30 TV shows to watch over Christmas: The best dramas, documentaries, films, and streaming options 

The seasonal TV schedules may not be the big deal they once were, but there are still plenty of highlights on offer across the traditional channels and streaming services 

The Room In The Tower, starring Tobias Menzies and Joanne Lumley, on BBC Two is among the possibilities for your Christmas viewing plans.

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Christmas in Kilmainham, RTÉ One, Dec 24, 6.20pm: For the musically inclined, join Presenter Marty Whelan for a festive concert held at the historical Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Guests include Imelda May, The High Kings and TikTok sensation Garron Noone, offering a broad mix of traditional, contemporary and popular Irish music.