Yahoo News Christmas TV 2017: This year's essential guide
We've now got a pretty good picture of what this year's Christmas and New Year schedules are going to look like – and to take the stress out of your festive telly-watching, Digital Spy has assembled an all-purpose hub.
We've covered off all the major highlights from all the major broadcasters. The biggest specials, the biggest movies, you'll find them all here. Have fun... and happy holidays!
Best movies on TV over Christmas 2017 including Beauty and the Beast, Avengers, Harry Potter and more
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BBC Christmas TV guide: all the listings and highlights for 2017
Your complete guide to all the Beeb's festive specials – on Christmas Day and beyond. Read more...
ITV Christmas TV guide: all listings and highlights for 2017
All the top picks on ITV and ITV2 across Christmas and New Year. Read more...
Channel 4 Christmas TV guide: All the listings and highlights for 2017
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Channel 5 Christmas TV guide: all the listings and highlights for 2017
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7pm – Highlights from the strongman competition.
Abba: When All is Said and Done – Monday, December 18, 2017 at 9pm – This biopic traces the highs and lows of ABBA through the eyes of the two female members. Followed by ABBA: Live in Concert at 11.05pm.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Tuesday, December 19 at 7pm
Britain's Favourite Biscuit – Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 at 9pm – In a definitive top twenty countdown, Channel 5 reveals Britain's favourite biscuit. The Hob Nob? The custard cream? Or perhaps the humble digestive?
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Wednesday, December 20 at 7pm
Harry Potter: 20 Years of Magic – Wednesday, December 20 at 9pm – Documentary film tracing the remarkable tale of the most successful literary and cinematic phenomenon of all time.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Thursday, December 21 at 7pm
Donny Osmond's Easy Listening Christmas – Thursday, December 21 at 9pm – Donny kicks back into holiday mode with a special selection of the 25 greatest easy listening Christmas songs of all time. Followed by a repeat of An Audience with Donny and Marie at 10.30pm.
Christmas with the Dog Rescuers – Friday, December 22 at 7pm – Seasonal special of the heart-warming documentary series, presented by comedian Alan Davies.
Celebrity 5 Go in Search of Santa – Friday, December 22 at 8.30pm – Festive travelogue as Christopher Biggins, Joe Pasquale, Reverend Richard Coles, Rustie Lee and Sue Holderness explore Lapland and try to track down the big fella.
Elf: The Musical Live – Saturday, December 23 at 5pm – a TV broadcast of the hit stage show based on the much-loved festive film.
Blind Date Christmas Special – Saturday, December 23 at 8pm – Paul O'Grady helps singletons find love at Christmas.
Christmas Cruising with Jane McDonald – Saturday, December 23 at 9pm – The singer embarks on a series of ocean odysseys over the festive season. Followed by live variety special Jane and Friends at Christmas at 10pm.
Agatha Christie's Crooked House – Sunday, December 24 at 6pm – Murder mystery based on the Agatha Christie classic and with an all-star cast, including Glenn Close, Terence Stamp, Gillian Anderson and Christina Hendricks.
Andre Rieu: My Life in Music – Sunday, December 24 at 9pm – Documentary charting the life and success of the Dutch violinist and conductor. Followed by a repeat of Andre Rieu: Christmas in London at 10.20pm.
Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas – Tuesday, December 26 at 4.10pm – Documentary revealing where the royal family eat their Christmas dinner, when they open their presents and how they spend their Christmas Eve.
Dirty Dancing: Making Movie Magic – Tuesday, December 26 at 8.30pm – A trip down memory lane to Kellerman's Resort, to celebrate the movie that remains a phenomenon. Followed by the film itself at 10pm.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Wednesday, December 27 at 8pm
Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2017 – Wednesday, December 27 at 9pm – Taking a look back at the biggest celebrity moments of 2017 that shocked us all.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Thursday, December 28 at 8pm
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Friday, December 29 at at 8pm
Victoria Wood by Her Friends – Friday, December 29 at 9pm - Documentary about the life and career of Britain's foremost funny ladies. Followed by Victoria Wood: At It Again – a live show from 1997 – at 10pm.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Saturday, December 30 at 6.05pm
Blind Date – Saturday, December 30 at 7pm – Following the Christmas special, a new series of the dating show revival gets underway.
Greatest Ever Celebrity Wind Ups – Saturday, December 30 at 8pm – Joe Pasquale narrates a selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities.
