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

Published: Friday, 17 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There\u2019s no better time than Christmas to sit down and enjoy a brilliant film \u2013 and, as ever, there\u2019s a huge selection of treats showing on the box over the festive season this year.<\/p>\n

As part of the best Christmas TV<\/a>, there\u2019s the usual mixture of old favourites like Singin\u2019 In The Rain, rom-com classics like When Harry Met Sally\u2026, and family-orientated fare like ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, so whatever your taste, there should be plenty of options to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a list of some of the best movies to watch for free on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong>, separated by genre \u2013 take a look below to fund out what\u2019s on.<\/p>

Best kids films on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Mary Poppins Returns<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Mary\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Following up one of the most beloved family films of all time more than half a century after it\u2019s release was never going to be an easy task \u2013 but this delightful sequel works brilliantly as a tribute to the original Mary Poppins \u2013 with Dick Van Dyke even returning for a cameo. Emily Blunt makes for a brilliant successor to the legendary Julie Andrews, and while the songs don\u2019t reach the heights of those in the original, there are still some excellent musical numbers including Trip a Little Light Fantastic and A Cover is Not The Book.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day, BBC One, 3:10pm<\/em><\/p>\n
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""ET"\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/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 when of the finest family films ever made.<\/p>\n
Wednesday 22nd December, ITV, 11:30am<\/em><\/p>\n
Pete\u2019s Dragon<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\""Oakes\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
David Lowery made one of 2021\u2019s very best new films with The Green Knight, but a few years before he made this terrific version of classic Disney tale Pete\u2019s Dragon \u2013 up there with the best of the studio\u2019s recent spate of live-action remakes and arguably improving on the original. It\u2019s a fantasy adventure that tells of an orphan and his guardian dragon and is a wonderful dose of family entertainment \u2013 thrilling and beguiling in equal measure.<\/p>\n
Wednesday 22nd November, BBC One, 3:05pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Sing<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\""Sing"\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
A sequel for this animated film is about to hit cinemas, so what better time to revisit the original \u2013 which includes an all-star voice cast featuring the likes of Matthew McConaughey,\u00a0Reese Witherspoon,\u00a0Seth MacFarlane and\u00a0Scarlett Johansson. The story concerns a koala who throws a talent show to save his ailing theatre but accidentally inflates the cash prize leading to a stampede of animal contestants. The film includes karaoke versions of many popular hits and is bright, vibrant experience that\u2019s sure to keep the kids entertained.<\/p>\n
Thursday 23rd December, ITV, 1:50pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Home Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Home\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
20th Century Fox<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/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 Home Alone<\/a> franchise. 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, 6pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Abominable<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This adorable animation was released in 2019 and tells of an escape mission by the Abominable Snowman \u2013 who finds three allies after he breaks out of a Chinese laboratory. What follows is a thoroughly sweet and entertaining adventure that even manages to fit in some Zen philosophy \u2013 as the yeti does his best to return to his Himalayan home.<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve, BBC One, 3pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Chitty\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Still a family favourite more than\u00a0 50 years on from its release,\u00a0 Chitty Chitty Chitty Bang Bang gets another Christmas Day outing this year. Adapted from an Ian Fleming novel with a script co-written by Roald Dahl and starring Dick Van Dyke, this film is packed with catchy songs and features an unforgettably terrifying villain in the shape of the child catcher.\u00a0The plot, if you need reminding, follows a down-on-his-luck inventor who transforms a Grand Prix car into a fantasy vehicle \u2013 one that might just fly.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day, Channel 5, 3:10pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Paddington<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Paddington"\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
We\u2019re eagerly anticipating the third film in the superb Paddington series, but while we wait this first film in the franchise makes for a delightful Boxing Day treat. The lovable Peruvian bear is adopted by the kindly Brown family but soon discovers he is the target of a wicked taxidermist, played with relish by Nicole Kidman. 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 rewatchable one too.<\/p>\n
Boxing Day, BBC One, 4:20pm (not in Scotland)<\/em><\/p>\n
Beauty and the Beast<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Beauty\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/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 lineup including Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, and Josh Gad, while the musical numbers are well staged \u2013 with a showstopping rendition of Be Our Guest a particular highlight.<\/p>\n
Boxing Day, BBC One, 2:20pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Inside Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""INSIDE\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/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 eleven-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
