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'The Highway Rat' - David Tennant (pictured) is the title star in ‘The Highway Rat’. The animated tale follows a menacing rat that gallops on horseback to steal food from other animals. Rob Brydon joins to narrate.
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'The Highway Rat' - ‘The Highway Rat’ is based on the children’s book by Julie Donaldson. It’s the fifth adaptation of her work, following ‘The Gruffalo’, ‘Room on the Broom’, and ‘Stick Man’. The program airs 4:45pm on BBC One.
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'Doctor Who' - The Christmas special for ‘Doctor Who’ is one of the most buzzed about yet. Titled ‘Twice Upon a Time’, it’s the last episode with Peter Capaldi in the leading role.
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'Doctor Who' - The Christmas special will also introduce Jodie Whittaker, replacing Capaldi. The episode will see the Doctor facing off with glass-like creatures that can freeze time.
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'Strictly Come Dancing' - ‘Strictly’ returns on Christmas Day, with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The episode will follow a successful 15th series. Glaswegian actor Joe McFadden took home the winning title this series, assisted by his dance partner Katya Jones.
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'Strictly Come Dancing' - ‘Strictly’’s Christmas special will feature past contestants dance to festive numbers. Colin Jackson, Katie Kerham, Kimberley Walsh, Robbie Savage and Jeremy Vine will all star. There’s also a Kaiser Chiefs performance to look forward to. Last year's winner was Melvin Odoom (pictured).
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'The Great Christmas Bake Off' - A switchover to Channel 4 hasn’t stopped the success of ‘The Great British Bake Off’. The show’s 2017 Christmas special follows a jubilant eighth series, with Sophie Faldo crowned the winner.
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'The Great Christmas Bake Off' - ‘The Great Christmas Bake Off’ will feature past favourites for a jam-packed festive special. Selasi Gbormittah and Val Stones return from series 7, as well as Becca-Lyne Pirkis and Paul Jagger from series four and six, respectively.
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'Call the Midwife' - ‘Call the Midwife’ is a lovable period drama that centres on midwives during the early ‘60s. The show’s Christmas special is due to air at 7:40pm on BBC One. Jennifer Kirby, Charlotte Ritchie and Jack Ashton will all star.
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'Call the Midwife' - ‘Call the Midwife’ has become something of a festive favourite for BBC One. Last year’s special took us to South Africa, where midwives aided the struggling Hope Clinic. This year’s episode will deal with the dangerous Big Freeze of 1962.
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'Upstart Crow' - ‘Upstart Crow’ stars David Mitchell as William Shakespeare in this period sitcom that follows the playwright’s endeavours. The series is written by Ben Elton with direction from Matt Lipsey and Richard Boden.
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'Upstart Crow' - The sitcom’s Christmas special will guest star Emma Thompson as Elizabeth I. The plot will follows Shakespeare as he pitches ‘Eighth Night’ to the stern Virgin Queen.
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12 / 31 Fotos
'Victoria' - ITV drama ‘Victoria’ is a hit with audiences, amassing 6 million viewers every episode. The series, which follows Queen Victoria’s reign, is set for a two-hour seasonal special. Jenna Coleman stars in the title role.
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'Victoria' - This episode will see Victoria prepare to give birth to Princess Louise. Meanwhile Prince Albert (Tom Hughes), decorates Buckingham Palace for Christmas proceedings.
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'Eastenders' - Thanks to its cunning cliffhangers, ‘Eastenders’ episodes make tabloid headlines on a daily basis. The annual ‘Eastenders’ Christmas special is no exception, with a year-long storyline coming to an end.
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'Eastenders' - The special will conclude character Max Branning’s storyline in the show. Branning is considered a villain in the soap opera, who has been treading on thin ice with his myriad rivalries.
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'300 Years of French & Saunders' - French & Saunders have been pioneering unique British comedy for 30 years. The pilot for their sketch show ‘French and Saunders’ aired March 1987, so this Christmas the two are celebrating in style.
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'300 Years of French & Saunders' - ‘300 Years of French & Saunders’ honours the duo’s enduring career. It’s a sketch show that features new characters and returning favourites. It airs 10:35pm on BBC One.
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‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ - ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ is a popular Irish sitcom created Brendan O’Carroll, who writes every episode. The show officially concluded in 2013, after series 3, but there’s been Christmas specials every year since.
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‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ - This special airs 10pm on Christmas Day. It will star Brendan O’Carroll, Jennifer Gibney and Mark Brown.
