For many households, Christmas simply isn’t Christmas without an annual festive TV special. But as we all know, not every year is the same. Many will be settling in for their traditional soap dramas or quiz shows, and this year, the official schedule for ITV has been released. This Christmas, ITV fans can enjoy a dazzling mix of films, comedy, drama and highlights across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. However, the reaction from viewers at home has been mixed, with some users online slamming the festive schedule as "shocking" and "abysmal."

On Christmas Eve, fans can tune into The Chase Celebrity Special and Emmerdale , whilst on Christmas Day, the main highlights include Loose Women, Lorraine , Bullseye and Coronation Street . Other shows on Christmas Day include I

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