Christmas TV guide 2020: the festive shows you can't miss

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.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Happy Christmas! We hope your day is filled with family, fun and laughter and, of course, all of the top television! We have put together BBC, ITV and Channel 4's finest offerings for this very festive day, so have a look at our top picks and choose wisely. .

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

Christmas classic? The team at what’sontv? have put together a full list of the movies on offer for the 2020 festive season right up until New Year’s Eve. From Home Alone 2 on December 25 to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Hogmanay, Scots across the country are guaranteed to be kept entertained.

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.

massive collection of recommendations, or our list of suggestions of what to watch next based on shows you already like.  (Disclosure: Links to retailers may earn money to support our work.) "No matter who you are, no matter what you do, the magic lives inside of you." If you love the magic, music, and miracles of the holiday season, then Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey has it all.

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

direct to your inbox There's not long to go until the big day, so what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some Christmas Specials. Some of our favourite TV shows on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 have filmed brand-new special episodes to treat viewers this year.

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

virtual Christmas party. Unfortunately, with everything going on covid-wise, it seems we are going to have to embrace the digital social life this Christmas with some actually good virtual Christmas party ideas.

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.

Christmas trees in a bid to give Scots some ‘much-needed’ festive cheer. The Swedish furniture firm says that footfall has been hit by current Covid travel restrictions at its branches in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

With 2020 coming to a close soon (yay!), there’s so many toys and gifts to navigate through this season. We’re here to help with a special gift guide! We’ve pulled together some of the latest toys and gadgets for the pop culture and toy geek fan for this holiday season.

Glasgow hospital. The young fans were given the chance to chat to their Hoops heroes as they brought smiles at the Royal Hospital for Children.