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'Snow Bears' - ‘Snow Bears’ tells the true-to-life story of a polar bear family that travel from Svalbard to the North Pole. The 400-mile journey is narrated by Kate Winslet, with music courtesy of Will Gregory.
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'Snow Bears' - The documentary is being billed as a “fun-packed, snowy adventure”. The show will air 6:30pm on BBC One.
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'Little Women' - This three-part series kicks off Christmas Day. It’s written by Heidi Thomas (‘Call the Midwife’), adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s Victorian-era novel. The series stars newcomers like Willa Fitzgerald and Annes Elwy.
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'Little Women' - The story follows the March sisters, who live and learn together in post-Civil War America. Support comes courtesy of Michael Gambon (pictured) and Angela Lansbury.
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'Travel Man: 48 Hours in Hong Kong' - ‘Travel Man’ is a show features Richard Ayoade taking trips around the world. He’s joined by celebrities, who together spend two days exploring a popular city.
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'Travel Man: 48 Hours in Hong Kong' - American actor Jon Hamm (pictured) joins Ayoade this time around. The two head to Hong Kong, trying out restaurants and marvelling at tourist attractions. Previous guests include Rob Delaney, Johnny Vegas and Lena Dunham.
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'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' - This show brings eccentric comedians and celebrities together to face-off in a year-end quiz. The questions recap the year, with pre-recorded questions from unexpected guests. Regulars Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade (pictured) return this year.
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27 / 31 Fotos
'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' - Jimmy Carr hosts the quiz. There’s a great lineup with David Mitchell and Katherine Ryan joining. Wildcard Big Narstie also guests. The UK hip-hop star has made comedic appearances on films ‘Anuvahood’ and ‘Gangsters Gamblers Geezers’.
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'The Miniaturist' - Two-part drama ‘The Miniaturist’ kicks off Christmas Day, and returns on the 27th December. Upcoming actress Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Nella Oortman. It is based on a Jessie Burton’s acclaimed novel.
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'The Miniaturist' - ‘The Miniaturist’ also stars Jack Brady. The plot follows a 18-year-old girl who, after an arranged marriage, moves to Amsterdam with her new husband.
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'The Highway Rat' - David Tennant (pictured) is the title star in ‘The Highway Rat’. The animated tale follows a menacing rat that gallops on horseback to steal food from other animals. Rob Brydon joins to narrate.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
'The Highway Rat' - ‘The Highway Rat’ is based on the children’s book by Julie Donaldson. It’s the fifth adaptation of her work, following ‘The Gruffalo’, ‘Room on the Broom’, and ‘Stick Man’. The program airs 4:45pm on BBC One.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
'Doctor Who' - The Christmas special for ‘Doctor Who’ is one of the most buzzed about yet. Titled ‘Twice Upon a Time’, it’s the last episode with Peter Capaldi in the leading role.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
'Doctor Who' - The Christmas special will also introduce Jodie Whittaker, replacing Capaldi. The episode will see the Doctor facing off with glass-like creatures that can freeze time.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
'Strictly Come Dancing' - ‘Strictly’ returns on Christmas Day, with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The episode will follow a successful 15th series. Glaswegian actor Joe McFadden took home the winning title this series, assisted by his dance partner Katya Jones.
© Brunopress
5 / 31 Fotos
'Strictly Come Dancing' - ‘Strictly’’s Christmas special will feature past contestants dance to festive numbers. Colin Jackson, Katie Kerham, Kimberley Walsh, Robbie Savage and Jeremy Vine will all star. There’s also a Kaiser Chiefs performance to look forward to. Last year's winner was Melvin Odoom (pictured).
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
'The Great Christmas Bake Off' - A switchover to Channel 4 hasn’t stopped the success of ‘The Great British Bake Off’. The show’s 2017 Christmas special follows a jubilant eighth series, with Sophie Faldo crowned the winner.
© Brunopress
7 / 31 Fotos
'The Great Christmas Bake Off' - ‘The Great Christmas Bake Off’ will feature past favourites for a jam-packed festive special. Selasi Gbormittah and Val Stones return from series 7, as well as Becca-Lyne Pirkis and Paul Jagger from series four and six, respectively.
