Sky<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
This brand new festive film tells the origin story of Santa Claus, following a boy called Nikolas (Henry Lawfull) as he sets out on a snowy adventure in search of his missing father.<\/p>\n
Also starring Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent, Sally Hawkins, Toby Jones, Kristen Wiig and Stephen Merchant, the film promises to be one for all the family.<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and his loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical, comic and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible,\u201d Sky teases.<\/p>\n
A Boy Called Christmas is available now on Sky Cinema on Sky TV, Sky Q and NOW.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After \u2013 Sky Max, 23rd December<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sky<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
David Walliams and Sheridan Smith star in this comic spin on the traditional fairytale Hansel and Gretel, with Smith in the role of The Witch.<\/p>\n
The story picks up after the two titular children have already defeated the witch, and are returning\u00a0back home to their father (Mark Addy) and stepmother (Sophie Thompson).<\/p>\n
Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After airs on Sky Max and NOW at 8pm on 23rd December 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas <\/b>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>BBC One, Christmas Eve 6pm<\/b><\/h2>\n $\""Shaun\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
BBC \/ Ardman Animations<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
A perfect half-hour episode to sit the kids in front of while you finish any last-minute wrapping.<\/p>\n
Little Timmy goes missing in this one-off special, as Shaun and the gang set out on an adventure to try to find new, bigger stockings in time for Christmas.<\/p>\n
Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas airs on BBC One on Christmas Eve at 6pm.<\/b><\/p>\n
Terry Pratchett\u2019s Abominable Snow Baby\u00a0\u2013 Channel 4, Christmas Day 7.30pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Channel 4<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Channel 4 certainly has form when it comes to hit animated Christmas specials, and this year is no exception, with a new adaptation of Terry Pratchett\u2019s The Abominable Snow Baby, featuring the voice of Julie Walters as Granny<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The quirky special will form part of Channel 4\u2019s Christmas Day schedule<\/a>, along with Christmas film classics The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snow Dog.<\/p>\n
Terry Pratchett\u2019s The Abominable Snow Baby airs at 7.30pm on Christmas Day on Channel 4 and will also available be on All 4<\/strong><\/p>\n
Around the World in 80 Days <\/b>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0BBC One, Boxing Day 5.50pm<\/b><\/h2>\n $\""Around\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nYour new favourite TV show (trust us), BBC One\u2019s adaptation of Jules Verne\u2019s Around the World in 80 Days<\/a> is intended for family viewing, with slap-stick and in-jokes for all ages.<\/p>\n
David Tennant, who plays nervy explorer Phileas Fogg, recently described the series as a \u201cromp\u201d. \u201cI hope a bit of joy. I think it\u2019s very apt that it\u2019s set for a Christmas transmission. It\u2019s that kind of a show, it\u2019s got that kind of scale and that kind of ambition and that kind of warmth,\u201d he told\u00a0 RadioTimes.com<\/a>\u00a0and other press.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a romp, but it\u2019s got real heart to it, as well. It feels like a genuine \u2013 this phrase is overused \u2013 but it feels like a genuine piece of family entertainment, something that you can all, you know, grab a mince pie and enjoy together,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Around the World in 80 Days airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 5.50pm from Boxing Day.<\/strong><\/p>
The Voice Kids \u2013 ITV, 27th December<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\""The\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
ITV<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
A new series of The Voice Kids launches this festive season, and it will feature a brand new face on the judging panel: former Spice Girl Melanie C joining the panel alongside Danny Jones, will.i.am and Pixie Lott.<\/p>\n
Melanie C said: \u201cI\u2019ve always been a huge fan of The Voice so I am super excited to be a coach on The Voice Kids this year. I can\u2019t wait to get in one of those big red chairs and Spice things up!\u201d<\/p>\n
The Voice Kids airs all week from 27th December 2021, at 7.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Worzel Gummidge \u2013 BBC One, 28th December<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\""Worzel\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
BBC\/Leopard Pictures Ld\/Adam Lawrence<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
This gentle, nostalgic reinvention of the classic Worzel Gummidge stories is a favourite among children and adult viewers alike.<\/p>\n
Mackenzie Crook leads the cast, reprising his role as the titular talking scarecrow for\u00a0 two more episodes of family-friendly fantasy this Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Worzel Gummidge airs on BBC One at 7.15pm on 28th December 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Doctor Who\u00a0<\/b>\u2013<\/strong>BBC One, New Year\u2019s Day<\/b><\/h2>\n $\""Doctor\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Is it even Christmas without the traditional New Year\u2019s Doctor Who special<\/a>?<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s intergalactic romp (starring the soon-departing Jodie Whittaker) features\u00a0special guests including Aisling Bea (Home Sweet Home Alone<\/a>), Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black) and Pauline McLynn (Father Ted).<\/p>\n
Doctor Who will air on New Year\u2019s Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The legendary Christmas double issue of Radio Times will be on sale from Tuesday 7th December \u2013 read more<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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