Your Last-Minute Christmas Survival Guide
Forgotten a gift? Don't panic. Our festive survival guide reveals last-minute gifting and decor hacks, Jo Malone's secrets, and the best tequila for Christmas. Save your holiday now!
Forgotten a gift? Don't panic. Our festive survival guide reveals last-minute gifting and decor hacks, Jo Malone's secrets, and the best tequila for Christmas. Save your holiday now!
Don't miss the best festive TV! Our complete guide to Christmas specials on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Netflix from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. Plan your viewing now.
Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small returns with two festive specials. Cast reveal behind-the-scenes challenges of filming in summer heat. Read the full story.
Samantha Armytage is back on breakfast TV, filling in on the Today show over Christmas. See her stylish return and the fan reaction to her comeback.
Forgot to order the turkey? This stress-free, two-hour roast chicken Christmas dinner menu with a one-trolley shopping list is your festive safety net. Get all the trimmings with minimal fuss.
Don't miss the festive season's top TV and film picks, from Knives Out 3 to a David Attenborough special. Our guide has 16 highlights for your Christmas viewing.
Discover The Independent's ultimate literary gift guide for Christmas 2025. Our writers share their favourite books to give, from family sagas to vital memoirs, ensuring hours of perfect reading pleasure.
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
The BBC's Beyond Paradise Christmas Special airs 21 December 2025. Kris Marshall returns as DI Humphrey Goodman in a deeply personal festive mystery. Full cast list and guest stars revealed.
Nearly 900 people in the UK are waiting for a guide dog due to a critical shortage of volunteer puppy raisers. The charity is appealing for help, especially in Scotland and the North West.
Paris Hilton has revealed her lavish pink Christmas decorations, turning her mansion into a Beverly Hills winter wonderland. See the stunning festive transformation.
The BBC is resisting calls to pull David Walliams's Christmas shows after his publisher dropped him. The author denies all allegations and is taking legal advice. Read the full story.
Our ultimate guide reveals the best supermarket Christmas food for 2025, from starters to desserts. Find out which retailers offer top quality and value to impress your guests without breaking the bank.
ITV reveals the festive schedule for Coronation Street's Christmas Day special, airing at 7.15pm. Get all the spoilers for the drama in Weatherfield.
New research reveals 43% of UK adults don't fully understand TV licence rules. Find out if you're paying unnecessarily and how to claim a refund.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special. The Nonnatus House team heads to Hong Kong on a dramatic rescue mission. Full cast, plot, and air dates revealed.
Discover your complete guide to the week's entertainment, from Avatar: Fire and Ash in cinemas to the new Amadeus drama and festive gigs. Plan your outings and stay-ins now.
Comedian Harry Hill claims his hit show TV Burp would be axed if made today, criticising BBC and ITV for a lack of risk. Read his full critique of modern broadcasting.
Amazon slashes the price of a premium Hisense QLED TV by over £400, promising delivery before Christmas. Expert Nisha Mal reveals this standout festive tech deal.
The iconic 1985 Cannon and Ball Christmas special is set to air on That's TV this December for the first time in four decades. Read the heartwarming story behind the festive revival.
A rare 1985 Christmas special of The Cannon and Ball Show, unseen for decades, is set to air on That's TV this festive season, bringing classic comedy back to national television.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Panicking about Christmas gifts? Our ultimate UK guide offers 57 brilliant last-minute present ideas, from experiences to edible treats. Find the perfect gift now!
Ofcom reveals 2025's most complained-about TV moments, with ITV shows sparking seven of the top ten. Love Island's alleged bullying dominates the list. Discover the full ranking and viewer backlash.
Actor Corey Feldman claims he was molested by his late friend Corey Haim in a new Apple TV documentary, detailing alleged abuse during the filming of 'The Lost Boys'. Read the shocking revelations.
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers dissect Donald Trump's surprise primetime address and the explosive revelations from chief of staff Susie Wiles. Read the full late-night TV roundup.
Khloé Kardashian's dream meeting with icon Dolly Parton hit a snag when her bodyguard destroyed a floral gift. Read the dramatic details from the latest episode of The Kardashians.
UK actors' union Equity votes overwhelmingly to reject AI digital scanning, paving the way for potential industrial action in 2025. Read the full story.
Ofcom reveals 2025's most complained TV moments, with Love Island episodes dominating the list. Sabrina Carpenter's BRITs routine and GB News also spark viewer fury. Read the full report.
ITV's Love Island dominated Ofcom complaints in 2025, with thousands protesting the treatment of contestant Shakira Khan. Discover why the regulator chose not to investigate.