Christmas TV 2021: What to watch including series, films & specials

Posted by Jenniffer Sheldon on Sunday, July 28, 2024

‘Tis the season to get up close and personal with your television, and this year, Christmas TV is looking better than ever, with a whole host of movies and programmes, we are so here for December's small-screen catalogue. 

There's the return of some of our favourite programmes, including the second season of Emily In Paris and Queer Eye on Netflix, and the continued release of episodes of …And Just Like That, the long-awaited Sex And The City reboot, on NOW TV and Sky Comedy. 

From Amazon Prime's action thriller Wrath of Man, to festive ghost story The Mezzotint and psychological thriller The Girl Before, we'll also be combining genres just to make sure we're thoroughly entertained. 

We'll also be pencilling in – OK fine, we mean clearing our schedules for – both in-person and Zoom-based viewing parties to watch a line-up of one-off festive specials, including yet another Call The Midwife festive special and the very first from Death in Paradise.

Last but 100% not least, we'll be working through a list of unmissable movies, both Christmas films and otherwise, from the third of Netflix's festive franchise, The Princess Switch: Romancing The Star and Sky Original film Last Train To Christmas to the ever-intriguing new psychological drama starring Olivia Colman, Lost Daughter

So, if you're looking for an all-encompassing festive telly guide, you've come to the right place. Have a look at some of the best Christmas TV series, films & Christmas specials coming to the small-screen this festive season…

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