Pull up a pew and get yourself a brew, there's plenty to watch on the box this Christmas

<p>Isn't sitting around the TV after eating your Christmas dinner the best thing ever?</p><p>It's one of those rare moments when you can finally sit back and relax as the Christmas turkey went down a treat, all the wonderful presents have been opened and played with and the only thing you&rsquo;ll have to do between now and 10pm is potter into the kitchen to grab another festive tipple &ndash; bliss!</p><p>So, to help you achieve this festive bliss we've put together a run through of all the best Christmas classics and new dramas you won't want to miss.</p><p>From comedies, thrillers and wonderful wizardry moments, there's something all the family will love.  </p><h2>Friday 23 December</h2><p><strong>Strictly Len Goodman, BBC1, 7pm</strong></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_PmLqcr3CC/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Len Goodman (@lengoodman)</a> on <time datetime="2015-12-13T19:27:06+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Dec 13, 2015 at 11:27am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>He may be retiring but there is nothing shy about this Strictly judge. Go behind the scenes as Len goodman takes a look back at his sparkly career on the hit show.</p><p><strong>The Morcambe and Wise Story: Look Back in Laughter, Channel 5, 9pm</strong></p><p>Christmas isn't Christmas without a belly full of laughs with this comedy duo. Take a look back at some of their hilarious moments.</p><h2>Christmas Eve</h2><p><strong>The Snowman, Channel 4, 4.45pm</strong></p><p>You and all the family will be humming along to the iconic 'I'm walking in the air' theme tune in no time just in time for Christmas. </p><p><strong>McIntyre's Big Christmas Show, BBC1, 7.25pm</strong></p><p>Alfie Bow, Michael Ball and Catherine Tate will all feature on this Christmas special. </p><h2>Christmas Day</h2><p><strong>The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2016, BBC1, </strong><strong>3pm</strong></p><p>Nothing quite says 'Christmas' like the Queen's Christmas broadcast. Make sure you tune in to catch a glimpse of how Her Royal Highness is celebrating the festive holiday. </p><p><strong>Doctor Who, BBC1, 5.45pm</strong></p><p>Gather the whole family for this treat as the Time Lord will be returning to our small screens for his first appearance since the Christmas Day special last year. </p><p><strong>Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs At Christmas, ITV, 6.45pm</strong></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/47F8JAr55P/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Travis with Paul O'Grady today #dogsofinstagram #pogdogs #travisdawg #paulogrady</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Louise (@lousparktravtotti) on <time datetime="2015-07-09T17:12:11+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jul 9, 2015 at 10:12am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><p>The comedian will be visiting Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to see which furry friends he can help find a forever home. </p><h2>Boxing Day</h2><p><strong>Still Open All Hours, BBC1, 8.30pm</strong></p><p>The British sitcom, which is a sequel to the series Open All Hours, will see Granville and Gastric act as marriage counsellors. </p><p><strong>Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Channel 4, </strong><strong>9pm</strong></p><p>There's no way you can watch this show without shouting out the answers. Jimmy Carr will be joined by the likes of Romesh Ranganathan, Richard Ayoade, Rob Delaney and Mel Giedroyc. </p><p><strong>Outnumbered, BBC1, 10pm</strong></p><p>The Brockmans will be carrying out a special Boxing Day mission. </p><h2>Bank Holiday Tuesday</h2><p><strong>50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments, ITV, 4.10pm</strong></p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="204" src="//giphy.com/embed/144waw4kQiQVgY" width="480"></iframe><p><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/harry-potter-daniel-radcliffe-144waw4kQiQVgY">via GIPHY</a></p><p>Because you can't beat a bit of wizardry magic during the most wonderful time of the year!</p><p><strong>Walliams and Friend Christmas Special, BBC1, </strong><strong>10pm</strong></p><p>Hugh Bonneville becomes the comedian's latest and last 'friend'.</p><h2>Wednesday 28 December </h2><p><strong>Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, BBC1, 1.45pm</strong></p><p>Can Indy retrieve a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village? Only time shall time!</p><p><strong>Live at the Apollo Christmas Special, BBC2, 10pm</strong></p><p>Only the very best British comedy. </p><h2>Thursday 29 December</h2><p><strong>Shrek the Third, BBC1, 4.20pm</strong></p><p>Everyone's favourite green ogre will be returning to the screens to find a suitable king for Far Far Away, or the loveable character could be stuck with the job. </p><p><strong>Bruce Springsteen: In his Words, Channel 4, 10.35pm</strong></p><p>A revealing bio-documentary giving a look into the life of one of the world's most admired and respected musicians.</p><h2>Friday 30 December</h2><p><strong>Roald Dahl's Esio Trot, BBC2, 6.30pm</strong></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BAM54mnk-KT/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Roald Dahl HQ (@roald_dahl)</a> on <time datetime="2016-01-06T14:52:56+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 6, 2016 at 6:52am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><p>One of the great author's last stories will be gracing our screens so make sure you don't miss it!</p><p><strong>8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown New Year Special, Channel 4, </strong><strong>9pm</strong></p><p>Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas takes on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe.</p><h2>New Year's Eve</h2><p><strong>Top Of The Pops New Year, BBC1, 5.20pm</strong></p><p>The line-up promises to be better than ever!</p><p><strong>Skyfall, ITV2, </strong><strong>8pm</strong></p><p>When James Bond's latest assignment goes terribly wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events. Watch Daniel Craig take to the shadows to follow a trail to the perpetrator. </p><h2>New Year's Day</h2><p><strong>Dirty Dancing, Channel 5, </strong><strong>4pm</strong></p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="249" src="//giphy.com/embed/HX4zFtnJMUDiE" width="480"></iframe><p><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/now-sector-base4-HX4zFtnJMUDiE">via GIPHY</a></p><p>Because 'nobody puts Baby in a corner'.</p><p><strong>Sherlock, BBC1, 8.30pm</strong></p><p>The nation's favourite detective suspects a more sinister purpose behind the destruction of images of Margaret Thatcher. But what will he uncover?</p>

The best telly to watch this Christmas

By Asda Good Living,21st December 2016

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