TV showsDecember 22 Watership Down BBC1, 7pm Many a 1970s child was traumatised by the sometimes gruesome plot of Richard Adams’ bestselling novel, but this new two-part animated adaptation handles the story sensitively. A group of rabbits begin the long search for a new home when their warren is destroyed by builders. With the voices of Sir Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton. December 23 The Greatest Show That Never Was RTÉ One, 6.30pm Nothing says Christmas quite like a pantomime and in this brand new one, Digger from RTEjr’s Dig in Diner must pull out all the stops to put on a show for his friends, while the villainous Storm Karl is determined to put a stop to it. Recorded in front of a lively audience at the Tommy Leddy Theatre in Drogheda. Béarín Beag Buí RTÉ2, 6.45am This charming little film from Puca Puppets is aimed at younger children who might be finding it hard to sleep at this most exciting time of the year. Using rod, string and shadow … [Read more...] about Paul Whitington’s top 20 movies and TV shows to watch this Christmas
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Paul Whitington’s top 20 movies and TV shows this Christmas
TV showsDecember 22 Watership Down BBC1, 7pm Many a 1970s child was traumatised by the sometimes gruesome plot of Richard Adams’ bestselling novel, but this new two-part animated adaptation handles the story sensitively. A group of rabbits begin the long search for a new home when their warren is destroyed by builders. With the voices of Sir Ben Kingsley, Gemma Arterton. December 23 The Greatest Show That Never Was RTÉ One, 6.30pm Nothing says Christmas quite like a pantomime and in this brand new one, Digger from RTEjr’s Dig in Diner must pull out all the stops to put on a show for his friends, while the villainous Storm Karl is determined to put a stop to it. Recorded in front of a lively audience at the Tommy Leddy Theatre in Drogheda. Béarín Beag Buí RTÉ2, 6.45am This charming little film from Puca Puppets is aimed at younger children who might be finding it hard to sleep at this most exciting time of the year. Using rod, string and shadow … [Read more...] about Paul Whitington’s top 20 movies and TV shows this Christmas