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Sophie Buchan

Christmas TV schedule for BBC, STV, Channel 4 and more - highlights

Christmas is almost here with many people now wrapping the last of their gifts - or doing some last minute festive shopping.

But whilst we are waiting for the big day to come, it is always handy to know what there is on TV and when.

And most importantly, does it clash with any others shows that you want to watch?

READ MORE: Martin Lewis issues dates for Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's shoppers to get cheap Christmas food

We have rounded up the top five films and TV shows we think you should watch on Christmas Day across a number of channels. Here's what's on...

BBC One - December 25 2023, Sunday

  • The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Repeat) @ 7am

  • The King's Christmas Broadcast @ 3pm - also broadcast on other channels at the same time

  • Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special@ 5.10pm

  • Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel @ 6.25pm

  • Call the Midwife Christmas Special @ 7.55pm

BBC Two - December 25 2023, Sunday

  • Saturday Kitchen Christmas Best Bites @ 8.30am

  • White Christmas (1954) @ 11.35am

  • Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker @ 1.30pm

  • The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1972 (Repeat) @7.15pm

  • Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas (Repeat) @2.30am

STV - December 25 2023, Sunday

  • James Martin's Christmas Day @ 12pm
  • Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow Christmas Special @ 3.10pm
  • Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents: Polter Guys @ 4.10pm
  • The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special @ 5pm
  • The Royal Variety Performance 2022 @ 1.20am

Channel 4 - December 25 2023, Sunday

  • The Snowman @ 11.25am
  • The Great Christmas Bake off 2022 @ 12.30pm
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York @ 5.30pm
  • The Festive Pottery Throw @ 7.50pm
  • Gogglebox 2022 @ 9.05pm

Channel 5 - December 25 2023, Sunday

  • The Adventures of Paddington (Repeat) @ 8.05am
  • Britain's Favourite 90s Toys @ 8.35am

  • The Canterville Ghost @ 3.10pm
  • Jane McDonald's Highland Christmas @ 5.10pm
  • The Greatest Christmas Day Telly Ever! @ 9.25pm

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