmas Eve at 9pm.
Homicide is Straightforward
BBC One/BBC iPlayer – 27 December – 9pm (on iPlayer from 6am)
Agatha Christie dramas are sometimes among the most gripping issues to air through the Christmas interval, so there are excessive hopes for Homicide is Straightforward. Officer Fitzwilliam is on a practice to London when he meets a wierd lady who tells him {that a} killer is on the unfastened in a sleepy village – quickly after, the assassin strikes once more.
Taskmaster’s New 12 months Deal with
Channel 4/Channel 4 web site – 2 January 2024 – 9pm
Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne will return that will help you see within the New 12 months in type. This one-off episode will star Dragon’s Den decide and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden, Mercury Prize-nominated artist Kojey Radical, future Physician Who star Lenny Rush, wildlife TV character Steve Backshall and TV and radio host Zoe Ball head-to-head in some loopy challenges.
