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By Patrick Cremona\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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However you spend your Christmas, one thing that can be pretty much guaranteed is that at some point over the festive period you\u2019ll want nothing more than to settle down in front of the TV to watch a classic film.<\/p>\n

Of course, the various streaming services such as Netflix<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Amazon Prime Video<\/a> have plenty of brilliant options, but there\u2019s also another great way to treat yourself to a good film \u2013 simply by tuning in to terrestrial TV.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a huge selection of treats showing on the box over the festive season this year, from Christmas favourites like Home Alone and It\u2019s a Wonderful Life, to modern Bond flicks such as Skyfall and No Time to Die and classic musicals like Singin\u2019 in the Rain and West Side Story.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a list of some of the\u00a0best movies to watch for free on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong>, separated by genre \u2013 take a look below to find out what\u2019s on at no cost.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you\u2019re looking for\u00a0the best Christmas TV shows<\/a>\u00a0to watch this year, why not check out our guide.<\/p>

Best free kids films on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Beauty and the Beast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Beauty and the Beast.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

One of the most high profile of Disney\u2019s recent live action remakes, this new version of the tale as old as time was a huge hit with audiences \u2013 and although it falls short of the 1991 animated classic, it still makes for a rewarding viewing experience. Emma Watson stars as Belle and is joined in the cast by an exceptional all-star line-up including Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, and Josh Gad, while the musical numbers are well staged \u2013 with a show-stopping rendition of Be Our Guest a particular highlight.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 21st December, BBC One, 2:45pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Paddington 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Paddington 2.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

We\u2019re eagerly anticipating the third film in the superb Paddington series, but while we wait, this second film in the franchise makes for a delightful treat. After having been adopted by the Brown family in the first film, the lovable Peruvian bear decides to accumulate enough money to buy the perfect gift for his aunt on her 100th birthday, only to come up against a larger-than-life villain played by Hugh Grant in sparkling form. Updated for the modern day but retaining the comforting spirit of the original, this is easily one of the best family films of the last decade \u2013 and a thoroughly re-watchable one too.<\/p>\n

Thursday 22nd December, BBC One, 3:35pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Home Alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Home Alone.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be Christmas without a showing of this beloved festive classic \u2013 which remains the best entry in the ever-expanding\u00a0Home Alone<\/a>\u00a0franchise. Macauley Culkin gives one of the all-time great child performances as the plucky kid left behind by his parents, who utilises all manner of complex booby traps to stave off a home invasion by a pair of incompetent burglars. No matter how many times you\u2019ve seen it before, this remains a raucous laugh riot that should definitely get you in the festive spirit.<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, Channel 4, 5:25pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Farmageddon<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Farmageddon.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Shaun the Sheep returns for another adventure in this hit animated comedy from Aardman, which follows his adventures after an unusual extraterrestrial unexpectedly shows up on Mossy Bottom Farm. Full of smart sci-fi nods and all the slapstick shenanigans you would expect from the stop-motion studio\u2019s output, this is a treat for all the family.<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, BBC One, 1pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Frozen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Frozen.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

One of Disney\u2019s most successful ever animated features, Frozen is coming up for its 10th anniversary next year \u2013 and still remains just as popular with young viewers around the world. The plot is well-known by now: after keeping secret her power to freeze anything and anyone, Elsa becomes queen and accidentally plunges the land into permanent winter. Cue all sorts of memorable tunes, lovable characters, and charming adventures \u2013 all sure to keep just about any audience member thoroughly entertained.<\/p>\n

Boxing Day, BBC One, 12:25pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Mary Poppins<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Mary Poppins.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There aren\u2019t many films more timeless or magical than Mary Poppins \u2013 the hit musical adaptation of PL Travers\u2019s book about a practically perfect nanny who arrives to care for the two kids of an overworked London banker. Packed full of wonderful set pieces, delightful performances, and some of the most catchy tracks ever written for the screen \u2013 including Chim Chim Che-ree,\u00a0A Spoonful of Sugar and\u00a0Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious \u2013\u00a0<\/em>this is truly one of the best family films ever made.<\/p>\n

