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With the Christmas season now upon us, something most of us look forward to is snuggling-up on the sofa, with a warm drink, watching the best films and TV shows. Here at Mr Lender we’ve saved you having to go through the entire Christmas TV guide with our top picks of films and TV shows on free-to-air TV channels over the Christmas period.<\/p>\n
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Enjoy a mid-week film for all the family with Finding Dory – Disney Pixar’s much anticipated follow up to the ever-popular Finding Nemo.<\/span><\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong><\/span> What’s on:\u00a0<\/strong>The Great Christmas Bake Off<\/span> Bake Off is back with a one-off Christmas special. Join Paul Hollywood and the team and you may even find some last-minute inspiration for your sweet treats on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong> What’s on:\u00a0<\/strong>Eastenders If there’s one thing guaranteed every year, it’s that it won’t be a trouble-free\u00a0 Christmas Day for the residents of Albert Square. Discover the latest drama with Eastender’s extended Christmas Day episode.<\/span><\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong><\/span> What’s on:<\/strong> The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special<\/span> Test your and your family’s general knowledge with The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special. Celebrities featured include Tim Lovejoy, Kay Burley, Eni Aluko and Richard Herring.<\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What’s on:<\/strong> Despicable Me Enjoy a relaxing Sunday with another family-favourite and see what the Minions are getting up to with Despicable Me. Steve Carrell voices one of the most iconic movie characters in this legendary animation.<\/span><\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong><\/span> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What’s on:\u00a0<\/strong>Matilda<\/span> Make the most of the bank holiday Monday with the classic family film for all ages, Matilda, with the excellent Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Mara Wilson.<\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong> What’s on:<\/strong> Wonder Woman Bring some action to the festive season with the Network Premiere of 2017’s Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot as she attempts to save humanity from destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong><\/span> What’s on:\u00a0<\/strong>Dirty Dancing<\/span> A must-see feel good film starring Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze. This romantic musical drama is considered one of the most iconic films ever made.<\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong> What’s on:\u00a0<\/strong>Paddington End the year with 2014’s hit family film, Paddington, which sees the Peruvian bear start a new life in London. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is the perfect way to start your New Year’s Eve plans.<\/span><\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong><\/span> What’s on:<\/strong> Dr Who Christmas Special<\/span> Jodie Whittaker continues her portrayal of the iconic Doctor leading the way to fight the dreaded Daleks. The Dr Who Christmas Special airs on New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n Also on:<\/strong> Mr Lender is a multi-award winning lender and is rated five stars on Trustpilot by customer reviews. So why would you choose anyone else for your short term loans?<\/p>\n
\nNativity, BBC 1, 10:15am<\/span>
\nMary Berry Saves Christmas, BBC 1, 6:30pm<\/span>
\nFirst Dates at Christmas, Channel 4, 9:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n CHRISTMAS EVE<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:\u00a0<\/strong>Channel 4<\/span>
\nTime:<\/strong> 7:40pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nA Christmas Carol, Channel 4, 12:40pm
\nIt’s a Wonderful Life, Channel 4, 2:35pm
\nBirds of a Feather Christmas Special, ITV, 9:15pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n CHRISTMAS DAY<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel: <\/strong>BBC 1
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:10pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nChitty Chitty Bang Bang, Channel 5, 3:10pm<\/span>
\nStrictly: The Christmas Countdown, BBC 1, 4:45pm<\/span>
\nHome Alone 2, Channel 4, 5:30pm<\/span>
\nCoronation Street, ITV, 7:00pm<\/span>
\nCall the Midwife Christmas Special, BBC 1, 7:40pm<\/span>
\nMrs Brown’s Boys, BBC 1, 10:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n BOXING DAY<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:<\/strong> ITV<\/span>
\nTime:<\/strong> 6:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nShrek the Third, Channel 4, 5:00pm
\nThe Repair Shop at Christmas, BBC 1, 6:45pm
\nDunkirk, BBC 1, 9:05pm
\nBig Fat Quiz of the Year, Channel 4, 9:05pm<\/p>\n\n \n SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:<\/strong> ITV
\nTime:<\/strong> 2:35pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe Sound of Music, BBC 1, 3:45pm<\/span>
\nThe Supervet at Christmas, Channel 4, 8pm<\/span>
\nWho Wants to be a Millionaire Celebrity Special, ITV, 9:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n MONDAY 28TH DECEMBER<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:\u00a0<\/strong>Channel 5<\/span>
\nTime:\u00a0<\/strong>12:55pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe Jungle Book, BBC 1, 3:00pm
\nChristmas University Challenge, BBC 2, 8:30pm
\nBilly Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure…, ITV, 9:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n TUESDAY 29TH DECEMBER<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:<\/strong> ITV
\nTime:<\/strong> 7:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nFrozen, BBC 1, 3:35pm<\/span>
\nPenguins: Meet the Family, BBC1, 6:30pm<\/span>
\nMasterChef The Professionals: A Festive Knockout, BBC 1, 8:00pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n WEDNESDAY 30TH DECEMBER<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:\u00a0<\/strong>Channel 5<\/span>
\nTime:<\/strong> 6:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nStephen Fry’s 21st Century Firsts, ITV, 8:30pm
\nNot Going Out, BBC 1, 9pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n NEW YEAR’S EVE<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:<\/strong> Channel 4
\nTime:<\/strong> 5:15pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nBeauty and the Beast, BBC 1, 2:20pm<\/span>
\nSyfall, ITV, 9:00pm<\/span>
\nThe Graham Norton New Year’s Eve Show, BBC1, 10:25pm<\/span>
\nJool’s Annual Hootenanny, BBC 2, 11:15pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n \n NEW YEAR’S DAY<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nChannel:<\/strong> BBC 1<\/span>
\nTime:<\/strong> 6:45pm<\/span><\/p>\n
\nJumanji, Channel 5, 2:30pm
\nThe Greatest Showman, Channel 4, 5:30pm
\nDancing on Thin Ice with Torvill & Dean, ITV, 9pm
\nTaskmaster’s New Year Treat, Channel 4, 9pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mr-Lender-logo-red-High-Res-PNG.png\"){kind=logo}
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