Christmas TV schedules
Christmas Eve: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
Christmas Day: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
December 26: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
07.20: FILM: Two By Two (2015)
Two strange creatures and their kids sneak onto Noah's Ark but disaster soon strikes.
09.00: FILM: Garfield 2: A Tale Of Two Kitties (2006)
Garfield winds up in London and is mistaken for an upper-class cat.
10.35: The Simpsons (repeat)
Three classic Christmas episodes, back to back.
11.55: The Tiger Who Came To Tea (repeat)
Hand-drawn animated version of the classic kids' tale.
12.25: The Snowman (repeat)
A Christmas staple.
13.00: Father Christmas (repeat)
Animated tale following what Santa gets up to on the other 364 days of the year.
13.30: The Snowman and the Snowdog (repeat)
Animated sequel.
14.05: The Great Christmas Bake Off 2020 (repeat)
Another chance to see this year's festive special featuring contestants from the last few years.
15.20: Channel 4 News
The latest news headlines and Christmas Day weather.
15.25: The Alternative Christmas Message
This year exploring the question of trust in a fake news era.
15.30: FILM: The Italian Job (1969)
Classic crime comedy with Michael Caine, Noel Coward and Benny Hill.
17.30: FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)
Sequel, starring... erm.. Donald Trump.
19.40: Quentin Blake's Clown
Animation about a little toy clown who is thrown out by his owner and goes on a journey to find a new home.
20.10: Escape to the Chateau at Christmas
The Strawbridges prepare to celebrate a family Christmas in France.
21.10: Gogglebox 2020
A look back at the TV highlights of 2020, as seen through the eyes of the Goggleboxers.
23.10: First Dates at Christmas (repeat)
Singletons go on dates at a festive countryside location.
00.15: FILM: Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Classic Richard Curtis romcom starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell and John Hannah.
02.15: Come Dine With Me Christmas Special 2012 (repeat)
With celebrity dinner guests Maizie Williams, Jona Lewie, VV Brown and Toby Anstis.
Christmas TV schedules
Christmas Eve: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
Christmas Day: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
December 26: BBC One | BBC Two | ITV | Channel 4 | Channel 5
Neil Wilkes
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