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Sunday, December 31 at 8pm
World's Strongest Man 2017 – Monday, January 1 at 6.35pm
The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words – Monday, January 1 at 8pm – Documentary celebrating the lives and careers of one of Britain's best-loved comedy double acts.
Celebrity Big Brother – Tuesday, January 2 at 9pm – Live coverage of the launch of the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother, as another group of famous faces enter the house.
Followed by returning reality series One Night with My Ex at 10.35pm, Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side at 11.35pm and a CBB livestream from 12.30-1.15am.
Sky Christmas TV guide: all the listings and highlights for 2017
A League of Their Own: Christmas Party – Tuesday, December 19 at 10.30pm on Sky One – James Corden offers team captains Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff, as well as regular panellist Jack Whitehall, the chance to prepare a traditional Christmas dinner and partake in a festive sporting challenge.
Michael Bublé's Christmas in Hollywood – Wednesday, December 20 at 8pm on Sky One – Featuring musical performances and skits from the Canadian crooner alongside a cast of celebrity friends.
Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas – Thursday, December 21 at 8pm on Sky One – Join Gwen and her special guests for a night of holiday classics, comedy and more.
Michael Bublé's Christmas in New York – Friday, December 22 at 8pm on Sky One – Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Miss Piggy and The Rockettes join Michael for a holiday celebration.
Hugh Jackman's Greatest Musical Moments – Friday, December 22 at 9pm on Sky One – The star looks back on his career as his new movie musical The Greatest Showman hits theatres.
It's Christmas Live from the Royal Albert Hall - Saturday, December 23 at 8pm on Sky One - A concert of Christmas classics, featuring Jona Lewie, Shakin' Stevens... and Alexander Armstrong.
Ratburger – Sunday, December 24 at 6pm on Sky One – A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 children's book about a girl who makes friends with a rat, starring Walliams and Sheridan Smith.
Trollied – Sunday, December 24 at 9.30pm on Sky1 – 2017 Christmas special, with a seventh series beginning Tuesday, January 2 at 10pm.
Delicious – Friday, December 29 at 9pm on Sky1 – Dawn French and Emilia Fox both return for another run of the comedy-drama. Tasty!
Harry Hill's Tea Time – Tuesday, January 2 at 8.30pm on Sky1 – One part chat show, one part spoof cookery show, Harry casts his comedy eye over the world of cooking and cookery TV programmes.
Netflix highlights: what to watch over Christmas and New Year
Marcella – series 1 – December 18:A retired detective (Anna Friel) resurfaces to crack an an unsolved, 11-year-old case of a serial killer who seems to have become active again.
The Indian Detective – season 1 – December 19:Comedy-drama starring Russell Peters as a Toronto police officer who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in Mumbai while serving a one month suspension for incompetence.
La Casa de Papel – season 1 – December 20: A mysterious man, who goes by the name of El Profesor ("The Professor"), is planning the biggest heist ever told.
72 Dangerous Animals: Latin America – season 1 – December 22: Following the international success of 72 Dangerous Animals Australia comes the next instalment in this popular franchise.
Dope – season 1 – December 22: a docu-series about the war on drugs.
Fuller House – season 3, part 2 – December 22: the hit US family sitcom returns for a new run of episodes.
The Toys That Made Us – season 1 – December 22: Exploring some of the most iconic toys of the '80s including, G.I. Joes, He-Man, Lego and more.
Myths & Monsters – season 1 – December 23: This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
Las Chicas del Cable – season 2 – December 25: In 1928, four young women move to Madrid to work for a a modern telecoms company.
El Vato – season 2 – December 26: Regional Mexican singer El Vato and his friends struggle to succeed in the enticing but deceptive music world in Los Angeles, California.
Travelers – season 2 – December 26: A federal agent (Eric McCormack) tracks four people who suddenly seem to possess entirely new personalities, leading to a startling discovery about humanity's future.
How to Get Away with Murder – season 3 – December 29: Brilliant criminal defence attorney and law professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis), plus five of her students, become involved in a twisted murder case.
Bill Nye Saves the World – season 2, part 1 – December 29: Emmy-winning host Bill Nye brings experts and famous guests to his lab for a talk show exploring scientific issues that touch our lives.
Black Mirror – season 4 – December 29: Charlie Brooker's terrifying tech anthology series returns with a further six episodes, with stars including Andrea Riseborough, Maxine Peake, Georgina Campbell, Michaela Coel, Joe Cole and Cristin Milioti among the cast. Jodie Foster also directs an episode.
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