Richard Charles Beech
A round-up of the best Christmas TV shows and films this Christmas
The Snowman and the Snowdog - Christmas Eve at 8pm on Channel 4
Barbara goes overboard on the Christmas shopping, much to Jim's disgust!
Directed by Tim Burton. With Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway. 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen's reign of terror.
Film in which a man dresses as Santa to deceive people in parting with their money and belongings, but will he change his ways?
Animated version of the children's book written by David Walliams
From the pen of award-winning writer Julian Fellowes comes the highly anticipated Christmas Special of Downton Abbey, starring Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Smith.
After the wreck of a TV spectacle that was TOWIE Live, the TOWIE Christmas special will at least promise entertainment, even if it's unintended.
Season Finale from the Peep Show boys
A terrifying Christmas tale, 'The Snowmen'.
It doesn't matter what Miranda attempts in life, she always seems to fall flat, and Christmas is no different.
A one-off Olympic episode of Superstars will be aired over Christmas with 10 London 2012 gold medallists taking part.
A journey through the last 60 years of British Christmas number ones.
Christmas special of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces
Ant and Dec host 'Text Santa', a charity fundraising appeal with a Christmas theme.
Hoarders who are so obsessed with Christmas decorations that their homes are crumbling under the weight of all the paraphernalia.
Film starring Martin Freeman, an under-achieving school teacher tells students that a Hollywood producer will be coming to watch their school play in an effort to galvanise them. But this is far from the truth.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine. An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
The Brockman family throw a party for the neighbours but it doesn't go so smoothly.
Mammy's Christmas - Comedy starring Brendan O'Carroll as Agnes Brown, the loudest, proudest mother in Ireland.
Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates celebrate Christmas Day with a special Top of the Pops.
Disney presents a new twist on one of the most hilarious and hair-raising tales ever told. When the kingdomʼs most wanted – and most charming – bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower – 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.
Six new celebrities, including actress Sheila Hancock and former footballer Fabrice Muamba, are to take to the dance floor for Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas Day special.
A baby is left on the doorsteps of the hospital, and the midwives try to find the mother.
Christmas special of Alan Carr's hit chat show - Chatty Man
The stand-up comedian John Bishop has co-written the show, which also stars Sheridan Smith, Samantha Spiro and Chesney Hawkes
