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The Official Christmas Radio Times 2014 Countdown Thread
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lundo
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by cylon6:
“EastEnders and Corrie won't clash on Christmas Day.

They made EastEnders an hour to combat the first hour of Downton since 2011. Now with Downton Christmas specials being less popular since 2011, EastEnders collapsing last Christmas and Mrs Brown's Boys showing how popular it was last year. BBC1 aren't scheduling to accommodate Downton anymore.”

To be honest, I don't know why people are so worried about programmes clashing anyway as people just record something that's on the other side while watching the other prgramme!
wizzywick
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by burbe:
“EE v Corrie certainly won't stick come next week. I imagine we'll see ITV more likely to shift Corrie than BBC to shift EE because the EE-Miranda-EE-MBB line-up could work very well for EE. The two comedies will perform well whether they're paired together or apart. I'd say they're going to revise the schedule to...

BBC One
15:10 FILM: Madagascar 3 (fits the TBA timeslot)
16:45 BBC News
17:00 Strictly Come Dancing
18:15 Call The Midwife
19:30 Doctor Who [I think they'll switch around because the same happened last year + it's been airing in a late slot this series]
20:30 EastEnders
21:00 Miranda
21:35 EastEnders
22:05 Mrs Brown's Boys
22:40 Michael McIntyre's Christmas Show

ITV
16:20 You've Been Framed
17:20 Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs
18:20 Emmerdale
19:20 ITV News
19:30 Coronation Street
20:30 Downton Abbey”

I think Madagascar 3 is a terribly weak film for the post-Queen slot. The Muppets or Puss in Boots is much more appealing for Christmas Day. Madagascar is OK, but it's no Shrek!
ClarkF1
27-11-2014
Forget Madagascar 3....stick on Muppet Christmas Carol, I don't care how much the rights cost, it's worth every penny.
marke09
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“I think Madagascar 3 is a terribly weak film for the post-Queen slot. The Muppets or Puss in Boots is much more appealing for Christmas Day. Madagascar is OK, but it's no Shrek!”

Thats what the Mirror article said that the Shrek franchise had always done well for BBC One on Christmas Day and thats why they are showing Puss in Boots

Another film not mentioned in the press pack is Mars needs Moms
lundo
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by Callum_Preciou2:
“I will like to show you my BBC One prediction of the network premieres for December 2017 and they are include;

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Good Dinosaur
The Day After Tomorrow
Rome Total War (my first feature film after being online in 2015)”

What the heck? The Day After Tomorrow has been on network TV loads of times (Film 4 methinks). And by the way ITV, no Bond again after Queen's Speech this year? I know Skyfall is too 'adult' for an afternoon slot, but a light-hearted Moore romp would have done nicely.
wizzywick
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by marke09:
“According to a tweet from the mirror puss in boots is the Christmas day film on BBC one also the adventures of tintin is to be shown over christmas”

Tintin on the BBC?
marke09
27-11-2014
ITV programme info

http://www.itv.com/presscentre/progr...nformation-hub
marke09
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by wizzywick:
“Tintin on the BBC?”


found the article http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c...estive-4702470
Boyontbridge
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by lundo:
“What the heck? The Day After Tomorrow has been on network TV loads of times (Film 4 methinks). And by the way ITV, no Bond again after Queen's Speech this year? I know Skyfall is too 'adult' for an afternoon slot, but a light-hearted Moore romp would have done nicely.”

Hopefully one in which he wears a safari suit
Boyontbridge
27-11-2014
Surely, The whole idea of Christmas TV is (A) It is family orientated, and (B) It is a special Christmas edition.

Eastenders takes up primetime on Christmas evening but falls into neither category

It is the same old depressing storylines of murder/rape/violence/domestic abuse/and on and on it goes. Is this really suitable Christmas Viewing? No it is not. I know it has millions of viewers but that does not mean it should be shown on Christmas day (and let’s face it many, of these millions, will watch anything that is put in front of them). Sadly for millions in this country, the afore mentioned issues are real life experiences. Perhaps Christmas Day is the one day they can try to forget about these horrors? No chance, not with any let up from the BBC in sight. I think it’s disgusting that this is shown on Christmas Night.
marke09
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by Boyontbridge:
“Surely, The whole idea of Christmas TV is (A) It is family orientated, and (B) It is a special Christmas edition.

Eastenders takes up primetime on Christmas evening but falls into neither category

It is the same old depressing storylines of murder/rape/violence/domestic abuse/and on and on it goes. Is this really suitable Christmas Viewing? No it is not. I know it has millions of viewers but that does not mean it should be shown on Christmas day (and let’s face it many, of these millions, will watch anything that is put in front of them). Sadly for millions in this country, the afore mentioned issues are real life experiences. Perhaps Christmas Day is the one day they can try to forget about these horrors? No chance, not with any let up from the BBC in sight. I think it’s disgusting that this is shown on Christmas Night.”

