We are spoilt for choice this Christmas! (Image: BBC)

As the festive season approaches, the BBC has unveiled its 2025 Christmas and New Year TV line-up - a mix of returning favourites, new specials, and family treats. Here are seven of the most anticipated shows to look out for on BBC and iPlayer this Christmas.

Kate Phillips, BBC’s Chief Content Officer says: "We’ve got so many terrific treats on the BBC this Christmas. There really is something for everyone as we light up living rooms across the UK with a multitude of magical moments. From specials of much- loved programmes, to new gifts across genres, the BBC is the place to be."

Here are seven standout picks available to stream this Christmas .

1. Call the Midwife Christmas Special

One of the BBC’s most enduring and beloved

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