Best Christmas TV for 2022 – From The Great Christmas Bake Off to Billie Piper's I Hate Suzie Too
Christmas would not be Christmas without its slate of festive Christmas TV viewing that bonds the family even closer together following a long day of eating, drinking and opening gifts.
This year isn't any different, with many television offerings for everyone, whether you've been on Santa's naughty list or nice list. If you're looking for something traditionally fun and festive, you'll likely enjoy, The Great Christmas Bake Off, or how about other British staples such as Call The Midwife's Christmas special and Billie Piper's I Hate Suzie Too, which is also being billed as a Christmas special because there's truly no business like snow business!
Maybe you've overdone it on all the Christmas joy (we're not judging) and want something a tad different. If so, it'll definitely be worth clearing out your schedule for the third season of Emily in Paris season three and The Witcher: Blood Origin - the latter of which drops on actual Christmas Day. Great timing! Or are you looking for something a tad bit more scandalous? Well, then Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama, centred on the most dramatic and scandalous celebrity fall-out we have ever known, will hit Channel 4 for our viewing pleasures. Cannot wait.
For our complete Christmas TV guide for 2022 and where to watch them from the likes of traditional television channels such as BBC and ITV to paying subscription services Disney+ and Netflix, all yule need to do is keep scrolling below:
Olly CourtenayCall The Midwife Christmas Special
The midwives of Nonnatus House return to our screens for another Christmas special which will run for a lengthy 1 hour and 29 minutes. Yay! The festive special will centre on the return of Rhoda Mullucks, whose baby was born with birth defects after being prescribed medication by Dr Turner.
When and where to watch: Christmas Day at 7.55pm on BBC One.
Marcell PitiVardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama
Coleen Rooney shook social media to its core when she accused her former friend and fellow footballer's wife, Rebekah Vardy, of leaking stories about her to the press in 2019. And now the scandal has been dramatised for the two-part series Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama using actual transcripts from the court saga. The series stars Michael Sheen, Chanel Cresswell and Natalia Tena.
When and where to watch: Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 December at 9pm on Channel 4.
Emily in Paris, season 3
We all know and love Emily in Paris, and we couldn't be more excited for the main protagonist (played by the lovely Lily Collins) to continue juggling the dramas of her relationships and professional career while in the city of love for this hotly-anticipated third season!
When and where to watch: All episodes drop on December 21 on Netflix.
ITVRiches
Okay, we're so ready for a glossy, scandalous new drama, and we're pretty sure that Riches is the one to watch. I mean, it's written by How to Get Away with Murder and Inventing Anna writer Abby Ajayi. That's a wow factor enough! Its cast includes the likes of Deborah Ayorinde, Sarah Niles, and Hugh Quarshie.
When and where to watch: Thursday 22 December on ITVX.
Tom BeardI Hate Suzie Too
Billed as the "anti-Christmas Christmas special", this Billie Piper starring follow-up to I Hate Suzie sees the return of disgraced celeb Suzie Pickles and her plight to re-win the affection of the public.
When and where to watch: Tuesday 20 December on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
Without Sin
Calling all Line of Duty fans, Vicky McClure takes on the lead of the new series called Without Sin. She plays Stella Tomlinson, a grieving mother who comes face to face with the man accused of murdering her daughter.
When and where to watch: Wednesday 28 December on ITVX.
Photo Credit: Susie AllnuttThe Witcher: Blood Origin
The Witcher's long-awaited prequel will be released on Christmas Day, which is set 1,000 years before the events of the main series. Michelle Yeoh leads the four-part series, which also stars Laurence O'Fuarain, Sophia Brown and Nathaniel Curtis.
When and where to watch: Christmas Day on Netflix.
Disney+Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
One for all the big Hollywood franchise lovers, Disney + is home to the epic one-off Marvel movie, the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special, which sees fan favourites Drax and Mantis journey to earth to abduct Kevin Bacon to gift their friend Peter Quill for Christmas.
When and where to watch: Available now on Disney Plus.
Jamie SimpsonMayflies
Mayflies is a new two-part drama adapted from Andrew O’Hagan’s novel of the same name. It follows the journey of Jimmy (Martin Compston), who becomes friends with Tully after they finish school in a small Scottish town in 1986. However, their friendship and loyalty are tested three decades later...
When and where to watch: Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 December at 9pm on BBC One.
Denis GuyenonDeath in Paradise
This feature-length Christmas special episode takes us to the idyllic island of Saint Marie, and sees the return of stars Don Warrington, Élizabeth Bourgine, Tahj Miles, Ralf Little, Shantol Jackson and Ginny Holder as their crime-loving characters attempt to get to the bottom of a case.
When and where to watch: Boxing Day at 9pm on BBC One.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse
One for the whole family, the animated film The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse is a sweet story about kindness and friendship based on Charlie Mackesy’s popular children’s book.
When and where to watch: Christmas Eve at 4.55pm on BBC One.
mark bourdillonThe Great Christmas Bake Off
Matt Lucas will again join forces with Noel Fielding to host the festive version of the staple British baking show. The Big Breakfast's Gaby Roslin, Blackadder's Sir Tony Robinson, Steph's Packed Lunch's Miquita Oliver, The Word's Terry Christian and Brookside's Claire Sweeney will whizz up treats in the famous tent, while the English National Ballet of Swan Lake will also perform for viewers at home.
When and where to watch: Christmas Eve at 8.25pm on Channel 4.
