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
06.00: Good Morning Britain
Featuring the cast of the Call The Midwife Christmas special.
09.00: Lorraine
The latest entertainment, current affairs and fashion news.
10.00: Loose Women
Earlier than usual, the ladies put the world to rights on Christmas Eve.
11.00: FILM: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
A rebellious elf walks out on Santa at the busiest time of year.
13.05: ITV Lunchtime News
Followed at 13.10 by local news.
13.15: The Masked Singer: The Story So Far (repeat)
A look back at what happened in series one of the unconventional singing competition.
14.15: Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular from the Albert Hall
A concert of festive favourites, featuring surprise guest performers.
16.10: ITV Evening News
Followed at 16.25 by local news.
16.40: Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Christmas Special
Featuring celebrity contestants Clare Balding, Joe Swash and Sherrie Hewson.
17.45: Celebrity Catchphrase Christmas Special
With Jordan Banjo, Harry Redknapp and Helen George.
18.45: Emmerdale
Charity is left hurt, while Cain organises a romantic night in.
19.45: Coronation Street
David and Shona prepare for one last Christmas together.
20.15: Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow Christmas Special
A festive revival of gameshow classic The Price Is Right.
21.15: Birds of a Feather
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place. New Christmas special guest starring Les Dennis.
22.00: The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show
With guests including Bradley Walsh, Barney Walsh, Michelle Keegan and Mo Farah.
22.55: ITV News
Followed at 23.14 by a local weather bulletin.
23.15: Carols at Christmas 2020
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe host a Christmas Eve celebration from Greater Manchester.
00.15: Chefs' Burnt Bits (repeat)
A selection of bloopers featuring famous chefs.
00.45: FILM: Casino Royale (1967)
David Niven stars as James Bond in a spoof adventure that sees an ageing 007 come out of retirement.
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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