The Christmas Film and TV Thread 2016

[KK]

There are always a selection of films the terrestrial channels purchase the rights to a play on a loop. With ITV it's Harry Potter (constantly), James Bond, Carry On and On The Buses; with the others it's Ace Ventura, Tomb Raider and Air Force One.

[floydfreak]

There are always a selection of films the terrestrial channels purchase the rights to a play on a loop. With ITV it's Harry Potter (constantly), James Bond, Carry On and On The Buses; with the others it's Ace Ventura, Tomb Raider and Air Force One.

you forgot The Mummy & The Perfect Storm Johnny English & Mr Bean ITV always show them films along with the ones you have already mentioned

[KK]

New Year's Eve and Day listings updated.

[Lagamorph]

Reading the posts about which stations constantly loop films made me realise I don't think I've ever seen the original Star Wars trilogies on terrestrial TV, only the prequels.

[satriales]

Lots more than usual that i'm interested in this year.

Highlights: Jonathan Creek, Witness for the Prosecution, Sherlock, Screenwipe, Guy Martin

[Rocsteady]

Robbie Williams at NYE does for me for singalong pish to have on in the background. No Die Hard?

[Garth]

I'll probably just watch Doctor Who, The Entire Universe, Robot Wars and Sherlock.

[Moggy]

I'll probably just watch The Entire Universe

You must have big eyes.

The Entire Universe is a unique collaboration from the creators of Spamalot, starring Professor Brian Cox, and combines fascinating facts about the birth of the universe with larger-than-life comedy characters penned by the legendary Eric Idle.

In this special programme, Professor Brian Cox will initially appear in the manner to which he is accustomed by giving an auspicious scientific Christmas lecture.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latest ... -brian-cox

That does have the potential to be amazing.

[Lagamorph]

No Die Hard?

Try in 6 or 7 months.

[Moggy]

No Die Hard?

Try in 6 or 7 months.

Why would we want to watch a Christmas film then?

[Lagamorph]

No Die Hard?

Try in 6 or 7 months.

Why would we want to watch a Christmas film then?

Nobody said anything about a Christmas film.

[Victor Mildew]

Sky aren't listing die hard in their Christmas section this year

Were cancelling sky movies in the new year.

[Moggy]

Sky aren't listing die hard in their Christmas section this year

Were cancelling sky movies in the new year.

Doesn't Laga work for Sky? I bet this is his doing.

strawberry float you Laga, strawberry float you.

[Gandalf]

Die Hard is the ULTIMATE Christmas movie, anyone thinks otherwise is a pleb!

[Memento Mori]

Die Hard's on Netflix IIRC.

[Victor Mildew]

I have it on bluray, just disappointed not to see it in the Christmas bit like it was last year.

[floydfreak]

[Banjo]

I haven't followed the TV listings for years, have they been this dull in this time? I remember BBC2 would usually show some Classical Hollywood films (Singin' In The Rain on Christmas Day was a delight) and Channel 4 would have a couple interesting choices. I guess with the prevalence of Netflix and other services now that no effort is made, just throw some Pixar/Dreamworks and comic book adaptations at the listings and that'll do.

[Lagamorph]

Sky aren't listing die hard in their Christmas section this year

Were cancelling sky movies in the new year.

Doesn't Laga work for Sky? I bet this is his doing.

strawberry float you Laga, strawberry float you.

[Qikz]

Just finished watching Home Alone.

Feel totally in the mood for Christmas now