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What Christmas programmes have you 'bookmarked' to watch?

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Teacher11 Thu 17-Dec-15 16:31:18

'Downton' for sure though my dear old mother will complain that it's too long and she'd rather watch 'East Enders'. The (grown up) children will want to watch 'Sherlock' and 'Dr Who', both of which will induce much adverse comment from grandma. I really want to see the final installments of 'The Bridge' as I will not be able to watch them when they are broadcast. A bit of Swedish miserablist noir is perfect for Christmas viewing, I feel.

Linbrikat Thu 17-Dec-15 15:09:54

Hasn't anybody been watching the wonderful Detectorists? They're doing a Christmas special. Apart from that I mostly agree with everyone else - Downton, Strictly, Call the Midwife, Dr Who and Coronation St.

Anniebach Thu 17-Dec-15 14:59:16

Midwife, Downton and two days before The Third Man, I get goosebumps from the music

Charleygirl Thu 17-Dec-15 14:10:05

Strictly, Downton, little else for me.

Teetime Thu 17-Dec-15 14:01:33

Always the Queen - gawd bless 'er.

Sherlock and Dickens and hopefully there will be a good ghost story- dreary Downton I suppose but not Strictly Christmas - have had enough of that. Always watch Carols from Kings.

A tradition of my own is to re-watch Dr Zhivago used to be while DH was at work and I had sneaked an afternoon off. I would watch it with all the lights turned off a large sherry and some chocolate brazils- there sheer decadence of my pre retirement life appals me. Hopefully DH will go to Bowls and leave me to wallow in sin one afternoon.

Bennan Thu 17-Dec-15 13:38:34

Downton, Midwife, Sherlock, Professor Branestawn, Not Going Out, Michael McIntyre, Dickensian and And Then There Were None> We're away so lots to watch when we return!! wine

adrisco Thu 17-Dec-15 10:47:33

Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, Coronation Street and Not Going Out.

ninathenana Wed 16-Dec-15 22:09:22

Oh yes, I forgot Sherlock and Dickens

Pittcity Wed 16-Dec-15 21:49:15

All of the above plus Sherlock and a bit of seasonal cheer from Eastenders.
I seem to have highlighted mostly BBC1 shows in spite of there being loads of channels to choose from.

Lapwing Wed 16-Dec-15 20:49:19

Carols from Kings - just cannot imagine Christmas without it.

feetlebaum Wed 16-Dec-15 20:45:43

Doctor Who Special. with the wonderful Peter Capaldi and the Doctor's wife - River Song (Alex Kingston)

When is the Dickens pastiche thing starting? Bringing together characters from several of the novels; should be fun!

whitewave Wed 16-Dec-15 20:21:12

Haven't got any Radio Times but fancy the Agatha Christie thing. That was the last thing we saw in the theatre this summer.

Sarahsue35 Wed 16-Dec-15 19:24:22

Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife

Coolgran65 Wed 16-Dec-15 19:17:00

Don't have a TV Magazine but perhaps should get one.
Definitely Downton and Call the Midwife.
Need the magazine to find out what else is on.

ninathenana Wed 16-Dec-15 19:06:13

Downton and Call the Midwife, not sure what else

Ana Wed 16-Dec-15 17:30:04

Me too, but I do wish they wouldn't give so much away in the trailers!

rosesarered Wed 16-Dec-15 17:25:11

Spent a happy hour last week, leafing through the Christmas TV magazine and ticking all the programmes that I want to watch or record to watch later. there was a surprising amount ( we have Sky which helps.) Most of all I want to watch the Christmas Downton.?