BBC One TV Guide
View the BBC One (BBC1) schedule for today. Find showtimes for live UK news, entertainment, drama, and late night films. See what's on BBC One on Thursday 25 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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The Hit List
Marvin and Rochelle Humes are joined by EastEnders stars Jake Wood and Tamzin Outhwaite, choirmaster Gareth Malone and saxophonist YolanDa Brown, and comedians Alex Brooker and Ellie Taylor.
Runtime:
45 min
Joins BBC News
BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime:
4 hr 5 min
The Snail and the Whale
An adventurous snail goes on an amazing journey
A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, a tour of the world and a heroic rescue. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Stick Man
Will our hero make it home in time for Christmas?
Animated film based on the much-loved children's picture book. Stick Man tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father's epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas.
Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning Service from Bradford Cathedral
A joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, weaving together carols, readings and prayers from across cultures and languages, reflecting Bradford’s status as UK City of Culture.
Runtime:
1 hr
Bluey
Bluey’s Christmas Bundle
Festive fun with Bluey and her family: a collection of fun and heartwarming episodes.
Runtime:
40 min
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Old dog, new tricks
Wallace invents a 'smart gnome' that has a mind of its own - or does it? It falls to Gromit to take on the dastardly Feathers McGraw once more... or Wallace may never invent again!
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Musical based on Roald Dahl's classic book. Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination and the worst parents in the world.
Runtime:
1 hr 45 min
The King
2025
HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
Runtime:
10 min
The Scarecrows' Wedding
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A loving tale about learning that the important thing isn’t a grand gesture – it's simply being together.
Runtime:
25 min
Gladiators
Celebrity Special 2025
Bradley and Barney Walsh host this special edition of the iconic series, which sees celebrities Joe Wicks, Sam Thompson, Nicola Adams and Vogue Williams take on the Gladiators.
Runtime:
1 hr
Shaun the Sheep
Shaun goes extra Christmassy for the background of the Farmer's Christmas card photo by secretly knitting festive jumpers to brighten it up.
Runtime:
10 min
The Weakest Link
Christmas Special
Lou Sanders, Martine McCutcheon, David O’Doherty, Ade Adepitan, Ross King, Jess Wright, Eddie Kadi and Blu Hydrangea compete to be the strongest link and win up to £50,000 for their chosen charity.
Runtime:
45 min
Strictly Come Dancing
Christmas Special
Strictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom this Christmas, ready to captivate the nation with a celebration of dance and festive cheer.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel
In this tinsel-covered episode, the celebrity experts are Gyles Brandreth, Josie Gibson, Big Narstie, Tim Vine, Zara McDermott, Nitro, Matthew Horne and Joanna Page.
Runtime:
1 hr
EastEnders
25/12/2025 (Part 1)
A situation escalates at The Vic for the Slaters, and the Beales and the Brannings prepare to sit down to a joint family Christmas dinner.
Runtime:
30 min
Call the Midwife
Episode 1
Senior members of Nonnatus House travel to Hong Kong to tackle a crisis at the order’s branch house, and Dr Turner and Shelagh search for May’s birth mother.
Runtime:
1 hr
Amandaland
Christmas Special
Amanda and family head to Aunt Joan’s country house, but plans change when Mal and Anne tag along, and she struggles to recreate the magical Christmases she spent there as a child.
Runtime:
30 min
EastEnders
25/12/2025 (Part 2)
The Mitchells help make Nigel’s Christmas extra special.
Runtime:
30 min
Mrs Brown's Boys
Mammy's Bottles
Agnes and Cathy gather everyone together to discuss Christmas presents and come up with a family-focused solution.
Runtime:
30 min
BBC News at Ten
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
Runtime:
15 min
Absolutely Fabulous
Cold Turkey
Award-winning sitcom set in the world of fashion and PR. Edina plans her first Christmas with the family. This break in tradition gives Patsy a serious trauma.
Runtime:
35 min
When Harry Met Sally
Can a man and a woman be friends without sex getting in the way? Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal find out in Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's classic romantic comedy.
Runtime:
1 hr 35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC One tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 25 December) on BBC One, you can watch EastEnders, Call the Midwife, Amandaland, and Mrs Brown's Boys. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC One live?
You can watch BBC One live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC One today?
Today's programming on BBC One ends at 01:10 with When Harry Met Sally.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.