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These are the best movies showing on TV channels on Christmas Day in the UK. Watching a movie in the afternoon or the evening on Christmas is a major part of the day for many Brits. After tucking into a festive feast, stuffing ourselves with turkey, roast potatoes and pigs in blankets, many of us migrate to the couch and turn on the TV, hoping to find a festive film, a classic flick or a family-friendly movie to enjoy.
The TV schedule is pretty stacked in the UK this Christmas. Not only is there the usual festive drama from the likes of EastEnders and Coronation Street, but there are also some great films to watch, whether you are with the whole family or you’re having a small gathering this Christmas. Here are the film highlights on TV to watch on Christmas Day 2025, followed by a full list of movies, channels and times.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
11:40am – BBC One
The latest edition from the creators of Wallace & Gromit, Vengeance Most Fowl has already become a favourite amongst fans of the British claymation franchise since it was released last year. The film follows Gromit as he works to save Wallace from one of his latest inventions, a gnome that has taken over his mind.
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
12.55pm – Channel 4
Arguably the better of the two Sister Act movies, this one follows Delores once again becoming Mary Clarence to teach music at the school as she tries to save ot from closure.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
1pm – BBC One
This 2022 musical is an adaptation of the sell-out stage show and has been praised by audiences since its release. It stars big names like Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham, and is sure to entertain viewers of all ages on Christmas Day.
White Christmas
1pm – BBC Two
This is an absolute Christmas classic, and even though it was released back in 1954, it remains a favourite for many, especially fans of classic cinema. It stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, and follows two singers who recruit two women to put on a show to help their old army commander’s failing inn stay in business.
Evil Under the Sun
3.10pm – BBC Two
This 1982 Agatha Christie adaptation follows Inspector Poirot as he investigates the murder of a famous Broadway actress on a vacation island.
Frozen II
3.10pm – Channel 4
The second instalment in the Frozen franchise airs on TV today for those who don’t have a Disney+ subscription. The film was a smash hit when it was released in 2019, and once again follows the adventures of sisters Anna and Elsa.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
3.10pm – ITV1
The first in the Indiana Jones movie series, this film is often shown around Christmas. Jones has to seize a biblical artefact called the Ark of the Covenant while fighting against a troop of Nazis.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
3.30pm – Channel 5
If you fancy some fantasy and action on Christmas Day, switch over to Channel 5 as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the first movie in the beloved franchise, at 3.30pm.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
5.50pm – Channel 4
This one has become a classic Christmas film since its release in the 90s, and it’s a regular instalment of Christmas festivities to this day. it is showing in the late afternoon, perfect for after Christmas dinner.
Jaws
9.15pm – BBC Two
The classic shark film, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Schneider, airs just after 9pm today when (hopefully) all of the kids have gone to bed.
Notting Hill
11.15pm – Channel 4
This classic British romcom is the perfect watch after a busy Christmas. Starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, the London-set romcom is considered one of the classics of the genre.
When Harry Met Sally
11.35pm – BBC One
This 1989 film has become a staple in the romcom genre, and it is showing late on Christmas night, well after the kids have gone to bed.
Here is a full list of the movies airing on TV on Christmas Day in the UK with times and channels.
BBC One
- 11.40am – Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- 1pm – Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
- 11.35pm – When Harry Met Sally
BBC Two
- 1pm – White Christmas
- 3.10pm – Evil Under the Sun
- 9.15pm – Jaws
ITV1
- 3.10pm – Raiders of the Lost Ark
- 11.10pm – Red One
Channel 4
- 10am – Babe: Pig in the City
- 12.55pm – Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
- 3.10pm – Frozen II
- 5.50pm – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- 11.15pm – Notting Hill
Channel 5
- 3.30pm – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- 6.15pm – Armaggedon
ITV2
- 12.05pm – Peter Pan
- 2.15pm – Jumanji
- 4.20pm – Mrs Doubtfire
- 6.55pm – Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
- 9.15pm: F9: The Fast Saga
ITV3
- 12.40pm – Agatha Christie’s Poirot
- 3.10pm – Carry on Camping
- 5pm – Carry on Cleo
BBC Three
- 7pm – Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
ITV4
- 10.40am – Murder on the Orient Express
- 12.55pm – Sharpe
- 3.10pm – Battle of the Bulge
- 7.35pm – Force 10 from Navarone
- 9pm – Jack Reacher
- 11.35pm – Rocky Balboa
