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Characters in the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special sitting down in a room and watching a show off screen, with looks of delight on their faces.

What's worth watching on Christmas Eve?

Mark Gatiss holding a lantern in a dark space, with people filming in the background. There is a blue RT comment label in the corner.

Mark GatissThese are the ingredients of A Ghost Story for Christmas.

Cillian Murphy as J Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer. He is wearing a grey suit and a hat.

Best films on TV for Christmas and New Year 2025

Two young men in medieval clothing sit on the forest floor against a mossy tree, surrounded by fallen leaves and spring greenery; one – Arthur (played by Bradley James) wears chainmail armour and leather gauntlets while holding a sword, smiling as he looks to his companion, Merlin (Colin Morgan) who is dressed in a brown jacket, boots and a red neckerchief, watching him with a relaxed, thoughtful expression in warm, dappled sunlight.

Merlin co-creator addresses divisive ending – and possibility of a reboot

Peaky Blinders movie The Immortal Man unveils chilling first-look trailer

Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan smile in a promo photo for EastEnders Christmas 2025.

EastEnders to air at different time tonight in schedule shake-up

James Bond from 007 First Light.

007 First Light gets disappointing release date update

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Goodbye June exclusive

Timothy Spall breaks down his emotional karaoke scene in Goodbye June – and why it was so important

Anson Mount as Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; he is wearing a yellow uniform and is leaning on a surface on the captain's deck

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds casts two iconic franchise characters from original series for final season

Christopher Judge as Teal'c, Amanda Tapping as Maj. Samantha Carter, Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill, Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1

Beloved sci-fi series set to return to Netflix with all 10 seasons after 3 years away

King Charles III wearing a black suit and light blue tie, smiling ahead in front of a blurred out Christmas tree.

King Charles III's Christmas speech to break from tradition once again with another major relocation

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Comment and Opinion

An official promo image for Fallout season 2, showing Ella Purnell in her blue vault suit holding a gun with the New Vegas sign in the background.

Rob LeaneFallout season 2 review: A meandering return to the wasteland

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid sitting side-by-side on a sofa. There is a 4-star review RT review banner in the corner.

Terry StauntonThe Housemaid review: Amanda Seyfried shines in a satisfyingly scary chiller that doesn't take itself too seriously

James MottramAvatar: Fire and Ash review – Another marvel of CG craftsmanship from James Cameron

Mark Gatiss holding a lantern in a dark space, with people filming in the background. There is a blue RT comment label in the corner.

Mark GatissThese are the ingredients of A Ghost Story for Christmas.

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The Big RT Interview

Louis Emerick in black and white over The Big RT Interview

Louis Emerick on his Hollyoaks future after Brookside crossover twist

Jodie Whittaker, in black and white, wearing a suit jacket and shirt, in front of a teal backdrop that says the big RT interview

Jodie Whittaker on forgiving Suranne Jones, keeping Doctor Who secrets and the role she would have loved to play

John Middleton as Fraser 'Froggy' Black Senior in Hollyoaks. The words The Big RT Interview are behind

From Emmerdale vicar to Hollyoaks villain – John Middleton on his surprising soap return

Joe Absolom in black and white smiling at the camera over a teal background which reads "The Big RT Interview"

Emmerdale's Joe Absolom teases bad boy Ray’s future and mystery link to the village

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Radio Times magazine

Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley in The Scarecrows' Wedding, looking lovingly into each other's eyes and holding hands.

Julia DonaldsonWhy The Scarecrows' Wedding is my favourite of all my books.

Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson and Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson in Death in Paradise, looking at a file together

Death in Paradise's Don Warrington teases future as Selwyn future remains unclear.

Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager season 2, stood by an outdoor pool, wearing a shirt, trousers and sunglasses.

The Night Manager season 2 writer talks new episodes and plans for a trilogy.

Front-facing portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols in bright red vestments and biretta, wearing a gold crucifix, standing in a softly lit church with statues blurred behind him.

Meet the man who inspired Ralph Fiennes’s Conclave character - and learn the true secrets of selecting a Pope.

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Pass the Mic

Alvin Yu, Jingan Young, Joanne Lau and Jenny Takahashi Stark standing on a rooftop and smiling as they stand closely together.

Screenwriter John Jackson: "Why is there a lack of BESEA representation within British TV?"

Ashley Walters in Adolescence, wearing a grey t-shirt and stood in the middle of a police station office.

Adolescence duo's upcoming film tipped to surprise viewers as Ashley Walters makes "beautiful" directorial debut

Ronkę Adékoluęjo and Ann Akinjirin in Dreamers lying on a sofa, illuminated by orange light.

