25 December 2021

Saturday, Christmas Day

2021-12-25

Events

 * Broadcaster Janice Long dies after a short ilness, aged 66.

TV

 * BBC One
 * 12.00 noon Top of the Pops Christmas Special 2021. Clara Amfo and Jordan North take a look back at the biggest hits of 2021, with performances by Anne-Marie, Joel Corry, Sigrid, Tom Grennan, Griff, Mimi Webb, KSI and Clean Bandit.
 * 1.10 pm The Secret Life of Pets 2 Dogs Max and Duke have to learn to live with owner Katie's new baby son. A visit to a farm teaches them some valuable lessons.
 * 3.00 pm The Queen HM Queen Elizabeth II delivers her annual Christmas message to the Nation and Commonwealth.2021-12-25 Mary Poppins Returns.jpg
 * 3.10 pm Mary Poppins Returns (film, 2018) Now grown up, Michael Banks has three children. After the death of his wife, the family fall on hard times. Just as all seems lost, Mary Poppins returns to lend them a hand once more.
 * 7.25 pm Blankety Blank Christmas Special. Bradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled festive special as Angela Rippon, Richard E Grant, Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Mel B and Danny Jones try to fill in the missing blanks and help the contestants win big prizes.
 * 8.00 pm Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2021. Christmas promises to be a memorable one at Nonnatus House as Lucille and Cyril prepare for their upcoming winter wedding. Meanwhile, the team face their busiest Christmas yet.
 * 9.35 pm EastEnders. Wedding bells are ringing as Denise and Chelsea prepare for their special days. Janine goes to extreme lengths to ensure this Christmas is not one Scarlett will ever forget, and an unexpected guest at Christmas lunch panics Rocky.


 * ITV
 * 09.00 pm The Larkins at Christmas
 * C4
 * Alternative Christmas Message by Tom Daley on homophobia in sport, especially in association football.