Best Christmas TV That’s Free to Watch

With the Christmas season now upon us, something most of us look forward to is snuggling-up on the sofa, with a warm drink, watching the best films and TV shows. Here at Mr Lender we’ve saved you having to go through the entire Christmas TV guide with our top picks of films and TV shows on free-to-air TV channels over the Christmas period.

WEDNESDAY 23RD DECEMBER What’s on: Finding Dory Channel: BBC 1 Time:  3:40pm Enjoy a mid-week film for all the family with Finding Dory – Disney Pixar’s much anticipated follow up to the ever-popular Finding Nemo. Also on: Nativity, BBC 1, 10:15am Mary Berry Saves Christmas, BBC 1, 6:30pm First Dates at Christmas, Channel 4, 9:00pm

CHRISTMAS EVE What’s on: The Great Christmas Bake Off Channel: Channel 4 Time: 7:40pm Bake Off is back with a one-off Christmas special. Join Paul Hollywood and the team and you may even find some last-minute inspiration for your sweet treats on Christmas Day. Also on: A Christmas Carol, Channel 4, 12:40pm It’s a Wonderful Life, Channel 4, 2:35pm Birds of a Feather Christmas Special, ITV, 9:15pm

CHRISTMAS DAY What’s on: Eastenders Channel: BBC 1 Time: 9:10pm If there’s one thing guaranteed every year, it’s that it won’t be a trouble-free  Christmas Day for the residents of Albert Square. Discover the latest drama with Eastender’s extended Christmas Day episode. Also on: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Channel 5, 3:10pm Strictly: The Christmas Countdown, BBC 1, 4:45pm Home Alone 2, Channel 4, 5:30pm Coronation Street, ITV, 7:00pm Call the Midwife Christmas Special, BBC 1, 7:40pm Mrs Brown’s Boys, BBC 1, 10:00pm

BOXING DAY What’s on: The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special Channel: ITV Time: 6:00pm Test your and your family’s general knowledge with The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special. Celebrities featured include Tim Lovejoy, Kay Burley, Eni Aluko and Richard Herring. Also on: Shrek the Third, Channel 4, 5:00pm The Repair Shop at Christmas, BBC 1, 6:45pm Dunkirk, BBC 1, 9:05pm Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Channel 4, 9:05pm

SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER What’s on: Despicable Me Channel: ITV Time: 2:35pm Enjoy a relaxing Sunday with another family-favourite and see what the Minions are getting up to with Despicable Me. Steve Carrell voices one of the most iconic movie characters in this legendary animation. Also on: The Sound of Music, BBC 1, 3:45pm The Supervet at Christmas, Channel 4, 8pm Who Wants to be a Millionaire Celebrity Special, ITV, 9:15pm

MONDAY 28TH DECEMBER What’s on: Matilda Channel: Channel 5 Time: 12:55pm Make the most of the bank holiday Monday with the classic family film for all ages, Matilda, with the excellent Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Mara Wilson. Also on: The Jungle Book, BBC 1, 3:00pm Christmas University Challenge, BBC 2, 8:30pm Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure…, ITV, 9:30pm

TUESDAY 29TH DECEMBER What’s on: Wonder Woman Channel: ITV Time: 7:30pm Bring some action to the festive season with the Network Premiere of 2017’s Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot as she attempts to save humanity from destruction. Also on: Frozen, BBC 1, 3:35pm Penguins: Meet the Family, BBC1, 6:30pm MasterChef The Professionals: A Festive Knockout, BBC 1, 8:00pm

WEDNESDAY 30TH DECEMBER What’s on: Dirty Dancing Channel: Channel 5 Time: 6:00pm A must-see feel good film starring Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze. This romantic musical drama is considered one of the most iconic films ever made. Also on: Stephen Fry’s 21st Century Firsts, ITV, 8:30pm Not Going Out, BBC 1, 9pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE What’s on: Paddington Channel: Channel 4 Time: 5:15pm End the year with 2014’s hit family film, Paddington, which sees the Peruvian bear start a new life in London. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is the perfect way to start your New Year’s Eve plans. Also on: Beauty and the Beast, BBC 1, 2:20pm Syfall, ITV, 9:00pm The Graham Norton New Year’s Eve Show, BBC1, 10:25pm Jool’s Annual Hootenanny, BBC 2, 11:15pm

NEW YEAR’S DAY What’s on: Dr Who Christmas Special Channel: BBC 1 Time: 6:45pm Jodie Whittaker continues her portrayal of the iconic Doctor leading the way to fight the dreaded Daleks. The Dr Who Christmas Special airs on New Year’s Day. Also on: Jumanji, Channel 5, 2:30pm The Greatest Showman, Channel 4, 5:30pm Dancing on Thin Ice with Torvill & Dean, ITV, 9pm Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, Channel 4, 9pm

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