{"id":27829,"date":"2022-12-25T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T06:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1757945"},"modified":"2022-12-25T22:03:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T21:03:42","slug":"tv-schedule-and-listings-for-christmas-day-25th-december","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/tv-schedule-and-listings-for-christmas-day-25th-december\/","title":{"rendered":"TV schedule and listings for Christmas Day, 25th December"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James Hibbs\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Sunday, 25 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It\u2019s Christmaaaassss! The big day is finally here, and with it arrive all the usual TV treats we have come to expect.<\/p>\n

Whether your day is primarily spent unwrapping presents or sitting round the dinner table, don\u2019t forget that there are still plenty of big specials, returning shows and family favourites set to air throughout the day.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of comedy then you\u2019re in luck, with specials of Ghosts<\/a> and Mrs Brown\u2019s Boys<\/a> as well as the final ever Doc Martin<\/a> in store.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> and Call the Midwife<\/a> are both returning for their festive treats, Julia Donaldson is back with a new animated short adaptation<\/a> and there is of course also the King\u2019s Speech<\/a> on at 3pm, while Channel 4\u2019s Alternative Christmas Message<\/a> will go out at 5:25pm.<\/p>\n

Not sure what to watch or when it\u2019s all on? We\u2019ve got you covered. Read on for the TV highlights for Christmas Day 2022.<\/p>

TV schedule and listings for 25th December<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Smeds and The Smoos \u2013 2:30pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Smeds and the Smoos.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In what has become a Christmas tradition of late, there is a new Julia Donaldson animated adaptation on the way, this time recreating her book The Smeds and The Smoos. It tells the tale of two young aliens from warring families who fall in love and run away, leading their relatives on a chase across outer space. It stars Sally Hawkins, Bill Bailey, Adjoa Andoh, Meera Syal and Rob Brydon in voice roles.<\/p>\n

The King\u2019s Speech \u2013 3pm, BBC One, BBC Two and ITV1<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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King Charles III<\/span><\/figcaption> Jane Barlow – WPA Pool\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At 3pm on Christmas Day 2022, King Charles III will deliver his first annual Christmas Message to the nation and the Commonwealth since ascending the throne earlier this year. The address is set to last for approximately 10 minutes, in what has been a Christmas tradition since 1932.<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2022 \u2013 5:10pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2022<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Guy Levy<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Taking to the Strictly dance floor in this year\u2019s Christmas special are a brand-new group of celebs, hoping to lift the Christmas Glitterball \u2013 there\u2019s Alexandra Mardell, George Webster, Larry Lamb, Nicola Roberts, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Rosie Ramsey. Judges Craig, Motsi, Shirley and Anton will all also be back for some festive fun, in this hour-and-a-quarter long special.<\/p>\n

The Alternative Christmas Message \u2013 5:25pm, Channel 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tom Daley delivering Channel 4\u2019s Alternative Christmas Message in 2021<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

We don\u2019t yet know what form this year\u2019s Alternative Christmas Message will take, or who will be delivering it, but it is set to once again air on Channel 4 this Christmas Day, starting at 5:25pm. Last year\u2019s address was hosted by Tom Daley, whose speech was filled with a heartfelt message of inclusion.<\/p>\n

Ghosts: It\u2019s Behind You \u2013 7:25pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The cast of Ghosts Christmas special 2022<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

This latest Christmas special from the BBC comedy series finds the Pat questioning his identity following a festive trip down memory lane, while the ghosts come up with a surprise Christmas present for Alison, whose family lunch does not go to plan. Expect plenty of hijinks in this half hour special starring the usual cast including Jim Howick, Charlotte Richie, Lolly Adefope and more.<\/p>\n

Call the Midwife <\/strong>2022 <\/strong>Christmas Special \u2013 7:55pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nurse Trixie Franklin (Helen George), Collette Corrigan (Francesca Fullilove), Nurse Nancy Corrigan (Megan Cusack) and Nurse Lucille Anderson (Leonie Elliott) in Call the Midwife Christmas special 2022.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC \/ Neal Street Productions<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This year\u2019s Call The Midwife special is set in December 1967, and finds the midwives moving the maternity clinic into new premises. They are visited by Rhoda Mullocks who is heavily pregnant and nervous after her last baby was born with limbs affected by Thalidomide. Other storylines see Nurse Crane caring for a pregnant single mother recently released from prison, and Fred looking to raise money for families still affected by the train crash with a talent show.<\/p>\n

Doc Martin \u2013 9:05pm, ITV1<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Doc Martin 2022 Christmas special<\/span><\/figcaption> Buffalo Pictures for ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

18 years since the Doc first appeared on screen, we\u2019re finally saying goodbye to Portwenn, in this hour-and-a-half Christmas special. In the episode, Martin has the grotto shut down because he fears Santa has something contagious. At James\u2019s disappointment, Louisa takes matters into her own hands and arranges a Christmas parade.<\/p>\n

EastEnders \u2013 9.25pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kellie Bright as Linda Carter, Danny Dyer as Mick Carter and Charlie Brooks as Janine Butcher in front of a clifftop for EastEnders<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron\/Matt Burlem<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Of course, the biggest moment in the soap calendar this year has to be the departure of Danny Dyer\u2019s Mick Carter from EastEnders. The character has been in a destructive love triangle with ex-wife Linda (Kellie Bright) and scheming pregnant new wife Janine (Charlie Brooks) but now secrets are set to be exposed on Christmas Day and it will all build up to a car chase and clifftop showdown. The rest is under wraps, but how will Mick depart Albert Square?<\/p>\n