The AnswerBank's Christmas TV Picks

[AB Editor]

Christmas TV Guide

Television is undoubtedly a staple of British Christmas festivities, and now more than ever there are a host of movies and shows on that cater for all ages and tastes.

So, whats on the box this year? Here are The AnswerBank's prime-TV picks for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Christmas Eve

Cars, BBC1, 3:05pm

A great movie for the kids, Cars tells the story of Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and his adventures as he tires to win the Piston Cup. Animated movie from Pixar.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, BBC1, 5:15pm

A great family movie to settle into the evening with. With war brewing, the Pevensie children must help the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia, Prince Caspian, overthrow his uncle and reclaim his heritage.

Peep Show & Tell, Channel 4, 9:00pm

This is a must watch for fans of the series. This show takes a look behind the scenes of Peep Show and details how the multi-award winning comedy is put together. Hosted by David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

Christmas Day

Doctor Who, BBC1, 6pm

The Doctor returns after a lengthy hiatus as he attempts to save Rory and Amy from impending doom!

The One Ronnie, BBC1, 5:10

Ronnie Corbett hosts a star-studded show to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Come Fly with Me, BBC2, 9pm

Matt Lucas and David Walliams new comedy series spoofing the "Airport" series of documentaries.

Boxing Day

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, ITV1, 4:10pm

Tim Burton remake of the much-loved book and movie. Starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.

[AB Editor]

Please feel free to discuss the Christmas TV schedule here!

Ed

[tiggerblue10]

Will anybody be watching the soaps for a depression kick?

[looobylooo]

well, not alot on again then ed .. as per ...

[mccfluff]

the tim burton remake is not good,i couldn't take to jonny depp at all.

i'll go with come fly with me though and price caspian though

[craft1948]

I'm pleased that I know I'm getting a very big book for Christmas......

[cazzz1975]

as much as I like disney films its the second year on the trot that they are showing the polar express on xmas day morning :/

[redman41]

Christmas Eve : BBC4- ( 21.30-22.30 )Gospel and Soul Stars singing Xmas
Xmas Day : BBC 1 ( 1900-2000 )Strictly Come Dancing Xmas Special
BBC2 : ( 20.35-2120 ) Blackadder Xmas Carol
A fair mixture of Programmes but also a lot of repeat Xmas Films as usual.

[rowanwitch]

sorry Redman...it will be strictly, noel edmonds and possibly something with animals in....mum is the keeper of the remote

[redman41]

Who am I to argue with that Rowan ! Your Mum can have the remote but I have you !! x

[dotty.]

300 is on on Thursday, amazing film.
Nowt else has caught my eye in the Xmas Radio Times and for awd sake, do we have to have Dr Who on Christmas Day? limited apeal I would have thought,

[JMR27]

There's nothing I would watch in that selection.
There's a 'spooky tale' on Christmas Eve called "Whistle and I'll Come to You" starring John Hurt - I'll definitely be watching that and corrie, of course.

[Tizzi24]

What a load of tosh! There's absolutely nothing I want to watch on Xmas Day, good job I have a load of books I want to read and DVD's to watch!

[Ankou]

i like your selection ed, but you have missed out the strictly special which we will be watching. soaps will be avoided at all cost.

having browsed through all the crimbo films, there aren't many that are less than 5 years old, and most of the kiddy ones we have on dvd anyway. i don't mind old films say from the 50s and 60s, but not the crappy cheesy 80's ones ....bah humbug.

[barb1314]

Not one thing on for me. I quite fancy the new 'Upstairs Downstairs' Not sure when it's one though. Sorry I hate Dr Who and haven't watched it since I was about 10. Enjoy though everyone. Merry Christmas.

[BertiWooster]

// The Chronicles of Narnia //

I remember as a schoolboy reading the ' voyage of the dawn treader ' .

The illustration of the beast , scared the sh1t out of me .

[trt]

Is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, BBC1, 5:15pm the follow up to the first one?

[mike11111]

Wot? No Mary Poppins or Wizard of Oz? Crap Christmas this will be!

[MarkRae]

Anyone who prefers the Tim Burton abomination of 'Charlie' to the original with Gene Wilder and Roy Kinnear et all really needs to take a step back...

[mike11111]

I'd never heard of Gene Wilder till Blazing Saddles came along. Absolutely brill!