For this Christmas week, be on the lookout for these binge-worthy TV highlights to light up the festive holiday!
The Christmas week is officially here, and television has curated just the perfect watchlist for everyone. From festive specials and cosy comfort viewing to big-ticket streaming finales, the week is officially stacked with must-watch television. So whether you are settling in after a hearty Christmas dinner or cosying up on the couch with hot cocoa for a binge-watch session, this year’s Christmas TV lineup has something for every mood.
If you’re planning your Christmas viewing schedule, we present the biggest TV treats lighting up screens. From BBC staples to new episodes of popular shows, here’s what to watch, when they are scheduled, and where to find them.
The much-loved medical period drama is more popular during the holiday seasons due to its specials. And this year, Call the Midwife Christmas episode is taking a bold turn, sending ‘Sister Julienne’ and a medical team to Hong Kong to aid the victims of a devastating landslide. Nevertheless, the show ensures the festive warmth remains intact despite the high emotional stakes of the overseas mission. The episode is scheduled to air on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, on BBC One and iPlayer, at 8:15 p.m. (EST).
In keeping with tradition, King Charles is set to deliver his fourth Christmas address to the Commonwealth this year. The King will reflect on the year and deliver his seasonal message, which will be broadcast to millions across the UK. The speech is scheduled for Christmas Day, to be broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV1 at 3:00 p.m. UK time.
The animated adaptation, based on the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book, has quickly become a modern-day Christmas tradition. This heartwarming tale, of two devoted scarecrows whose wedding plans go awry, is as charming as any. A treat for kids and parents alike, the animated show is a heartwarming watch for families, featuring voice performances from Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson, and Sophie Okonedo. This Christmas Day, The Scarecrow’s Wedding will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer at 3:10 p.m. (2:30 p.m. UK time, 8:00 p.m. IST).
The festive edition of the British dance reality show will see six couples competing under the glitterball to be crowned the ‘Strictly Christmas Champion’. The pairs competing in the episode will include Scarlett Moffatt and Vito Coppola; Melanie Blatt and Kai Widdrington; Jodie Ounsley, aka Fury, and Neil Jones; Nicholas Bailey and Luba Mushtuk; Babatunde Aléshé and Nancy Xu; and Brian McFadden and Michelle Tsiakkas. Expect emotional goodbyes, high-energy routines, and plenty of sparkle, available on BBC One and iPlayer at 5:30 p.m.
The much-loved cooking show will welcome the cast of Channel 4’s much-loved sitcom Peep Show for its festive special. Expect Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, and Matt King to tackle biscuit decorations, a turkey pie technical, and sitcom-inspired showstoppers. The Christmas special episode is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Channel 4.
Amandaland is hands-down one of the most anticipated festive comedies. For the Christmas special episode, ‘Amanda’(Lucy Punch) heads to the countryside for a supposedly traditional Christmas hosted by ‘Aunt Joan’ (Jennifer Saunders). Also starring Joanna Lumley as ‘Felicity Sanderson’, expect sharp humour with a touch of family drama as the episode makes some big revelations about Amanda’s past. The episode will be available on BBC One and iPlayer at 9:15 p.m.
The first season of Vince Gilligan’s slow-burning sci-fi series is reaching its conclusion during Christmas Week. So far, the series has earned mixed reviews, but fans of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have praised the depth of characters, especially noting Rhea Seehorn’s performance. Ending the season in the festive week, it can be a perfect post-Christmas binge for fans of the show. Pluribus is available to stream on Apple TV+.
After the nail-biting first four episodes of Volume 1, which aired on Netflix on November 26, 2025, the highly anticipated Volume 2 is slated for release in the US on Christmas Day and in the UK on early Boxing Day (December 26, 2025)in the UK and India. With Hawkins under military lockdown and ‘Vecna’ still nowhere to be seen, the story builds toward the finale, which will arrive on New Year’s Day.
Whether you are looking for some added festive comfort or looking for late-night binging events, Christmas TV this year is offering plenty of reasons to hang out on the couch. Which programs from the list are you the most excited for?
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