ASIDE from opening presents and feasting on a delicious Christmas dinner, the season also gives families the opportunity to come together and watch some festive programmes on the TV.

Here are some of the top picks for Christmas Day and Boxing Day:

 

  • The King – Christmas Day, 3pm, BBC One
  • In For a Penny: Christmas Crackers – Christmas Day, 3.45pm, ITV1
  • Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special – Christmas Day, 4.40pm, BBC One
  • Doctor Who – Christmas Day, 5.55pm, BBC One
  • Emmerdale – Christmas Day, 6.30pm, ITV1
  • Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel – Christmas Day, 6.50pm, BBC One
  • Coronation Street – Christmas Day, 7pm, ITV1
  • The Masked Singer: Christmas Special – Christmas Day, 7.30pm, ITV1
  • Call the Midwife – Christmas Day, 8.15pm, BBC One
  • The Piano at Christmas – Christmas Day, 8.45pm, Channel 4
  • EastEnders – Christmas Day, 9.45pm, BBC One

 

  • Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Christmas Special – Boxing Day, 5.45pm, ITV1
  • Charles III: The Coronation Year – Boxing Day, 6.50pm, BBC One
  • Coronation Street – Boxing Day, 7.30pm, ITV1
  • Vera – Boxing Day, 8pm, ITV1
  • EastEnders – Boxing Day, 8.25pm, BBC One
  • Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2023 – Boxing Day, 9pm, Channel 4