Christmas TV 2022 - 2024

Have we lost a channel? I could have sworn there was a Great Xmas + 1

Wasn't sure where else to put this, so dropping here as some overlap with their TV output ... some interesting output across BBC Sounds and Radio channels.

• Listeners can immerse themselves in Doctor Who The Missing Episodes over the festive period, with 26 episodes that were previously thought lost. Thanks to the ingenuity of the fans, sound recordings of these missing episodes survived and were returned to the BBC. Combined with the narration from the stars of Doctor Who, here’s a chance to listen to the three adventures starring the first two Doctors.
• Marking 50 years since The Wombles first appeared on the BBC, Richard E Grant narrates a charming adventure from Wimbledon common for BBC Radio 4, directed by Johnny Vegas
• John Finnemore reprises his role in a return to Moominvalley in Comet in Moominland narrated by Samantha Bond.
• Bill Nighy stars in A. L. Kennedy’s drama A Single Act, while Brian Cox bids farewell in comedy Bob Servant Says Cheerio
• Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas, Barbie director Greta Gerwig and queen of the kitchen Delia Smith are this year’s festive castaways on Desert Island Discs
• Inside Ghosts Christmas Special... Nathan Bryon delves into the strange goings on at Button House with the cast of Ghosts in this special episode which releases alongside the last ever episode of the show.
• Ruth Jones (Gavin and Stacey co-creator) will look back at her early comic inspirations for With Great Pleasure at Christmas

https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2023/bbc-radio-and-bbc-sounds-christmas-2023

No airdate specified but it is listed in the TV highlights:

"Once again, University Challenge celebrates Christmas by giving students a short break, and instead inviting teams of distinguished alumni to compete on behalf of their former university. Expect to see some of the UK's finest minds test themselves on one of the UK’s toughest quiz shows, with plenty of seasonal brainteasers to test what they know - and what they don't - about pretty much everything."

Heads up, the Snowman is on Channel 4 today at 5.20, followed by the Snowman and the snowdog straight after.

A lot of repeated Christmas stuff on C4, maybe they figure not worth putting new stuff up versus the competition.

e.g. Next Saturday night, a repeat of Christmas at Harewood House. Series 3

There is a new Christmas themed programme - A Royal Guide to Christmas. There were some "A Royal Guide to ..." programmes over the autumn iirc.

A look at the Christmas period for the royals, featuring extravagant black-tie dinners, celebrity carol concerts and 20-foot trees. Historically it was a 12-day celebration filled with performances, jousting tournaments and even coronations. Today, however, the royal Christmas is much more down to Earth - even the king enjoys a turkey dinner and an evening of festive telly.

There's always the crossword 😁

I'm the same. I'll never learn ha. I'll have the pen and I'll circle a few things.

And at the risk of a forum ban I shall just mention this without passing comment!

on Sky Max and NOW, a unique treat for film enthusiasts with The Unofficial Science of Die Hard & Indiana Jones. This Christmas special, featuring Chris Ramsey, Paul Chowdry, Greg James, and Maisie Adam, explores the science behind the iconic stunts of Die Hard and Indiana Jones.

It’s a fun, educational dive into what makes these movies tick and answers the perennial question – is Die Hard truly a Christmas film?

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/sky-now-christmas-line-up/

I'm not ready to think about post Christmas just yet 🤣

Hi folks - is there any app or website that has the full Christmas tv listings?

Ok thanks

The only must see for me 😊

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Yeah noticed that, was usually good. There is a clip show presented by Celine Byrne on the Saturday and on Christmas Eve morning a repeat of Bocelli Family Christmas.

TG4 have Nollaig Cois Coiribe from Galway Cathedral on Christmas Eve - but I see thats a repeat.

BBC2 will have Carols from Kings as usual.

Nothing can compete with Carols From Kings for Christmas Eve TV.

Aww , just watched The Hairy Bikers : Coming Home for Christmas.

Lovely ....poor Dave after all his cancer treatment, home with Si , cooking beautiful food for those that helped him over the last 18months . Very special episode 💔

On BBC2 if any of ye want to catch it on the player .

I think there were earlier Wonderland episodes focused on Childrens stories and then later on Gothic themes - Jane Austen likely popped up there?

I have the Gothic episodes recorded, pity it didnt air in time for Halloween.

The latest episode was focused on Christmas and touched on how those personal tragedies influenced their work (eg Dickens as you note). Sounds like there will be a lot of overlap with the earlier episodes.

Channel 4 are also showing Godfather Part 1 and 2, and for Part 3 they are showing the 'Coda' director's cut version.

Con Air is a certified classic.

Reminder for bake off fans that the new years special is on channel 4 tonight.

Meet me at St. Louis on TG4 at the mo.

Thats the one with Judy Garland singing 'Have yourself a merry little Christmas'

Classic.

OH

MY

CHRIST!

THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE!!!!!