Boxing Day, BBC One, 2:25pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Mitchells vs the Machines<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Mitchells vs the Machines.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This enjoyable film was only released in 2021, but it\u2019s already gone down as something of a modern classic. One of the most original new animated flicks of the past few years, it follows the titular dysfunctional family as they find themselves fending off a robot apocalypse when things take an unexpected turn on their family road trip, with the very future of humankind now resting on their shoulders. Full of eye-popping visuals and smart gags, the film boasts a starry voice cast that includes the likes of Abbi Jacobson,\u00a0Danny McBride,\u00a0Maya Rudolph and Olivia Colman.<\/p>\n

Boxing Day, ITV1, 3:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.<\/span><\/figcaption> Universal Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Few directors working today have made as many bonafide classics as Steven Spielberg \u2013 and this tremendous film from 1982 remains one of his very best. Telling the story of an alien creature who is adopted by a young boy when he is left behind on Earth, it\u2019s an emotional and rather profound exploration of friendship and childhood \u2013 undoubtedly one of the finest family films ever made.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 27th December, ITV1, 1:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Moana<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Moana.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Another hugely popular modern Disney musical, Moana features some brilliantly catchy tunes penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with highlights including You\u2019re Welcome and How Far I\u2019ll Go. It follows Moana, the future leader of her island community, as she sets sail on a perilous mission to rescue her home from encroaching darkness \u2013 forming an uneasy alliance with the mischievous demigod Maui (brilliantly voiced by Dwayne Johnson) in the process.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 28th December, BBC One, 3:50pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Inside Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Inside Out.<\/span><\/figcaption> Disney<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Pixar has put out a huge number of classics since debuting with Toy Story back in 1995, and this 2015 effort is one of the animation studio\u2019s very best. Following the various anthropomorphised emotions living inside the head of 11-year-old Riley, it\u2019s a film that is as entertaining as it is profound \u2013 deftly and intelligently dealing with emotional conflict in an accessible way. As ever, the animation is inventive and bright with some brilliant visual gags sprinkled through the runtime.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve, BBC One, 2:50pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Best free action films on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Skyfall<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Skyfall.<\/span><\/figcaption> Skyfall \u00a92012 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. \u00a9 MGM<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There will likely always be some debate about which of Daniel Craig\u2019s outings as 007 is truly the best \u2013 but whichever way you spin it, Skywall will never be far from the top of the list. Arguably the most personal Bond film of all, it sees the iconic agent face up to his past when long-held secrets are brought to the fore during a confrontation with criminal mastermind Silva (Javier Bardem). The film features some of the finest performances in Bond history \u2013 with Judi Dench especially outstanding in her swansong as M.<\/p>\n

Thursday 22nd December, ITV1, 8pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Die Hard<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Die Hard.<\/span><\/figcaption> 20th Century Fox<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Every year there are endless arguments about whether\u00a0Die Hard<\/a>\u00a0is a Christmas film, but whatever side of the argument you sit on, there\u2019s one thing that can\u2019t be denied \u2013 it\u2019s an absolutely terrific action flick.\u00a0Bruce Willis<\/a>\u00a0is on fine form as New York cop John McClane, who is forced to defend his estranged wife\u2019s LA office building when German terrorists led by criminal mastermind Hans Gruber (a superb Alan Rickman) attack. Full of brilliant action and even better dialogue, it\u2019s deservedly regarded as a bonafide classic.<\/p>\n

Thursday 22nd December, ITV, 11:15pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Magnificent Seven<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Magnificent Seven.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Boxing Day, BBC Two, 5:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

An American remake of Akira Kurosawa\u2019s classic Seven Samurai, this remains one of the most enduring Westerns ever made \u2013 helped by a superb cast that includes Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. It concerns events after a team of elite gunmen are hired by a desperate village that has been constantly plagued by a group of hardened bandits, and famously features a musical score for the ages.<\/p>\n

1917<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1917.<\/span><\/figcaption> Universal<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Sam Mendes\u2019s World War One epic won a raft of awards upon its release in 2019 \u2013 with the impressive way in which it was filmed to look like one continuous shot coming in for particular praise. The simple plot sees two young soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, both excellent) tasked with delivering a life-saving letter to British frontline leaders on April 6th 1917, with their harrowing adventure unfolding in real-time.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 27th December, BBC One, 9pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Heat<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Heat.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Michael Mann\u2019s epic crime saga was the first film to see Robert De Niro and Al Pacino share the screen (they had both appeared in The Godfather Part II but not in any of the same scenes) and their first encounter is one of many memorable moments in this terrific film \u2013 with the final shootout another highlight. It follows the cat-and-mouse chase between a hardened detective and a notorious professional thief who is desperate to complete one last heist.<\/p>\n

