| What's on Now & Next (2025-12-24) | |||
| RTE One
[101] [HD:135] |
17:45 | Nuacht | The latest news headlines |
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| 17:55 | RTÉ News | National and international news. | |
| RTE2
[102] |
17:30 | Pat Shortt's Music from D'Telly | Rarely seen performances and much-loved songs from six decades of RTÉ music television production, including the Cranberries and Paul Brady |
| 18:30 | Home Alone | A boy has to fend for himself when he is accidentally left behind after his family jets off to Paris for Christmas. The youngster initially enjoys his freedom, but is soon forced to resort to ingenious booby traps to defend the family home from two dim-witted burglars. Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara and John Candy | |
| Virgin Media One
[103] |
17:40 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Ben Shephard hosts a festive edition of the quiz in which contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine and the chance of collecting the £20,000 prize for their selected charity. Taking part are former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, TV presenter Josie Gibson and fitness guru, Mr Motivator |
| 18:40 | Doc Martin | A treat for fans of the popular drama as Martin Clunes, having seemingly hung up his stethoscope just two months ago, is back just one more time for this festive special. Portwenn is full of yuletide fun, until the grumpy GP has the grotto closed down because Father Christmas has an itch that might be contagious. Leonard, the local Santa in question, becomes determined to show the doc the magic of the season - but he inadvertently upsets young James. It is up to Louisa to save the day. Meanwhile, a delighted Mrs Tishell finds herself under the mistletoe with the doctor, Morwenna becomes attached to Toby the turkey and PC Joe Penhale's attempt to woo Janice backfires | |
| TG4
[104] |
17:25 | Shrek | Anti-social ogre Shrek resolves to stop an evil ruler from banishing fairy-tale characters to his swampland home. However, the reluctant hero ends up forced to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a castle guarded by a dragon, aided only by a wisecracking donkey. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, John Lithgow, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Vincent Cassel |
| 18:57 | An Aimsir Láithreach | National and international weather forecast | |
| Virgin Media Two
[105] |
17:30 | The Masked Singer | Four celebrities compete undercover in elaborate costumes, keeping their true identities hidden. Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan try to guess the identities of Christmas Cracker, Star, Turkey Crown and Nutcracker. Joel Dommett hosts |
| 19:00 | The Chase Celebrity Special | Bradley Walsh presents as celebrity contestants Tim Lovejoy, Kay Burley, Eni Aluko and Richard Herring pit their wits against one of the ruthless Chasers in the hope of winning a potential charity prize pot worth thousands of pounds. They must work as a team and play strategically to answer general knowledge questions against the clock and race down the game board to the exit without being caught | |
| Virgin Media Three
[106] |
16:55 | The Royal | A woman suffers an injury after her ice-cream parlour is vandalised, and a family feud leaves her in need of further medical attention. Sister Brigid faces a dilemma when her pregnant sister Moira arrives seeking advice, and a cunning Susie makes plans to get rid of Eric. |
| 17:55 | Six Degrees of Santa | Christmas enthusiast and single mother Harper creates a program dubbed Six Degrees of Santa in which anonymous 'Santas' give a gift to be passed along, temporarily enjoyed, and re-gifted indefinitely. Her goal is to create a Christmas experience that's real-life, magical, and unexpected. When Harper's own gift lands in the hands of leading internet entrepreneur Jason, he's convinced that the original Santa might be his soul mate. He seeks out Harper, as the architect of the program, to help him track down this mystery woman. Romantic comedy, starring Kathryn Davis and Steve Lund | |
| BBC One
[108] |
17:30 | Paddington | An earthquake forces a bear from the Peruvian jungle to start a new life in London. He finds modern Britain to be very different from the stories told to him by his aunt, but makes a new home with a kindly family. However, a sinister taxidermist intends to turn him into a museum exhibit. Comedy based on Michael Bond's series of children's books, starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Nicole Kidman, with the voice of Ben Whishaw |
| 18:55 | EastEnders | It is the day of Yolande's carol service, and Walford is abuzz with festive spirit. Patrick and Chelsea attempt to rally Anthony on his first Christmas away from his ex-wife and children, but it's clear he's not in the mood for festivities. At the Vic, the Slaters try to buoy Zoe in the midst of her stalker ordeal, and Max's actions make an enemy of himself among the locals, and he attempts to put things right with Oscar | |
| Channel 4
[111] [HD:142] |
17:30 | Home Alone | A boy has to fend for himself when he is accidentally left behind after his family jets off to Paris for Christmas. The youngster initially enjoys his freedom, but is soon forced to resort to ingenious booby traps to defend the family home from two dim-witted burglars. Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara and John Candy |
| 19:30 | Finding Father Christmas | A father grows increasingly troubled by his son's contention that Father Christmas exists. However, 16-year-old Chris refuses to give up on Santa and embarks on a madcap mission to prove his dad wrong. The teenager's journey takes him into the heart of a Christmas conspiracy where, along the way, he meets a cabal of scientists and thinkers - including Stephen Fry, Hannah Fry, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Fox - who seem to know the truth about Santa and may have cracked the science behind his apparent magical feats. Light-hearted drama, starring James Buckley, Lenny Rush and Ele Mckenzie | |
| E4
[112] [HD:162] |
17:30 | The Big Bang Theory | Leonard isn't thrilled when he finds out Penny is considering taking a new job that has been offered to her by her former boyfriend Zack. Sheldon attempts to develop his brain further by learning new skills |
| 18:00 | The Big Bang Theory | Amy is offered a visiting research fellowship at Princeton University, and Raj makes some new living arrangements. When the guys complete their infinite persistence gyroscope project, events spin out of control | |
| BBC Four
[117] |
02:10 | Ever Decreasing Circles | Martin and Anne prepare to leave the Close, but Ann has something to say which is more important than moving house. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast 24 December 1989 |
| 19:00 | Top of the Pops | Peter Powell presents the show first shown on Christmas Day 1986. Featuring performances by Billy Ocean, the Communards, A-ha, Europe, Doctor and the Medics, Cliff Richard and the Young Ones, Spitting Image, Boris Gardiner, Diana Ross, Berlin, Simply Red, Nick Berry, Falco, George Michael and Pet Shop Boys | |
| More4
[118] [HD:168] |
14:35 | Lawrence of Arabia | An enigmatic British Army officer tries to unite the Arab nations against the Turks during the First World War, but comes into conflict with the military authorities when he engages the enemy with guerrilla tactics instead of more conventional methods. However, his increasingly torn loyalties leave him close to madness. Oscar-winning epic drama directed by David Lean, starring Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins |
| 18:55 | The Dog House | Woodgreen Pets Charity continue their mission to home abandoned dogs in time for Christmas. Fox terrier Ziggy, known for her escape attempts, tries her best to steal the hearts of the Thompson family. Winston the smiley Staffie-cross puts on the charm to win over some potential adopters and Emori the three-legged German Shepherd is introduced to retiree Pauline | |