But where is the drama in watching characters sitting down enjoying their dinner singing carols going to church opening presents slumping in front of the TV

I read somewhere that the BBC One controller told EastEnders bosses she did not want a gloomy edition on Christmas Day this year
argyess
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by Boyontbridge:
“Surely, The whole idea of Christmas TV is (A) It is family orientated, and (B) It is a special Christmas edition.

Eastenders takes up primetime on Christmas evening but falls into neither category

It is the same old depressing storylines of murder/rape/violence/domestic abuse/and on and on it goes. Is this really suitable Christmas Viewing? No it is not. I know it has millions of viewers but that does not mean it should be shown on Christmas day (and let’s face it many, of these millions, will watch anything that is put in front of them). Sadly for millions in this country, the afore mentioned issues are real life experiences. Perhaps Christmas Day is the one day they can try to forget about these horrors? No chance, not with any let up from the BBC in sight. I think it’s disgusting that this is shown on Christmas Night.”

I agree with your opinion about EE being depressing, however as long as the viewing figures hold up well every Christmas then I don't think there's any chance of BBC1 not showing it on the big day. Some vieweres may actually appreciate the portrayal of its "gritty" issues even on Christmas Day, particularly if they are going through something similar themselves.

Too depressing for me though!! I'll be chuckling along to Mrs Browns Boys instead Yes, I know it's an acquired taste and old-fashioned but then so is Christmas pudding.
pedrok
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by Claires_dad:
“Christmas Eve ITV provisional schedule

(no point in posting BBC1 as doesn't show much yet!)

Spoiler

6am Good Morning
8.30am Lorraine
9.25am Film : All Stars
11.30am Horrid Henry
1.20pm ITV News and Weather
1.35pm Doc Martin
3.35pm TBA
4.35pm Film : Santa Claus (1985) with Dudley Moore
6.45pm ITV News and Weather
7pm Emmerdale
7.30pm Coronation Street
8pm Surprise,Surprise Christmas Special
9pm Birds of the Feather
9.30pm Through the Keyhole
10.30pm ITV News and Weather
10.45pm Christmas Act of Worship
11.45pm Elizabeth : The Golden Age
”

Wow. That's pretty poor. ITV have all but given up with that schedule.
lundo
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by pedrok:
“Wow. That's pretty poor. ITV have all but given up with that schedule.”

True. As much as I like the Dudley Moore Santa Claus film, years ago it would have been an 11am movie while in the afternoon something more high-profile (and modern) would be shown, like a Harry Potter film
jazzydrury3
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by lundo:
“True. As much as I like the Dudley Moore Santa Claus film, years ago it would have been an 11am movie while in the afternoon something more high-profile (and modern) would be shown, like a Harry Potter film”

Im sure tbat Film used to be in the 11am slot on Christmas Eve, Guess ut being at that teatime slot, ut is the kind of film, parents can plonk little johnny by the TV, while tbey cook.

Nice to sss Lorianne being shown upto and including Christmas Eve, but I doubt it will be her probabky be kate
Claires_dad
27-11-2014
Don't forget folks that any listings are provisional and still subject to change until they are confirmed on Tuesday.
marke09
27-11-2014
early indications are that it will NOT be a White Christmas
Callum_Preciou2
27-11-2014
Should BBC2 showing the highlights of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on New Year's Day because i've missed out on that.
bluesdiamond
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by Callum_Preciou2:
“I will like to show you my BBC One prediction of the network premieres for December 2017 and they are include;

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Good Dinosaur
The Day After Tomorrow
Rome Total War (my first feature film after being online in 2015)”

Star Wars in the past has been in ITV.
Guardians of the Galaxy, hasn't Channel 4 had the Marvel Super Heros franchisr? As Guardians is part of the Avengers 2 set of films would imagine it is part of a bundle.
Bond I thought was wit ITV.
1st-SC_Surgeon
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck:
“Miranda, the most un-funniest comedy show ever!”

not forgetting Mrs Browns Boys

hate it

we were definitely spoiled years ago on Christmas night as the big guns rolled out their Christmas specials

Morecambe and Wise
The Mike Yarwood show
Dave Allen
Only fools and horses
The Two Ronnies
The Generation game
The Royal family

now we have Miranda...............great
bluesdiamond
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by pedrok:
“Wow. That's pretty poor. ITV have all but given up with that schedule.”

ITV[s job SELL advertising space.

To be honest ITV want to get the viewers up to Dec 23rd, thus get the advertisers.
Pizzatheaction
27-11-2014
Very pleased to get 42% off my subscription renewal.
STEVE 03
27-11-2014
BBC Two is looking great this Christmas with movies being shown every morning in the provisional listings. Just the way I like it

Heres hoping they show some Laurel and Hardy somewhere in the schedule. Doubtful but you never know
scurry
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by STEVE 03:
“BBC Two is looking great this Christmas with movies being shown every morning in the provisional listings. Just the way I like it

Heres hoping they show some Laurel and Hardy somewhere in the schedule. Doubtful but you never know ”

Have the provisional listings suggested when the top gear christmas specials will be shown?
Claires_dad
27-11-2014
Originally Posted by scurry:
“Have the provisional listings suggested when the top gear christmas specials will be shown?”

No.........doesn't look like it
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