Christmas

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.

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

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Jonathan Ross, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Roisin Conaty and Lou Sanders all stood in a row behind Jimmy Carr who is positioned in the middle with his hands stretched outwardly.

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Claudia Winkleman stood next to a podium stacked with golden discs, looking to the side of the room.

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Ronan Keating stood on stage and singing into a microphone with his arms stretched out.

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Jim Howick and Katherine Parkinson star in Here We Go; their characters are shoulder-to-shoulder in coats, with a 'happy new year' sign in the background behind them; they look somewhat flustered, with Jim's character also bearing a sore-looking red graze on his cheek

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Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, wearing a bright blue shirt with orange foliage design. There are palm trees in the background and he is looking at the camera scowling.

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A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

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Two women dressed in nun outfits stand together in a snowy landscape, surrounded by a serene winter scene.

Call the Midwife's Sister Monica Joan confronts painful fear – but a heartwarming moment follows

A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

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Sarah Hadland, Tim Vine, Colin Murray, Amber Gill, Siobhan McSweeney, Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller sat and stood next to each other, smiling ahead in front of a Christmas backdrop.

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Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jole Dommett, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross stood in a row next to each other, smiling ahead.

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Michael Caine stars in The Great Escaper; in this scene, he looks troubled by something while wearing a suit, with red flowers behind him

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The image shows a woman sitting at a table in what appears to be a cozy, vintage-style kitchen or dining room. She has a short blonde bob haircut with bangs and is wearing a bright red buttoned dress or blouse. Her makeup is striking, especially the bold red lipstick, which matches her outfit. She appears to be listening or reacting to someone off-camera, with a focused, slightly serious expression. In the foreground, there are blurred figures and some amber-colored glassware on the table, giving the scene a warm, intimate atmosphere.

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Two older men walk through the interior of a ferry carrying cardboard boxes and green metal cases. One man, wearing a straw hat, glasses, suspenders, and plaid trousers, holds a box under one arm and a heavy case in his other hand. The other man, dressed in a brown three-piece suit with the jacket draped over his arm, carries a similar box and case. They appear focused and slightly strained as they navigate the narrow aisle between rows of empty wooden seats. The ferry’s interior is bright, with green railings visible outside and safety signs overhead.

Call the Midwife Christmas special turns Peaky Blinders – creator told to change gangster names

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman wearing matching white outfits, smiling ahead.

Tess Daly shares heartfelt thanks to audience in final Strictly Christmas special

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professionals and Christmas celebrities all stood next to one another in glittering costumes, smiling.

Who won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025? Winning couple revealed

Dave Arch wearing a Christmas hat, holding a large card that reads 'Say it's carol singers'. Claudia Winkleman is stood next to him smiling ahead in a long white dress.

Claudia Winkleman becomes emotional in sweet Dave Arch tribute in Strictly Christmas special

David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman stood and standing smiling ahead in festive clothing.

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Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley get married in a farmer's field

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Helen George and Renee Bailey dressed as angels on a float in a still from the Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025

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Two people in 1940s-style clothing sit smiling on chairs in a cosy living room, lit by a table lamp, with an “RT Exclusive” banner.

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Anna Madeley as Mrs Audrey Hall and Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon, sat facing one another at the side of a table as she dabs his face with a cotton ball. There's a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

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