Channel 4 Thursday

Staff at Woodgreen animal charity seek permanent homes for their charges. Michael the lurcher is matched with Nhung and her children, while Bentley the pug meets widower Ramesh

Animated adaptation of the short story about a grandmother who adopts a 14-foot tall monster at Christmas. Narrated by David Harewood, with the voice of Julie Walters

Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy's snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole

Animated adventure based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's popular children's story, featuring the voices of Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris and Mark Williams

Hand-drawn animated version of Judith Kerr's much-loved tale. A lovable tiger (David Oyelowo) turns up unannounced at a girl's house in desperate need of food and drink

Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs' festive tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole

Festive animation based on Raymond Briggs' book, focusing on Santa's routine for the other 364 days of the year. With the voice of Mel Smith

The pig and his farmyard pals take a trip to the big city, where their love of adventure leads them into danger. Family comedy sequel, starring Magda Szubanski and James Cromwell

Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy's snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole

Animated adaptation of Judith Kerr's children's book featuring the mischievous feline. Mog flees onto the roof during Christmas, and has a magical cat-themed dream

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A singer who once posed as a nun joins the order again to help save a Catholic school by making a success of its choir. Comedy sequel, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith

Haunted by a mysterious voice, Elsa the Snow Queen travels to the enchanted forests beyond her kingdom. Animated adventure, featuring the voice of Idina Menzel

Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs' festive tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole

Channel 4's Christmas Day address, which has served as an alternative to the monarch's annual televised message to the nation every year since 1993

A boy ends up stranded in the Big Apple - where he bumps into two familiar burglars with an axe to grind. Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern

Ten years after the end of Channel 4 comedy Peep Show, stars Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman enter the baking tent

As the Goggleboxers hang up their Christmas stockings, a bumper edition of the show takes a very merry look back at the best of 2025

A London bookshop owner falls for a glamorous Hollywood film star, but intrusive media interest makes for a tricky relationship. Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts

Two Asian teenagers in 1970s Salford are horrified when their traditionally minded father plans arranged marriages for them. Comedy drama, starring Om Puri and Jimi Mistry

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get into the festive spirit with the help of funnyman Harry Hill, TV presenter Alison Hammond and singer Rick Astley

Channel 4's Christmas Day address, which has served as an alternative to the monarch's annual televised message to the nation every year since 1993

A father grows increasingly troubled by his 16-year-old son's contention that Father Christmas exists. Light-hearted drama, starring James Buckley and Lenny Rush

Festive animation based on Raymond Briggs' book, focusing on Santa's routine for the other 364 days of the year. With the voice of Mel Smith