Festive films and TV shows are a must when it comes to getting Brits in the seasonal spirit, it appears – as seven in 10 say that this is what really “makes Christmas” for them.
Research of 2,000 adults has revealed the top 10 best Christmas movies and TV content that really help to make them feel jolly – with Home Alone, and the Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials, topping the respective lists.
Other popular choices include the popular 2003 releases Elf, and Love Actually, while telly lovers will settle down to re-watch The Snowman, or The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Specials.
In fact, those polled spend over 28 hours during December glued to their screens – watching 14 hours of TV episodes across the month, and as long as three-and-a-half hours a week of bingeing festive films.
The study was commissioned by Sky, whose spokesman said: “Brits love to kick off Christmas with their favourite festive films and TV – and this year is no different. There’s no doubt the genre is as popular as ever, and it really helps to get people in the mood.
“With more content than ever to choose from, and with so many hours spent watching a variety of TV shows and films, having a big range of choice is so important to viewers.”
The study also revealed the nation’s favourite, and least favourite, Santa of all time – with Richard Attenborough’s portrayal of the big man in Miracle on 34th Street reigning supreme as the best.
However, Hulk Hogan’s 1996 flop, Santa with Muscles, was said to be the biggest stinker when it comes to a Father Christmas on screen. Billy Bob Thornton’s turn as Willie T. Stokes in Bad Santa, and Jim Carrey’s The Grinch, were the next most-disliked festive portrayals.
The research, carried out via OnePoll, also found 53% are bored of watching “repeats” at Christmas, with 40% needing some inspiration on new festive content to watch this year.
The spokesman from Sky, which allows you to order Sky Stream for next-day delivery ahead of Christmas, and has more than 1,000 films available through Sky Cinema, as well as 12,000 hours of entertainment telly, added: “The research has shown that, while there’s a real love for the old classics when it comes to repeated TV shows and films, there’s also a desire to freshen it up.
“It has never been easier to do so with the emergence of content you can stream, which allows the viewer to try something new, as well as soak up the old classics.
“There’s no need to be simply stuck with repeats in the schedule any longer – you can now watch what you want, whenever you want.”
TOP 10 MOST WATCHED FILMS IN DECEMBER:
- Home Alone (1990)
- Elf (2003)
- Love Actually (2003)
- Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)
- The Polar Express (2004)
- Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
- It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
- The Holiday (2006)
- The Grinch (2018)
- Die Hard (1988)
TOP 10 MOST WATCHED TV CONTENT IN DECEMBER:
- Only Fools and Horses Christmas Specials
- The Snowman
- The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Specials
- The Queen's/King's Christmas Message
- Gavin & Stacey Christmas Specials
- The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show
- Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
- Call The Midwife Christmas Special
- Downton Abbey Christmas Special
- Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special
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