Christmas TV: Find out what's on telly during the holidays

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What's on TV this Christmas

With the Christmas holidays upon us it's time to get cosy with some tasty snacks and a snuggly blanket in front of the TV.

If you have no idea where to start then don't worry because we have your watch list sorted.

Whether you're into cartoons, drama or reality shows, just like a box of Christmas choccies there really is something for everyone.

So if you want to know what's coming on your TV screens keep reading...

Mog's Christmas

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Catch Mog's Christmas Adventure on a cold wintery night

Catch the latest book from Judith Kerr to be brought to life in this brand new animated feature with Mog the cat. It will be available to watch at Christmas on Channel 4.

Mog spends a magical night in the snow after escaping the bustle in the house. But will he arrive back home in time for Christmas Day?

It will air on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve at 7:45pm.

Tabby McTat

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Check out the adventures of Tabby McTat as he tries to reunite with his owner

Pouncing onto the small screen is another famous cat from a popular book.

The story of Tabby McTat is set on the streets of London and is about the warm and wonderful friendship between a musical cat and a busker called Fred. They get separated one day but will they ever meet again?

Watch on Christmas Day on BBC One and BBC iPlayer to find out.

Masked Singer Christmas Special

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Get your investigator's hats on and find out who's underneath the masks

Warm up your vocal chords because the Masked Singer is back and more Christmassy than ever. Join host Joel Dommett and judges Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan as they try and figure out the four famous faces hiding underneath the mask.

It's been said that the costumes this year are extra sparkly and festively flamboyant as they try to fool the judges and you at home. Will you be able to guess correctly?

Find out on ITV on Christmas Day at 7:30pm.

Dodger Christmas Special

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Can the Dodger team successfully carry out the heist?

The Dodger cast are back! After a year of living on the run, Dodger and the gang return to London in the episode titled 'Coronation'. They will be trying to pull off their biggest heist yet - getting their hands on Queen Victoria's crown from her Coronation ceremony. Do you think they will be able to pull it off?

Find out on BBC iPlayer.

Strictly Christmas Special

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Six celebs will be hoping to win the festive trophy, but who will be taking part?

Strictly Come Dancing returns to the Ballroom for a Christmas special bringing festive fun and fab-u-lous (or should that be fab-YULE-ous) dancing. Your favourite professionals are back alongside six celebs as they cha-cha-cha their way to be crowned Christmas Champion 2023.

Pop sensation Sam Ryder will also be performing in the Ballroom.

Catch the special on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.

Jingle Bell Ball

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Watch all your favourite artists perform on the Jingle Bell Ball stage

Catch up on all the highlights from the Capital's Jingle Bell Ball. It's one of the biggest music events of the year and this year was no different with iconic musicians like Tate McRae, Zara Larsson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix performing on stage at the O2 in London.

Don't worry if you didn't manage to get tickets though as you can watch all your favourite artists come together on your TV screens. It will be aired on ITV on Sunday 17 December at 5pm.

Let us know what you which show you're looking forward to the most in the comments.