![]() KC Christmas Day Miracle on 34th Street TG4, 12.40pm Sharon Corr will recite a Patrick Kavanagh poem, while John Sheahan from The Dubliners will be joined onstage by his daughter Ceoladh for a rendition of the Marino Waltz. Ireland’s queen of the blues will be joined onstage at the Pepper Canister Church in Dublin by Glen Hansard, Jack L, Loah and Hawke the Band for a run-through of some seasonal favourites – heavily seasoned with Irish flavours. If you can’t make it home for Christmas, don’t worry – Imelda May has gathered a bunch of her musical friends together for a Celtic-themed Christmas concert that’s sure to make you feel right at home wherever you are. “Like the wind.” DC Christmas in Ireland with Imelda May and Friends Sky Arts and Now, 9.30pm The cameos from John Gielgud and Lindsay Anderson are delightful. The nostalgic tale of two differently honourable men competing at the 1924 Olympics has weathered the years well since it was first released, in 1981. It’s not so well known now that this classic’s win at the Oscars was seen as a huge upset. To get you ready for this heartwarming Christmas special, Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse and Me (BBC Two, 3.55pm) tells the story of the author and illustrator’s formative years growing up on a farm in rural England and the life events that fired his imagination. ![]() Now, Mackesy directs the animated version of the beloved book, so settle down with the whole family for this story of an unlikely fellowship united in the search for home. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse BBC One, 4.55pmĬharlie Mackesy’s illustrated children’s book has captured the hearts of millions of readers both young and old with its simple message of friendship, kindness and conquering fear. Yes, as a (once Fox) Searchlight film, its streaming home is now with Bambi and The Love Bug. Already shaping up to be a huge player at the Oscars, Martin McDonagh’s winning rural comedy stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as old friends who fall out inexplicably during the Civil War. KCĬolin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in The Banshees of Inisherin The Banshees of Inisherin Disney+, streaming The year is 1863, and Mr Wraxhall (Jason Watkins) becomes fascinated by a long-dead Swedish nobleman who once made a strange journey to the Holy Land – on unholy business. The Beeb are killing it (forgive the expression) with their ghostly December programming this year – a new run of Inside No 9 and now this, Mark Gatiss’s latest MR James adaptation. KC A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus BBC Two, 10pm Starring Anna Maxwell Martin and Diane Morgan, and there’s a special guest appearance by Joanna Lumley. This series, co-written by Sharon Horgan, has raised the bar for cringe comedy, and we can guarantee that this festive special will end in madness, mayhem and mistletoe mishaps. Kevin Courtney Motherland: Last Christmas BBC One, 9.30pmĬhristmas is a stressful time for many, but you don’t know stress until you’ve seen the mummies of Motherland muddle through their most chaotic one yet. Eight celebs from past series have been handpicked to rise to the Christmas dinner challenge, including Happy Mondays legend Bez, athlete Iwan Thomas, pop star Josh Cuthbert and opera superstar Lesley Garrett. There is one consolation, though: not all these celebrity chefs are as good in the kitchen as they’re cracked up to be, so chances are someone is going to have a culinary nightmare before Christmas. Just what we want to see at Christmas to make us feel inadequate: a bunch of masterchefs magicking up the ultimate festive feast to put our paltry poultry efforts in the shade. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it on this list.Friday, December 23rd Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off BBC One, 8pm Others are more disconnected from the season and are great picks for getting out of the holiday spirit if you’re a little sick of it all. Some of these shows are explicitly connected to the themes of generosity and giving that most people associate with the holidays. Regardless of which kind of new TV show you’re looking for, there are a number of great options for you to explore. Some people have enough free time to binge a longer show, while others only have time to catch up on a title with a relatively slim episode count. All of that free time can be great for going outside or playing a nice game, but let’s be honest, there’s also plenty of time to binge a great TV show with which you may be unfamiliar. ![]() In addition to great food, a few presents, and some quality time with family, the holidays also are a great time for rest and relaxation. ![]()
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