The film is part of the A Ghost Story for Christmas anthology series and is sure to spook and thrill in equal measure. It may split opinion, but this episode is guaranteed to be one of the most-watched shows over Christmas. Amandaland Christmas Special, BBC One, Dec 25, 9.15pm: Lucy Punch reprises her scene-stealing role as Amanda from Motherland in this festive special of the spin-off series. Barbie, RTÉ One, Dec 25, 4.40pm: Greta Gerwig’s playful and self-aware blockbuster stars Margot Robbie as Barbie, who begins to question her perfectly ordered existence. Stranger Things S5 (Vols 2 & 3), Netflix, Dec 25 & 31: The final chapters of the Duffer Brothers’ hit series roll out over Christmas and New Year.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 10:30 UTC