Wednesday 29th October, BBC One, 1:40pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Coco<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Coco\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Another recent masterwork from Pixar, Coco is perhaps one of the most emotional animations ever made \u2013 superbly tackling the issue of bereavement in an exceptionally inventive way. The film brilliantly brings to life Mexican culture in all its colourful glory, with a terrific mariachi inspired soundtrack and a rather macabre conceit \u2013 as young Miguel is transported to the magical Land of the Dead and find himself discovering more about his roots.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve, BBC One, 2:40pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Best action films on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Die Hard<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Die\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Wednesday 22nd December, ITV, 10:45pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Every year there are endless arguments about whether Die Hard<\/a> is 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. Bruce Willis is in 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
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Deckard\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Universal<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
For complicated reasons, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham were absent from the latest instalment of the long-running Fast and Furious saga \u2013 which was released earlier in 2021. But the duo did get their very own film a couple of years earlier, which now gets a Boxing Day outing this year. The film follows Luke Hobbs (Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Statham) as they find themselves forced to joining forces for a vital mission: putting a stop to a genetically enhanced supervillain.<\/p>\n
Boxing Day, ITV2, 8pm<\/em><\/p>\n
The Meg<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Speaking of Jason Statham, this 2018 blockbuster sees the action star do battle with a giant prehistoric shark \u2013 as his character attempts to rescue is reputation following a failed submarine machine five years earlier. It\u2019s an unashamedly unpretentious film that does exactly what it says on the tin \u2013 delivering some big action and an enjoyable turn from Statham. A sequel directed by Kill List filmmaker Ben Wheatley is on the cards \u2013 so here\u2019s your chance to get up to speed before then.<\/p>\n
Tuesday 28th December, Channel 5, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Ready Player One<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This sci-fi action thriller from Steven Spielberg is based on Ernest Cline\u2019s best-selling novel of the same name \u2013 and takes place in a future where the main source of entertainment is an ultra-immersive virtual reality simulation. Inside that simulation, teen gamer Wade Watts is desperate to find a hidden Easter egg that will grant him ownership of the whole system but finds himself up against assorted villains. Very much an exercise in pure nostalgia, the film includes nods to various pop culture touchstones from the \u201980s and \u201990s, with references to everything from Back to the Future to The Shining.<\/p>\n
Thursday 30th December, BBC One, 10:35pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Spectre<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Lea\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
SPECTRE \u00a9 2015 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Danjaq, LLC and Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
2021 was the year that finally gave us Daniel Craig\u2019s much delayed final outing as James Bond, and there\u2019s a chance to enjoy his penultimate mission on New Year\u2019s Eve. The second successive 007 flick to have been directed by Sam Mendes, the film sees Bond come up against his arch-nemesis Erns Stavro Blofeld (Christoph Blofeld) and despite a rather preposterous third act twist, it\u2019s a thoroughly entertaining affair \u2013 with the opening one-shot sequence through a Day of the Dead parade Mexico City a particular highlight.<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve, ITV, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Best rom-coms on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Crazy Rich Asians<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Crazy\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
The first of two romcoms starring Henry Golding to air over Christmas, this film was a huge critical and commercial hit upon its release in 2018 \u2013 the first major studio rom-com to feature a predominantly Asian cast. Vibrant, smart and \u2013 crucially \u2013 very funny, the film explores the burgeoning romance between Asian-American couple Rachel and Nick as they travel to a wedding in Singapore, where Nick discovers for the first time that Rachel\u2019s family are mega-rich.<\/p>\n
Wednesday 22nd December, BBC One, 10:35pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Last Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Henry Golding also stars in this festive romance which was released in 2019 \u2013 from a script co-written by Emma Thompson, who also stars. It tells the story of chaotic 26-year-old Kate (Emilia Clarke) \u2013 who aspires to an acting career but is currently working as a department store elf \u2013 and her meeting with a mysterious soup kitchen volunteer Tom (Golding). As the title suggests, the soundtrack is packed with songs from the late George Michael, while the film also contains a love-it-or-hate-it twist in the final act.<\/p>\n
Thursday 23rd December, BBC Two, 9pm (not Northern Ireland)<\/em><\/p>\n
