This Christmas Day, Britain's major broadcasters are rolling out a spectacular line-up of festive entertainment, promising a day of brilliant films and special episodes to enjoy. With a schedule packed full of family favourites, blockbuster movies, and exclusive specials, there's something for everyone to savour after the Christmas dinner chaos.
The Complete Christmas Day TV Listings
From early morning animations to late-night comedy, the television schedule for 25th December 2025 is a veritable feast. Here is the full breakdown of what's airing across the main channels, so you can plan your viewing perfectly.
BBC One's Festive Feast
BBC One kicks off with family-friendly animations including The Snail and the Whale at 9am and Stick Man at 9:30am. The day features a Christmas Morning Service from Bradford Cathedral, followed by the beloved Bluey's Christmas Bundle and a new Wallace & Gromit adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl.
The afternoon offers Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical at 1pm and the traditional King's Speech at 3pm. Prime-time highlights include the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special at 5:30pm, Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel, and the always dramatic EastEnders. The evening concludes with the Call the Midwife Christmas Special, the debut of Amandaland Christmas, and classic comedy from Mrs Brown's Boys and Absolutely Fabulous.
ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 Highlights
Over on ITV1, after the usual daytime shows, the festive programming begins in earnest with James Martin's Christmas Day at 1pm. The channel also broadcasts the King's Speech before treating viewers to the classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark at 3:10pm. Soap fans can enjoy Emmerdale and Coronation Street, followed by special editions of Bullseye and The 1% Club.
Channel 4 offers a cinematic journey, starting with animated classics The Snowman and Father Christmas. The line-up includes Frozen 2 at 3:10pm and the perennial favourite Home Alone 2: Lost in New York at 5:50pm. The channel's flagship festive bake-off returns with The Great Christmas Bake Off 2025 at 8pm.
Channel 5 celebrates with music and movies, featuring programmes like Britain's Favourite Christmas Songs with Andrew Ridgeley. The film selection includes Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at 3:25pm and the epic Armageddon. The night finishes with nostalgic clips from Only Fools and Horses and Billy Connolly.
Planning Your Perfect Christmas Viewing
With such a wealth of options, from BBC Two's cultural offerings like Carols from King's and The Nutcracker to ITV's comedy specials, the challenge will be choosing what to watch. The schedule is designed to provide continuous festive entertainment, allowing families to relax together with a mince pie and a drink in hand. Whether your taste leans towards heart-warming specials like Call the Midwife, big-screen adventures, or laugh-out-loud comedy, this year's Christmas Day TV has it all covered.
