It wouldn't be Christmas without Radio Times – on sale nationwide on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

We know that for many of you, nothing says Christmas has arrived more than getting your copy of the Radio Times double issue, and this year is particularly special for us as we celebrate our 100th anniversary!

It's not often that the Radio Times Christmas issue boasts a cover star. But Mog makes a very good one. Not as high-maintenance as some, with few Hollywood tendencies, she is, in our experience, a rather accommodating cat. First created by Judith Kerr for a 1970 book, she has been brought to life by Channel 4 for Mog's Christmas. Read our interview with Judith's daughter inside the issue, who tells us all about her family pet, and watch Mog spring to live in our video below.

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Cover illustration by Robin Shaw; a Lupus Films production in association with Tabby Tales, HarperCollins Children's Books and Universal Pictures Content Group for Channel 4 Television ©Tabby Tales Limited MMXXIII

This year, Radio Times magazine has joined forces with Apple TV+ to offer our readers a one-month free trial* of Apple TV+ to enjoy over the festive period! For information on how to redeem the offer, see inside your Christmas issue of Radio Times, or click here.

*New and qualified returning subscribers only. £8.99/month after free trial with auto-renewal unless cancelled. Terms apply.

HOW TO BUY

IN STORES/ ONLINE: Once on sale, you'll be able to buy a copy in the usual places, and including shopping online with your favourite retailers: you can buy the double issue online with Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and WHSmith. The double issue is also available to order via Mags Direct, click here to get yours.

DIGITAL EDITION: You can also download our digital edition and get instant access to our Christmas issue on your chosen device, click here to buy yours.

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WHAT'S INSIDE THE CHRISTMAS DOUBLE ISSUE?

  • One month free trial* of Apple TV+
  • Two weeks of TV, Film and Radio listings (23 December 2023 - 5 January 2024)
  • Our top pick of the 12 best festive Christmas shows to watch, listen to and stream, plus, 12 Christmas films to enjoy over the festive period and 12 shows to look forward to in the New Year
  • Interviews and features with Hannah Waddingham, Ian McKellen, Sheridan Smith, BBC Radio 3 presenters and Lee Mack, plus many more!
  • We speak to Ncuti Gatwa, Doctor Who's latest Doctor who has no doubts that he was born to play the Time Lord
  • Mog, the true story of Judith Kerr's cat and more feline fun from the Gruffalo team with Tabby McTat
  • Christmas quizzes, crosswords and puzzles to enjoy on your own or with family.
  • Plus much more!

We'd love to see your Radio Times Christmas traditions – share your photos with us on social media using our hashtag #ChristmasRadioTimes and we'll re-post our favourites.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Radio Times - on sale nationwide on Tuesday 12th December 2023.

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