Sleepless in Seattle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Sleepless\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Nora Ephron\u2019s classic script and soulful performances from Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan ensure that this romcom remains timeless, and Christmas Eve is a perfect time to give it a rewatch. It follows the romance that developed between a recently widowed man (Hanks) and a journalist (Ryan) who hears his call to a radio phone in, as the two end up forming an unlikely long-distance relationship. Inspired by Golden Age Hollywood pictures such as An Affair to Remember, this is a brilliantly funny and oh-so charming modern classic.<\/p>\n
Christmas Eve, W, 7pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Some Like It Hot<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Some\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Billy Wilder\u2019s classic comedy \u2013 featuring a never better Marilyn Monroe \u2013 follows sees two male musicians (the brilliant Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) as they dress up as women to escape the mob, with hilarity ensuing in the resulting mix-up. It\u2019s easily one of the finest comedies of all time \u2013 with undoubtedly one of the best closing lines \u2013 and holds up remarkably well more than 60 years after its release.<\/p>\n
Boxing Day, BBC Two, 2pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Moonstruck<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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MGM<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Cher won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in this terrific romantic comedy, one of the best films ever made about New York\u2019s Italian American community. It follows a widow who falls for the moody brother of her prospective fiancee and makes for a thoroughly entertaining watch \u2013 full of heart and affection for the community it portrays.<\/p>\n
Boxing Day, BBC Four, 9pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Best of the rest on TV this Christmas and New Year<\/strong><\/h1>\n
It\u2019s A Wonderful Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Clockwise\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Frank Capra\u2019s superb film is often regarded as 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, 2pm<\/em><\/p>\n
North by Northwest<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""North\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
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, 3:20pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Casablanca<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/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
Christmas Day, 11am, BBC Two<\/em><\/p>\n
Meet Me in St Louis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Vincente Minnelli\u2019s sublime MGM musical finds Judy Garland at the very top of her game \u2013 playing the daughter of a perfect American family, as we follow their various trials and tribulations over the course of the year. Margaret O\u2019Brien is also terrific as younger sister Tootie, and it contains a couple of the best musical numbers ever committed to film \u2013 including The Trolley Song and, fittingly for this time of year, Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.<\/p>\n
Christmas Day, BBC Two, 12:50pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Singin\u2019 in the Rain<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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MGM<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/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 three 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
Boxing Day, 12:40pm, BBC Two<\/em><\/p>\n
Blade Runner 2049<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Denis Villeneuve had the unenviable task of making a film that would live up to the reputation of its outstanding predecessor \u2013 but he delivered an exceptional piece of sci-fi cinema that cemented his reputation as one of the finest filmmakers working today. Ryan Gosling is great in the lead role as mysterious Los Angeles Police Department officer K, while Harrison Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard from the original Blade Runner to brilliant effect.<\/p>\n
Monday 27th December, BBC Two, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
West Side Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n
$\""Natalie\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
With Steven Spielberg\u2019s new version of West Side Story<\/a> currently playing in cinemas, there\u2019s never been a better time to revisit the original \u2013 which 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 new film, is particularly good value as Anita.<\/p>\n
Tuesday 28th December, BBC Four, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
A Star is Born<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Wednesday 29th December, BBC One, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Few Hollywood films have been remade as often as A Star is Born, and the most recent version, released in 2018, was a real triumph. Starring Lady Gaga in her first major leading screen role, and Bradley Cooper \u2013 who was also making his directorial debut \u2013 it\u2019s a brilliant modern update of the timeless story, following the touching relationship between a rising star and her troubled mentor.<\/p>\n
Judy<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\""Ren\u00e9e\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n
Thursday 30th December, BBC Two, 9pm<\/em><\/p>\n
Renee Zellweger won an Oscar for her pitch-perfect portrayal of Hollywood legend Judy Garland in this incredibly moving film\u00a0 \u2013 easily one of the best musical biopics of recent years. It follows Garland towards the end of her life as she reminisces about her career, meets some of her adoring fans, and recounts the horrendous abuse she suffered at the hands of some of the industry\u2019s most powerful men. Heartfelt, sincere and empathetic, it\u2019s a brilliant portrait of an icon.<\/p>\n
Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/strong><\/h3>\n $\""Indiana\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
SEAC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n
Few films are as rewatchable 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
Thursday 30th December, Channel 4, 6:45pm\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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