Wednesday 28th December, BBC Two, 10:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n

No Time to Die<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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No Time to Die.<\/span><\/figcaption> 2021 Danjaq, LLC & Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Daniel Craig\u2019s Bond swansong proved a little divisive on its initial release in 2021 \u2013 but no one could deny that it was a bold end to a brilliant chapter in 007 history. It sees Bond come up against Rami Malek\u2019s villain Safin, who is using a deadly biological weapon for very nefarious purposes\u2026<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Day, ITV1, 8pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Best free rom-coms on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n

You\u2019ve Got Mail<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You\u2019ve Got Mail.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The second collaboration between Nora Ephron, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks \u2013 following Sleepless in Seattle \u2013 is an updated version of Ernst Lubitsch\u2019s The Shop Around the Corner. Ryan and Hanks star as owners of rival New York bookshops unaware that they are also each other\u2019s secret internet pen pals.<\/p>\n

Friday 23rd December, Channel 5, 1:25pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Four Weddings and a Funeral<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Four Weddings and a Funeral.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Together with a group of his friends, 30-something Charles is regularly invited to weddings, but he wonders if he will ever be ready to tie the knot himself. Then, at a country marriage, he meets the beautiful but elusive Carrie, who seduces him that night and leaves him utterly bemused when she returns to America the following day.<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, Channel 4, 10:40pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Love Actually<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Love Actually.<\/span><\/figcaption> Universal Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This modern festive classic from Richard Curtis follows several interconnected stories in London in the run-up to Christmas Day. People from various walks of life \u2013 among them adult film performers, a washed-up rock star, and the British Prime Minister \u2013 suffer the emotional highs and lows of being in love.<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, ITV1, 10:45pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesterday<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Yesterday.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cycling home after a gig, aspiring musician Jack is hit by a bus during a strange power cut. He wakes up to find himself in a world where nobody has heard of the Beatles, so takes advantage of this by passing their songs off as his own. Success soon comes his way \u2013 but it threatens to come between him and his manager and best friend, Ellie.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve, BBC One, 7:20pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Long Shot<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Long Shot.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in this 2019 rom-com about a free-spirited journalist who realises that the accomplished politician he runs into is his former babysitter and childhood crush. Unexpectedly \u2013 and against the advice of those closest to her \u2013 she ends up hiring him as her speechwriter when she decides to run for the presidency, with charming and sometimes hilarious results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Day, BBC One, 11:45pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Best of the rest on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Casablanca<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Casablanca.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Often regarded as one of the best films of all time, this tremendous romantic drama follows the developing romance between cynical cafe owner Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and beautiful Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) who arrives with her husband seeking passage to America. Equal parts thriller and romance, this is a wonderfully gripping and immensely quotable film that is thoroughly deserving of its fine reputation.<\/p>\n

Thursday 22nd December, 3:35pm, BBC Two<\/em><\/p>\n

Edward Scissorhands<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Edward Scissorhands.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Tim Burton\u2019s 1990 gothic classic about a synthetic man with scissor hands remains one of his very finest creations \u2013 and includes one of Johnny Depp\u2019s very finest performances. It follows events after the title character is taken in by Peg, a kindly Avon lady, only for things to take a turn for the worse when he is blamed for a crime he did not commit.<\/p>\n

Friday 23rd December, BBC Two, 4:45pm<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Wonderful Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s a Wonderful Life.<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Frank Capra\u2019s superb film is often regarded as one of the best Christmas films ever made \u2013 but it\u2019s also one of the best films ever made full stop. It follows the life of George Bailey (an extraordinary Jimmy Stewart), who finds himself unable to escape his small town \u2013 but who learns to value the importance of family and friendship following a crucial intervention from his guardian angel. Simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming, it has an outstanding ending which hasn\u2019t lost any of its power since the film was first released in 1946.<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, Channel 4, 1:25pm<\/em><\/p>\n

