Christmas Specials 2020 on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and what time they're on TV this upcoming week

On Christmas Day, as per tradition, Queen Elizabeth II delivered her annual speech, reflecting on the year that's gone before us.Understandably, the queen's speech was a little different this year.

direct to your inboxAlbert Square looks sets for the most explosive Christmas if the lead up to the festivities is anything to go by.Ian Beale has made a few enemies on EastEnders of late, and has not long been released from hospital after being attacked and left for dead in the Queen Vic.While he tries to plan a happy Christmas with new wife Sharon, it looks like someone may be out to destroy it as his attacker is still out there and could be close to home.There's also a massive shock for

The Kardashian-Jenners are not hosting their annual Christmas Eve party this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they are still staying festive while at home with their families. Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kendall Jenner have all given fans an inside look at their Christmas Eves.

direct to your inboxWhile Christmas in 2020 may look and feel a lot different, the annual tradition of the Queen's speech remains.Her Majesty will address the nation and the people of the Commonwealth on Christmas Day from Windsor Castle.The Queen ’s message this year is expected to focus heavily on the nation’s response to Covid-19, and is likely to see the monarch praise the efforts of all sections of society, from frontline and key workers to communities, the Armed Forces and charities.

Watching telly at Christmas is always a major part of the festive season but never more so than this year.

Christmas Eve in a bid to tackle loneliness. The sweet campaign is asking the nation to create a 'wave of bells across the world' to spread festive cheer amid tough lockdown restrcitions.The idea came from Mary Beggs-Reid, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, to "end 2020 with a bit of magic, hope and togetherness" in her hometown.

direct to your inboxDreaming of a white Christmas?Sadly, forecasters have predicted there will be no snow on Christmas Day this year.But the Met Office has said Greater Manchester is likely to see widespread frosty conditions that will bring a 'seasonal feel' to festivities on the day.Temperatures across most of the country will stay in mid-single figures on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but no snow is expected to settle, Met Office forecasters have predicted.They said that despite a wet

coronavirus pandemic. Nicola Sturgeon urged Scots to reduce their Christmas bubbles from three to two households following crisis talks with UK leaders.

Haim have captured the rollercoaster of 2020 in a funky music video for their new song, ‘Christmas Wrapping 2020 (all I want for christmas is a vaccine)’.A unique, Hanukkah-centric take on The Waitresses’ 1982 smash ‘Christmas Wrapping’, Haim’s original lyrics were penned by Slave Play writer Jeremy O. Harris.

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The 2020 Clarence House Christmas card has officially arrived.In a photograph taken by a member of their staff, Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla posed together in the garden at Birkhall, the property on Queen Elizabeth II's Balmoral estate in Scotland where Charles and Camilla have largely been residing since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The picture shows the couple siting on a bench while surrounded by colorful flora.

direct to your inbox Gavin and Stacey fans had a special treat last year when the cast reunited for a Christmas special. And the revival was pretty spectacular as Nessa shockingly proposed to Smithy.

Christmas is one of the most delicious times of year and Great British Bake Off fans are in for an extra-special treat.

Find it on: Amazon Prime VideoCharlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and the gang deck the halls and discover the meaning of the season in the 1965 animated special.Find it on: Apple TV+It’s not Christmas without a magical train journey to the North Pole; based on the 1985 children’s book, with help from an animated Tom Hanks. Find it on: Amazon Prime Video The classic 1947 film follows the intrigue around a department store Santa who claims to be the real deal.Find it on: Disney+Join Buddy the Elf

For every Christmas banger, there's a sad excuse for a festive song lurking among the pile of turkeys.