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- DirectorCarl TibbettsStarsJon HammRafe SpallOona ChaplinThree interconnected tales of technology run amok during the Christmas season are told by two men at a remote outpost in a frozen wilderness.10/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookTim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. Meanwhile, David Brent has been using the services of a dating agency and, in between making celebrity appearances in nightclubs, he meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women. The office Christmas party kicks off like any other but there are a few surprises in store...10/10
- DirectorPhil ChurchwardStarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayClarkson, Hammond and May travel across the Middle East in a £3500 sports car to reach Jerusalem, and encounter all the political minefields (and the real ones) the Three Wise Men didn't.10/10
- DirectorMartin DennisStarsHenry ShieldsJonathan SayerHenry LewisA joyful Christmas tale as the Cornley Drama Society present the story of Santa and his elves trying to bring festive happiness to a sad little girl and her constantly-fighting parents. Can the magical toy machine restore her Christmas cheer? Or perhaps Mr Snowman and his enchanting dance will raise her spirits? We'll never know, as an already surly Santa indulges in too much Christmas sherry and contrives to ruin everything. Crackers explode, an elf is trapped in a confined space for the duration of the show and the toy machine attempts to eat the snowman alive. Also, there are songs, and these don't go well.10/10
- DirectorDeclan LowneyStarsJason SudeikisHannah WaddinghamJeremy SwiftIt's Christmas in Richmond. Rebecca enlists Ted for a secret mission, Roy and Keeley search for a miracle and the Higginses open up their home.10/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookIt's been three years since the BBC documentary crew first arrived at the office. Back for one last visit, they find Gareth Keenan now in charge and is running the office with a military precision. Since we last saw David Brent he has become a sales rep for a cleaning products company, released his own pop single and has acquired an agent to look after his celebrity appearances. He visits his old workplace regularly, despite him successfully suing Wernham Hogg for unfair dismissal. The big news for Tim is the imminent arrival of Dawn. The documentary crew has kindly offered to fly Dawn and boyfriend Lee from Florida back to Slough for the office Christmas party.10/10
- DirectorMartin DennisStarsHenry ShieldsCharlie RussellDave HearnThe Goes Wrong Show Team, otherwise known as the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, present their take on the Nativity Story. The production is generously funded by a corporate sponsor after the BBC refused to pay for any more of the Cornley Dramatic Society's work. As ever, all soon descends into chaos: an ingenious pop-up book set soon proves a physical danger to both cast and crew, the angel Gabriel develops a firework obsession, the actors inside a donkey have a terrible falling out, and there is much more fire than anyone anticipated.9.5/10
- DirectorGordon AndersonStarsSimon BirdJames BuckleyBlake HarrisonAs the only person to have volunteered for the job, Will is elected Chairman of the Organization Party for the end of term Christmas bash and ropes the other three boys into being his assistants. Simon, needless to say, is keen to use the opportunity to declare his public love for Carli D'Amato, which proves to be anything but a good idea.9.5/10
- DirectorRichard BodenStarsRowan AtkinsonTony RobinsonMiranda RichardsonAfter a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.9.5/10
- DirectorBrian PercivalStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterChristmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates' arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities.9/10
- DirectorMichael EnglerStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterMary endeavors to build bridges with her sister while Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, finding his place at Downton proves more difficult.9/10
- 1994–199546mTV-148.2 (294)TV EpisodeDirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsSteve CooganRebecca FrontKevin EldonAlan presents a one-off Christmas edition of "Knowing Me, Knowing You".9/10
- DirectorRebecca AsherStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsJake, Charles and Gina get into trouble while doing last-minute Christmas shopping, Terry tries to make it through the holidays without a call from the precinct, and Amy takes part in a "Polar Swim" with Holt and Diaz.9/10
- DirectorDuke JohnsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen Abed wakes up to discover that everything is in stop motion animation, Professor Duncan and the study group help him try to discover the true meaning of Christmas.9/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbEliza L. BennettMark has his family over to the flat for Christmas dinner, as well as Dobby, who he is finally going out with, except he hasn't told his parents yet.9/10
- DirectorJason BatemanStarsJason BatemanPortia de RossiWill ArnettWhile Buster looks for ways to get out of serving in Iraq, Lindsay's quest to score a date at the Bluth Company Christmas party backfires after Gob's sexual harassment speech. Michael and Maeby get in trouble singing Afternoon Delight, but are quickly overshadowed by Oscar and Lucille's afternoon delight.9/10
- DirectorMinkie SpiroStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterAutumn of 1924. It's grouse shooting season and Rose's father-in-law invites the Crawley family to a shooting party in Northumberland.9/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiA holiday-themed parody of "Glee" in which Abed tries to persuade each member of the Study Group to join the glee club so that they can qualify for regionals.9/10
- DirectorTerry HughesStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss accidentally breaks a little girl's leg and tries to help her sell boxes of cookies which recreates Monica's childhood fixation. Rachel quits her job at Central Perk and Joey's Christmas tree selling conflicts with Phoebe's principles.9/10
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah. In order to entice Rachel to move back into their refurbished apartment, Phoebe must drive a wedge between Rachel and current roomie Joey.9/10
- 2005– 43mTV-MA9.2 (5.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorFred SavageStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyDennis and Dee decide to teach Frank a lesson "A Christmas Carol"-style, and Mac and Charlie learn some shocking things about their childhood Christmas traditions.8.5/10
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersTed and Barney get an opportunity to run their own bar during a historic blizzard, while Marshall and Lily try to defy the odds and continue one of their cherished traditions.8.5/10
- DirectorTrent O'DonnellStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldAs the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.8.5/10
- DirectorJohn BirkinStarsRowan AtkinsonMatilda ZieglerC.J. AllenChristmas adventures of Mr. Bean include shopping, Christmas Eve at home, and preparing the Christmas turkey.8.5/10
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiShirley throws a Christmas party for the gang and much to her surprise learns her classmates come from various religious backgrounds. Meanwhile, Jeff is challenged by the school bully and faces the reality that he may fail Spanish 101.8.5/10