After the BBC One Christmas scheduling was revealed, viewers flocked to comment on how disgruntled they were with the broadcaster’s choices.
Some even went so far as to claim this year’s festive picks are the ‘worst ever’. Others were quick to state that they would be turning to Netflix as an alternative option.
With everyone facing a very unusual Christmas after what has already been a very difficult year, many people will have been especially looking forward to settling down for some festive entertainment.
Now it seems some have been left more than a little disappointed…
What have viewers said about the BBC’s Christmas scheduling?
Taking to Twitter to comment on the BBC’s excitedly shared Christmas scheduling, viewers did not seem in a mood to hold back.
One user wrote: ‘So other than Eastenders, and Strictly its all rubbish. Very disappointing’.
So other than Eastenders, and Strictly its all rubbish. Very disappointing.December 1, 2020
Whilst a fellow user said it was the ‘worst Christmas TV scheduling I have ever seen’.
Worst Christmas TV scheduling I have ever seen. First, The Goes Wrong Show have been overlooked again. That should be on Christmas Eve.Then you stick a clip show on Christmas Day (stupid idea).And Boxing Day has absolutely nothing!Blankety Blank on CD is also daft.December 1, 2020
Another echoed this: ‘Every year I think your Christmas schedule couldn't get worse, but somehow you manage it’.
Every year I think your Christmas schedule couldn't get worse, but somehow you manage it. Mrs Brown's Boys and Call the Midwife? Is this some elaborate revenge on the British public for an obscure collective slight on our part?December 1, 2020
‘Yet another Netflix Crimbo for me thanks’ wrote another.
Did anyone like what the BBC has to offer this Christmas?
Whilst many were less than thrilled by the BBC’s Christmas scheduling this year, some did step in to defend them.
‘There’s been a pandemic on, no one has been making content’ one user reminded everyone.
To everyone in this thread. There’s been a pandemic on, no one has been making content. Literally no oneDecember 1, 2020
Another seconded this opinion, writing: ‘You may have not realised, but there’s been a massive pandemic this year making it difficult to film anything’.
What can viewers expect to see on the BBC this Christmas?
The BBC’s Christmas scheduling may have taken some heavy criticism, but there are still many popular shows set to be shown this year.
The Gruffalo, Call the Midwife, the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, Paddington 2 and The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special are all on over the Christmas period.
BBC One's Christmas Day schedule
8.55am - The Gruffalo
9.25am - The Gruffalo's Child
9.50am - Lou
10.00am - Christmas Day Service
11.00am - The Snail and the Whale
11.25am - Zog
11.55am - Top of the Pops Christmas Special
12.55pm - BBC News, Weather
1.10pm - Inner Workings
1.15pm - Film : Early Man
2.35pm - Zog and the Flying Doctors
3.00pm - The Queen
3.10pm - Film : Coco
4.45pm - Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
6pm - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel
7pm - Blankety Blank Christmas Special
7.40pm - Call the Midwife Christmas Special
9.10pm - EastEnders
10.05pm - Mrs Brown's Boys
10.35pm - The Vicar of Dibley
11.25pm - BBC News
11.35pm - Weather
11.40pm - On Christmas Night
11.45pm - Paul McCartney at the Cavern Club
So whilst the BBC One Christmas scheduling may not be to everyone’s taste this year, there are still plenty of options to enjoy.
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