BBC and ITV strike deal to avoid Christmas-special clash

The BBC and ITV have struck a deal to ensure their Christmas specials won't clash.

Popular BBC One series 'Call The Midwife' and ITV1's period drama 'Downton Abbey' were initially set to overlap by an estimated 15 minutes during their Christmas Day special episodes, but the two broadcasters have now reached an agreement to make sure both can be watched in full.