What is on TV this Christmas 2018?
From Doctor Who to Strictly Come Dancing and Watership Down, here are the festive highlights from BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky
Soaps
Here are the soaps set to air (probably very grim) festive storylines this year...
EastEnders
What will happen in EastEnders over Christmas?
Alfie may be determined to give Kat the perfect festive season, but his dreams are shattered when the truth about him and Hayley comes out. Meanwhile, Kim finds a guardian angel in an unlikely friend. Over at the Queen Vic, Mick is reunited with Linda, but will a thirst for revenge override the celebrations. And Mel has big plans at New Year for deceitful groom-to-be Ray.
When is EastEnders on TV at Christmas?
Find out all you need to know about EastEnders' Christmas schedules here.
Emmerdale
What will happen in Emmerdale over Christmas?
Joy comes in the form of a surprise wedding for the loved-up Dingle clan, but there’s sadness too as a down-on-his-luck Bob finds his money worries mounting. Will he spend Christmas without a roof over his head? There’s tension over the turkey Jacob’s feelings for Maya threaten to cause ructions. And as 2019 begins, there’s the return of Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle after 17 years away.
When is Emmerdale on TV over Christmas?
Click here for all the details of Emmerdale's Christmas air dates.
Coronation Street
What will happen in Coronation Street over Christmas?
Gina is trying to manoeuvre Tim under the mistletoe, while a vengeful Jenny is trying to stitch Liz up online. Fans will also be kept guessing about Lewis’s motivations: is he up to his old tricks and will Audrey be left heartbroken again? Brian, meanwhile, masterminds an eye-opening nativity and will Weatherfield’s own Burton and Taylor – ie Peter and Carla – find that their chemistry is still there. Will they see in 2019 with a kiss?
When is Coronation Street on TV over Christmas?
See here for all the Corrie Christmas broadcast details.
Hollyoaks
There’s tension at the McQueens as Mercedes clashes with Goldie, but Christmas might be merry for the widow after all as she kisses Sylver and gets close to gangster Liam. Love is in the air at the Lovedays as Louis prepares to wed Leela, despite the fact he’s already married to Martine and having an affair with ex-wife Simone! Also, Mandy and Darren face a heartbreaking decision about their unborn baby, Prince discovers if he’s got cancer, and someone ends up behind bars.
When is Hollyoaks on TV over Christmas?
You can find out full details on Hollyoaks' Christmas broadcasts here.
Neighbours
What will happen in Neighbours over Christmas?
Ramsay Street receives a visit from the ghost of Christmas past when the legendary Jim Robinson makes a shock return! Alan Dale is confirmed as having filmed a special appearance as the Neighbours icon, despite the character having been killed off 25 years ago, and it’s linked to a bombshell for Paul who spends 25th December digging up a dead body. Has he murdered someone? Elsewhere in Erinsborough, Bea and Elly’s troublemaking mum Liz returns, Susan is haunted by what she did to Finn, and Xanthe gets a big surprise.
When is Neighbours on TV over Christmas?
You can read our handy guide to Neighbours' Christmas episodes here.