My Cart - It’s Christmas time, so it’s the season to be jolly – and for many of us, that means eating a lot of indulgent food and then collapsing on the sofa with the rest of the family to watch some festive TV – perhaps on one of our stunning cheap TVs, if Santa thinks you’ve been nice this year! If you want to avoid the resulting less-than-festive arguments over the remote control, it’s time to get the TV guide out and plan what you’re watching in advance, and to help you choose here’s a guide to some of the top treats coming up this year.
The Muppets Christmas Carol – Christmas Eve, Channel 4, 4:50pm
It wouldn’t be Christmas without at least one version of the Dickens’ classic, would it – and this version starring Michael Caine and the cast of the Muppets has just the right balance of culture and sheer silliness. If you’re a Muppets fan, you can also catch the freeview premiere of the Muppets Movie on the 28th December at 6:20pm on BBC 1.
The Queen’s Speech- Christmas Day, BBC 1, 3pm
Ever since the first Christmas broadcast made by King George V in 1932, it has been tradition for the monarch to deliver a special Christmas message to the nation. Of course, these were originally delivered by radio, but in 1957 Queen Elizabeth II delivered the first televised broadcast – a tradition that has been upheld every year since. Whether you’re a royalist or not, the message is a strong part of Christmas Day culture in the UK – and it’s only ten minutes long.
Doctor Who Christmas Special – Christmas Day, BBC 1, 6:15pm
For fans of science fiction, Christmas Day brings one of the highlights of the year – the Doctor Who Christmas Special. This year’s episode, Last Christmas, features Nick Frost as Santa – yes, really, not a robot or an alien but actually Santa Claus – but is also one of the scariest episodes they’ve done according to the twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi.
The Winter’s Tale from the Royal Ballet – Christmas Day, BBC Four, 7pm
Add a little culture to your Christmas with this beautiful ballet from the Royal Ballet. Staged earlier this year at the Royal Opera House, this stunning production is based on Shakespeare’s romance, and was one of the highlights of the Royal Ballet’s season.
Call The Midwife Christmas Special – Christmas Day, BBC 1, 7:50pm
Make sure you have a family-size box of tissues handy before you settle down for this seasonal special – amidst mince pies and an adorable nativity play the nuns of Nonatus House have some very serious issues to deal with. It also marks the first on-screen appearance of Vanessa Redgrave as Jenny Worth, the author of the books upon which the series is based. Redgrave has narrated the series so far, but has previously done so unseen.
Downton Abbey – Christmas Day, ITV, 9pm
This year, the Downton Abbey Christmas special is set – surprisingly – at Christmas! Well, eventually – it starts in Autumn but will, we’re assured, actually get to the festive season this year instead of being incongruously set in the summertime. It’s a two hour spectacular of upstairs-downstairs action which will undoubtedly have many fans glued to the screen.
Avengers Assemble – Boxing Day, BBC 1, 8:30pm
By the time Boxing Day rolls around and everybody’s stuffed to the brim on leftover turkey, what you really want is a good blockbuster movie. The Beeb is obliging with Avengers Assemble, the all-star superhero epic making its freeview premiere this year.
Of course, that’s far from a complete list – there will also be the obligatory helping of drama and upsets in the soaps, sparkle and style in the Strictly Come Dancing special, and a whole host of big titles available on satellite channels (yes, if your family hasn’t “Let It Go” just yet, you can find Frozen on Sky Movies) so whatever your taste in TV, you’re sure to find something to suit.
Here at Electronic World, we offer a great range of graded, affordable TVs, so even if you’re on Santa’s naughty list this year you will be able to treat yourself to a new cheap TV. For more information, call our sales team on 0121 327 3273 today.
