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Christmas TV specials you must watch

Between the Downton Christmas special and the Strictly Come Dancing festive evening, TV at Christmas time is always an absolute treat. So stuff yourself silly and switch between BBC and ITV.
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Call the Midwife

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This year takes us back to 1960 where Chummy is charged with bringing some festive joy to a mother and baby home. 

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Top Gear

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This year's Top Gear Christmas special takes place in South America. 

Watch the guys take on Patagonia in a two parter.

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The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm

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Harry Hill gets into costume for his Christmas efforts this year.

The drama follows the story of an eccentric with a crazy idea or two.

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Miranda

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Miranada comes to an end this Christmas. 

Giving her a romantic send off she has to choose between two different proposals. Who will she chose?

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Esio Trot, BBC

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Dame Judy Dench and Dustin Hoffman star in a one off Christmas special of the Roald Dahl classic Esio Trot.

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Black Mirror

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Charlie Brooker's dark comedy is back for a festive special. 

This time Mad Men's John Hamm is involved.

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Downton Abbey ITV

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Season 5 of Downton Abbey comes to a close with its annual Christmas episode on 25 December.

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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell BBC

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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is a magical book adaptation, perfect for the festive season.

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Strictly Come Dancing BBC

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Strictly's one-off festive speical will return for more sparkling fun with the likes of Darcey Bussell, and Tess Daly.

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Doctor Who BBC

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Doctor Who takes his adventures to the North Pole to meet a certain Mr Claus.

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Text Santa ITV

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Downton Abbey gets an A-List guest this Christmas as George Clooney appears in the celebrity special.

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For The Love Of Dogs ITV

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Paul O'Gardy is bringing a festive twist to his For The Love of Dogs. As we know, dogs are not just for Christmas.

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