So you've gotten through Christmas and you can finally relax and watch some TV. So here's my pick from Boxing Day through to the new year.
Television is such a massive part of the festive season for me. We always looked forward to the listings magazines but I fear this tradition may die with my generation as my kids always give me a sideways look when I go on about it.
Boxing Day
Captain's Pick: Big Fat Quiz of the Year (21:00 Ch4) - A massive comedy quiz on what happened in news and entertainment throughout 2017.
Special Mentions:
Dragon's Den (21:00 BBC2) - A special Christmas edition.
Also
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (20:00 BBC4) - Aimed at children but I think fascinating and educational for all occasions.
Wednesday 27th
Captain's Pick: Miranda Does Christmas (21:00 Ch4) - Comedy and variety.
Special Mention: Six Robots and Us (20:00 BBC2) - A look into the future as robots are placed with regular people.
Thursday 28th
Captain's Pick: Still Open All Hours (19:30 BBC1) - A festive episode to kick off the new series. I have a soft spot for this show since it's filmed near my house (my local bus goes direct to the area) and David Jason looks a little like my Father-in-law.
Special Mention: What Britain Bought in 2017 (21:00 Ch4) - A look at this year's shopping habits.
Friday 29th
Captain's Pick: Eric, Ernie and Me (21:00 BBC4) - A one off drama detailing the role of writer Eddie Braben in the story of the legendary Morecambe and Wise.
Special Mentions:
Vic and Bob's Big Night Out (21:00 BBC2) - Reeves and Mortimer return to their roots.
Eight Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special (21:00 Ch4) - Festive edition of the comedy word and maths game.
Saturday 30th
Captain's Pick: A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (19:10 BBC1) - The Mischief Theatre Company return.
Special Mention: 2017:A Year in the Life of a Year (23:05 BBC4) - Director Rhys Thomas puts together a look at the past year.
New Year's Eve
Well what can I say? Apart from a couple of chat shows and Jools Holland there's fuck all on. A real poor show on all the TV companies. Guess you might as well get pissed. Happy New Year.
New Year's Day
Captain's Pick: Grandpa's Great Escape (18:55 BBC1) - Adaptation of David Walliams' book.
Special Mention: Mrs Brown's Boys (22:00 BBC1) - Second special edition.
On a side note BBC4 are having a Queen night - I'll probably go with that.
So that's it, my Christmas TV roundup for another year. I have to say the fayre this year is pretty shit. I know everyone (including me) will probably record everything onto DVRs and watch at their leisure. I'm not sure how this will change Christmas TV in the future but I hope the selection improves on this year's offering.
Boxing Day
Captain's Pick: Big Fat Quiz of the Year (21:00 Ch4) - A massive comedy quiz on what happened in news and entertainment throughout 2017.
Special Mentions:
Dragon's Den (21:00 BBC2) - A special Christmas edition.
QI (22:00 BBC2) - Festive edition of the current series.
Al Murray's Make Christmas Great Again (23:45 ITV) - The Pub Landlord in a TV Christmas special.
Also
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (20:00 BBC4) - Aimed at children but I think fascinating and educational for all occasions.
Captain's Pick: Miranda Does Christmas (21:00 Ch4) - Comedy and variety.
Special Mention: Six Robots and Us (20:00 BBC2) - A look into the future as robots are placed with regular people.
Thursday 28th
Captain's Pick: Still Open All Hours (19:30 BBC1) - A festive episode to kick off the new series. I have a soft spot for this show since it's filmed near my house (my local bus goes direct to the area) and David Jason looks a little like my Father-in-law.
Special Mention: What Britain Bought in 2017 (21:00 Ch4) - A look at this year's shopping habits.
Captain's Pick: Eric, Ernie and Me (21:00 BBC4) - A one off drama detailing the role of writer Eddie Braben in the story of the legendary Morecambe and Wise.
Special Mentions:
Vic and Bob's Big Night Out (21:00 BBC2) - Reeves and Mortimer return to their roots.
Eight Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special (21:00 Ch4) - Festive edition of the comedy word and maths game.
Saturday 30th
Captain's Pick: A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (19:10 BBC1) - The Mischief Theatre Company return.
Special Mention: 2017:A Year in the Life of a Year (23:05 BBC4) - Director Rhys Thomas puts together a look at the past year.
New Year's Eve
Well what can I say? Apart from a couple of chat shows and Jools Holland there's fuck all on. A real poor show on all the TV companies. Guess you might as well get pissed. Happy New Year.
New Year's Day
Captain's Pick: Grandpa's Great Escape (18:55 BBC1) - Adaptation of David Walliams' book.
Special Mention: Mrs Brown's Boys (22:00 BBC1) - Second special edition.
On a side note BBC4 are having a Queen night - I'll probably go with that.
So that's it, my Christmas TV roundup for another year. I have to say the fayre this year is pretty shit. I know everyone (including me) will probably record everything onto DVRs and watch at their leisure. I'm not sure how this will change Christmas TV in the future but I hope the selection improves on this year's offering.
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