Dreamers director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor: "In cinema, after you come out, it's like you stop existing"

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Technology

iphone 17 Pro Max

I'm a technology writer and these were my 18 biggest gadget releases of 2025 – how many did you catch?

PlayStation 5 in warm light and a lamp representing playstation button icons on the side

Best PS5 deals for December 2025: Latest UK offers and console bundles

Hands playing xbox controller

Best Xbox Series X deals for December 2025: Latest UK offers on console bundles

Going out

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Henry Pollock of England goes over to score his team's seventh try during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

How to get Six Nations 2026 tickets for men's and women's rugby matches

Best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

KENDAL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: General view of the Main Stage as Ella Performs at Kendal Calling Festival on August 1, 2015 in Kendal, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Benge/Redferns)

How to get last-chance Kendal Calling tickets as final ticket sale goes live for Lake District festival

Drama

Two women sit on a floral sofa in a cosy living room decorated for Christmas, with a lit tree behind them; one looks surprised while holding a plate of mince pies and the other smiles at the camera holding a mince pie.

Best Christmas TV for 2025 – your guide to what's worth watching including Call the Midwife and EastEnders

Jing Lusi stars in Red Eye season 2; this image shows DC Hana Li in an airport, wearing black clothes; the background is blurred in a shallow focus

Red Eye season 2 cast: New and returning actors as ITV thriller returns

DC Hana Li investigates a crime scene, where a dead body of a man lies on the floor of a public bathroom. She is crouched down, looking up at her colleagues as she considers the evidence.

Red Eye season 2 release date, trailer and latest news

Entertainment

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse stood next to each other in festive themed outfits smiling ahead.

When is Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2025 on TV?

A group of people all stood in bright coloured clothing with their arms stretched out in celebration.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up

Patrick Grant, Lucy Beaumont, Esme Young, Anton Du Beke, Sophie Whelan, Susan Wokoma and Tom Wilson stood in a row looking surprised with their hands stretched out.

The Great Christmas Sewing Bee 2025 line-up: Meet the celebrities

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between The Land And The Sea, stood at a podium.

Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies explains why scenes with Kate and the Doctor are "very hard" to write

Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean in Fallout season 2. She is holding a large gun by a battered car and a "Welcome to New Vegas" sign

Fallout season 2 release schedule: When is episode 3 on Prime Video?

An official promo photo for Fallout season 2, showing Maximus wearing a red top, holding a gun and point it off screen.

What is the Commonwealth in Fallout? Game reference explained

Sport

A football fan wearing a red Santa costume watches Aston Villa in the stands

Football on Boxing Day 2025: TV schedule and kick-off times

Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt throwing a dart with a blurred motion effect

When does Luke Littler play next at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026?

Close-up shot of a camera operator during a Premier League match

Football on TV this week

Soaps

Zoe stands alone under an umbrella holding a coffee cup and wearing a thick black coat in EastEnders

EastEnders' Michelle Ryan hints Slaters’ Christmas Day feast is derailed at The Vic

An older Debbie Bates, in a black blazer with silver embellishments, stands in a darkened Queen Vic in EastEnders

Who is Debbie Bates in EastEnders and what happened to her?

Kevin and Carl, wearing grey suits, walk sister Debbie, who is wearing a white wedding dress and elaborate headdress, down the aisle in Coronation Street

Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

Film

Josh O' Connor and Daniel Craig in Knives Out. They are standing in the aisle of a dark church near wooden pews ,with stained-glass windows in the background

Wake Up Dead Man filming locations: Where was the Knives Out film shot?

Bruce Willis as John McClane in Die Hard crawling through a vent with a lighter.

When is Die Hard on TV this Christmas?

the muppet christmas carol film concert with live orchestra 2023 how to get tickets uk tour

When is The Muppet Christmas Carol on TV? Is it on Netflix?

Documentaries

David Tennant stars in The Assembly gathered with a group of people

12 underrated TV gems from 2025 – from The Assembly to Worlds Apart.

Week 52 Christmas Sofa / Mary Berry

Dame Mary Berry reveals her dos and don'ts for the perfect Christmas dinner.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders smiling and sitting on armchairs.

Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and more feature in moving documentary for late comedy legend Victoria Wood

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Gaming

A brat type doll, in a stripy dress, in front of a shiny glittery background.

Dress to Impress codes: Full list for December 2025 and how to redeem code in DTI

A Roblox character holding a shotgun surrounded by monsters in 99 Nights in the Forest.

99 Nights in the Forest codes: Full list of codes for December 2025

Satoru Gojo as a Roblox character clinging to the side of a building in Parkour Champions.

Parkour Champions codes: Full list for December 2025 and how to redeem