Rumour has it Christmas is just around the corner, and with such cold weather what better way to celebrate by staying in and watching some festive shows and films? Here are my top 5 merry recommendations:5. THE VICAR OF DIBLEY: THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH INCIDENT- In my view, there's absolutely no better place to start on December 25th than this festive edition of the memorable comedy starring Dawn French, where the Vicar unwillingly agrees to spend Christmas at three different homes for dinner- with hilarious results!
4. NATIVITY- Expect my review of this later, but sufficed to say that Nativity is one of the only modern Christmas flicks out on DVD at the moment, and lead Martin Freeman's endeavour to help 'big up' a school nativity makes for a great watch.
3. DOCTOR WHO: CHRISTMAS SPECIALS (2005-2008, 2010)- Ever since its revamp in 2005, Doctor Who has had a special connection with the festivities, providing a special one-hour episode without fail on an annual basis. Any of the first four specials will get the Christmas spirit going, and of course this year's A Christmas Carol looks to keep the warm atmosphere going. Perhaps avoid the more solemn End of Time: Part One, though, as the Tenth Doctor's impending demise makes for a brilliantly tragic affair.
2. THE POLAR EXPRESS- I genuinely cannot believe this film gem was released six whole years before 2010: even watching it today, The Polar Express remains as fresh and substantial a Christmas romp as any before or after it, so if you've missed the classic tale featuring Tom Hanks (heck, even if you've seen it), go out and get it.
1. THE MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL- Ironic as it is that I've recommended two versions of Dickens' dark but captivating yarn (though the Who version looks to give it a sci-fi twist), the Muppets version still manages to engage me to this very day, and its mix of emotion, tragedy, romance and Michael Caine should do the same for you any-time.
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