© Brunopress
8 / 31 Fotos
'Call the Midwife' - ‘Call the Midwife’ is a lovable period drama that centres on midwives during the early ‘60s. The show’s Christmas special is due to air at 7:40pm on BBC One. Jennifer Kirby, Charlotte Ritchie and Jack Ashton will all star.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
'Call the Midwife' - ‘Call the Midwife’ has become something of a festive favourite for BBC One. Last year’s special took us to South Africa, where midwives aided the struggling Hope Clinic. This year’s episode will deal with the dangerous Big Freeze of 1962.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
'Upstart Crow' - ‘Upstart Crow’ stars David Mitchell as William Shakespeare in this period sitcom that follows the playwright’s endeavours. The series is written by Ben Elton with direction from Matt Lipsey and Richard Boden.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
'Upstart Crow' - The sitcom’s Christmas special will guest star Emma Thompson as Elizabeth I. The plot will follows Shakespeare as he pitches ‘Eighth Night’ to the stern Virgin Queen.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
'Victoria' - ITV drama ‘Victoria’ is a hit with audiences, amassing 6 million viewers every episode. The series, which follows Queen Victoria’s reign, is set for a two-hour seasonal special. Jenna Coleman stars in the title role.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
'Victoria' - This episode will see Victoria prepare to give birth to Princess Louise. Meanwhile Prince Albert (Tom Hughes), decorates Buckingham Palace for Christmas proceedings.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
'Eastenders' - Thanks to its cunning cliffhangers, ‘Eastenders’ episodes make tabloid headlines on a daily basis. The annual ‘Eastenders’ Christmas special is no exception, with a year-long storyline coming to an end.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
'Eastenders' - The special will conclude character Max Branning’s storyline in the show. Branning is considered a villain in the soap opera, who has been treading on thin ice with his myriad rivalries.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
'300 Years of French & Saunders' - French & Saunders have been pioneering unique British comedy for 30 years. The pilot for their sketch show ‘French and Saunders’ aired March 1987, so this Christmas the two are celebrating in style.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
'300 Years of French & Saunders' - ‘300 Years of French & Saunders’ honours the duo’s enduring career. It’s a sketch show that features new characters and returning favourites. It airs 10:35pm on BBC One.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ - ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ is a popular Irish sitcom created Brendan O’Carroll, who writes every episode. The show officially concluded in 2013, after series 3, but there’s been Christmas specials every year since.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ - This special airs 10pm on Christmas Day. It will star Brendan O’Carroll, Jennifer Gibney and Mark Brown.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
'Snow Bears' - ‘Snow Bears’ tells the true-to-life story of a polar bear family that travel from Svalbard to the North Pole. The 400-mile journey is narrated by Kate Winslet, with music courtesy of Will Gregory.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
'Snow Bears' - The documentary is being billed as a “fun-packed, snowy adventure”. The show will air 6:30pm on BBC One.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
'Little Women' - This three-part series kicks off Christmas Day. It’s written by Heidi Thomas (‘Call the Midwife’), adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s Victorian-era novel. The series stars newcomers like Willa Fitzgerald and Annes Elwy.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
'Little Women' - The story follows the March sisters, who live and learn together in post-Civil War America. Support comes courtesy of Michael Gambon (pictured) and Angela Lansbury.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
'Travel Man: 48 Hours in Hong Kong' - ‘Travel Man’ is a show features Richard Ayoade taking trips around the world. He’s joined by celebrities, who together spend two days exploring a popular city.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
'Travel Man: 48 Hours in Hong Kong' - American actor Jon Hamm (pictured) joins Ayoade this time around. The two head to Hong Kong, trying out restaurants and marvelling at tourist attractions. Previous guests include Rob Delaney, Johnny Vegas and Lena Dunham.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' - This show brings eccentric comedians and celebrities together to face-off in a year-end quiz. The questions recap the year, with pre-recorded questions from unexpected guests. Regulars Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade (pictured) return this year.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' - Jimmy Carr hosts the quiz. There’s a great lineup with David Mitchell and Katherine Ryan joining. Wildcard Big Narstie also guests. The UK hip-hop star has made comedic appearances on films ‘Anuvahood’ and ‘Gangsters Gamblers Geezers’.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
'The Miniaturist' - Two-part drama ‘The Miniaturist’ kicks off Christmas Day, and returns on the 27th December. Upcoming actress Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Nella Oortman. It is based on a Jessie Burton’s acclaimed novel.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
'The Miniaturist' - ‘The Miniaturist’ also stars Jack Brady. The plot follows a 18-year-old girl who, after an arranged marriage, moves to Amsterdam with her new husband.
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
What to watch over Christmas in UK
The best TV for Christmas and Boxing Day.
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We've got a lot more to watch than just the Queen's Speech this Christmas. There's oddball quiz shows, 'Strictly' showstoppers, animated romps and a 'Bake Off' to enjoy. Here's our list of essential watches over Christmas and Boxing Day.
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