BBC One London Thursday, 25 December Find out what's on TV.
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Breakfast
The BBC's Breakfast programme features the latest news, sport, business, weather and other items on a daily basis.
- 9:00am
The Snail and the Whale
A restless young snail has ambitions to travel the world, but the other snails think she should stay put. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
- 9:30am
Stick Man
The tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.
- 10:00am
Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning Service from Bradford CathedralA joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, weaving together carols, readings and prayers from across cultures and languages, reflecting Bradford's status as UK City of Culture.
- 11:00am
Bluey
Christmas BundleBluey's Christmas Bundle.
- 11:40am
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace invents a 'smart gnome' that has a mind of its own - or does it? It falls to Gromit to take on the dastardly Feathers McGraw once more... or Wallace may never invent again!
- 1:00pm
Fantasy (2022)
Roald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalMatilda, an extraordinary girl armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand against her oppressive parents and head teacher to change her story with miraculous results.
- 2:45pm
BBC News at One
The latest national and international news, followed by weather.
- 2:55pm
BBC Weather
The latest weather forecast.
- 3:00pm
The King
2025HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
- 3:10pm
The Scarecrow's Wedding
Betty and Harry, two devoted scarecrows, plan the perfect wedding - until a rival threatens everything. A joyful tale of love, loyalty and what truly matters.
- 3:35pm
Gladiators
Celebrity SpecialBradley and Barney Walsh host this special edition of the iconic series, which sees celebrities Joe Wicks, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams take on the Gladiators.
- 4:35pm
Shaun the Sheep
Series 7 Episode 20: Fleece NavidadShaun is a sheep who lives with his flock in the farmyard, at Mossy Bottom Farm. Shaun and his flock often cause issues for sheepdog Blitzer, who must try and keep them out of trouble.
- 4:45pm
The Weakest Link
Series 5 Episode 8: Christmas SpecialLou Sanders, Martine McCutcheon, David O'Doherty, Ade Adepitan, Ross King, Jess Wright, Eddie Kadi and Blu Hydrangea compete to be the strongest link and win up to £50,000 for their chosen charity.
- 5:30pm
Strictly Come Dancing
Series 23 : Christmas SpecialStrictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom this Christmas, ready to captivate the nation with a celebration of dance and festive cheer. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as six celebrities step into the spotlight, each hoping to impress the judges and become Christmas Champion 2025. Boy band Blue will deliver a special musical performance, and the Christmas cast take to the floor for two spectacular group dances.
- 6:45pm
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Series 6 Episode 10: Michael McIntyre's Christmas WheelIn this tinsel-covered episode, the celebrity experts are Gyles Brandreth, Josie Gibson, Big Narstie, Tim Vine, Zara McDermott, Nitro, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page.
- 7:45pm
EastEnders
25/12/2025 (Part 1)A situation escalates at The Vic for the Slaters, and the Beales and the Brannings prepare to sit down to a joint family Christmas dinner.
- 8:15pm
Call the Midwife
Christmas Special 2025Senior members of Nonnatus House travel to Hong Kong to tackle a crisis at the order's branch house, and Dr Turner and Shelagh search for May's birth mother.
- 9:15pm
Amandaland
Christmas SpecialAmanda and the family head to Aunt Joan's country house, but the plans change when Mal and Anne tag along, and she struggles to recreate the magical Christmases she spent there as a child. Anne is in despair at being separated from her family, and Felicity is increasingly irritated by her sister's constant high spirits. Meanwhile, Mal sees a hidden photo that seems to reveal a deep family secret.
- 9:45pm
EastEnders
25/12/2025 (Part 2)The Mitchells help make Nigel's Christmas extra special.
- 10:15pm
Mrs Brown's Boys
Mammy's BottlesMrs Brown rediscovers the meaning of family as she gathers those closest to her together for a Christmas photo. Buster unveils another of his signature Christmas trees with maximum impact, and Cathy frets about what presents to buy everyone.
- 10:45pm
BBC News at Ten
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
- 11:00pm
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5 Episode 8: Cold TurkeyEdina plans her first Christmas with the family. This break in tradition causes Patsy to experience serious trauma, with the arrival of her sister Jackie pushing Pats closer to the edge.
- 11:35pm
Romantic comedy (1989) When Harry Met Sally...Rob Reiner's portrait of a couple whose growing attraction toward each other threatens to disrupt their friendship.
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The Hit List
Series 5 : Celebrity Specials: Christmas SpecialThe three teams joining Marvin and Rochelle Humes to test their music knowledge for this festive treat are presenter Arielle Free and music legend Paul Young, `Mrs Brown's Boys' stars Fiona O'Carroll and Eilish O'Carroll, and DJs Gary Davies and Richie Anderson.
- 1:55am
Weather for the Week Ahead
Detailed weather forecast.
- 2:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 2:30am
Review
We RememberBBC News remembers some of those who have left us this year.
- 3:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 3:30am
Access All Areas
The Real Strictly Come DancingTaking you behind the scenes to meet the people who make magic happen.
- 4:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 4:30am
AI Decoded
Join our AI Decoded team as we unpack and take a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
- 5:00am
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
- 5:30am
Review
We RememberBBC News remembers some of those who have left us this year.