North by Northwest<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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One of the finest films in Alfred Hitchock\u2019s peerless filmography, this excellent espionage thriller sees an innocent man (Cary Grant) accidentally pulled into a dangerous plot. Complete with buckets of tension, a helping of wicked humour, and two incredibly memorable set pieces \u2013 one featuring a rouge airplane and the other an irresistible climax at Mount Rushmore\u2013 this is an unquestionable masterpiece from the master of suspense.<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, BBC Two, 1:40pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Catch Me If You Can<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Catch Me If You Can.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This \u201960s set drama \u2013 based on a true story \u2013 was directed with characteristic brilliance from Steven Spielberg, with Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks at their charismatic best as a prolific fraudster and the tenacious FBI agent charged with bringing him down. It\u2019s also perfect viewing for the festive season \u2013 with several key scenes taking place around Christmas.<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, Channel 4, 10:55pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Goodfellas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Goodfellas.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Simply one of the best films ever made, gangster epic Goodfellas is arguably Martin Scorsese\u2019s crowning achievement \u2013 a consistently thrilling film about the rise and fall of real-life mobster Henry Hill. The cast \u2013 including Ray Liotta and Robert De Niro \u2013 are incredible across the board, but it\u2019s Joe Pesci as the dangerously volatile Tommy DeVito who just about steals the show.<\/p>\n

Boxing Day, BBC Two, 10:15pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.<\/span><\/figcaption> 20th Century Fox<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This iconic Western paired Paul Newman with Robert Redford (they would reunite four years later for The Sting), with the duo starring as the eponymous outlaw heroes who have a knack for robbing banks. With its witty script, luminous photography and jaunty score, it remains one of the most popular Westerns of all time.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 27th December, ITV4, 3:30pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

La La Land<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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La La Land.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Damien Chazelle\u2019s swoon-worthy ode to the technicolor musicals of Hollywood\u2019s Golden Age might have famously fallen just short of picking up the Oscar for Best Picture \u2013 but it remains a truly enjoyable picture, full of brilliant spectacle and memorable musical sequences. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone excel in the lead roles, and the ending is especially spectacular.<\/p>\n

Thursday 29th December, 9pm, BBC Three<\/em><\/p>\n

Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Raiders of the Lost Ark.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Few films are as re-watchable as the Indiana Jones trilogy \u2013 and this opening instalment arguably remains the best of the bunch. Introducing Harrison Ford as the adventurous archeologist, this is a pure cinematic joy from beginning to end \u2013 with some stellar action set pieces and brilliant chemistry between Ford and Karen Allen \u2013 as Indy fights off a troop of Nazis.<\/p>\n

Friday 30th December, Channel 4, 8pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Get Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Get Out.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Jordan Peele\u2019s Oscar-winning horror recently made it onto Sight and Sound\u2019s list of the 100 Greatest Movies Ever Made \u2013 and with very good reason. It follows Chris, a young African-American photographer who is understandably anxious when he\u2019s invited to stay with his wealthy white girlfriend\u2019s parents at their family estate \u2013 only for things to end up even worse than he can possibly have imagined.<\/p>\n

Friday 30th December, E4, 10pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

West Side Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Steven Spielberg\u2019s brilliant new version of West Side Story<\/a> opened in cinemas last year, but the original remains one of the best movie musicals ever made. Filmed in glorious technicolor, this is an outstanding film with numerous iconic scenes \u2013 from the tremendous finger-clicking opening to the electric rooftop rendition of America. Rita Moreno, who stars in a different role in the newer film, is particularly good value as Anita.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve, BBC Two, 3:10pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Singin\u2019 in the Rain.<\/span><\/figcaption> MGM<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There can be no better example of the movie musical than Stanley Donen\u2019s joyous 1952 classic, which includes a string of unforgettable musical numbers (the title song, Good Morning, Good Morning and All I Do is Dream of You are some of many highlights) and stupendous performances from Gene Kelly, Donald O\u2019Connor and Debbie Reynolds. If this doesn\u2019t lift your spirits and get you dancing, then nothing will.<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Day, 1:15pm, Channel 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Check out more of our <\/strong>Film<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0coverage or find something to watch now with our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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