The Radio Times 2024 Christmas double issue is on sale now

It's no exaggeration to say that we having been working on this issue since last Easter, and over the last couple of weeks the office has been busier than I can ever remember as we put together the very best of TV, radio, streaming and beyond this Christmas. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it...

Our cover is the culmination of months of work with the brilliant animators at Aardman in Bristol who have created a unique image and a fabulous stop-motion film to go with it. The cover celebrates the first Wallace & Gromit film for 16 years and I urge you to put it at the top of your viewing lists this year.

Now get out your highlighter pens, make a cup of something hot and indulge in the greatest pleasure I can think of - marking up the pages of Radio Times to make sure you don't miss a moment... And don't forget to share with us on social media what you and your family get up to this festive period - details below.

All of us at Radio Times wish you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. - Shem Law

Cover illustration: Aardman Animations LTD 2024/Richard Davies.

This Christmas, Radio Times readers get a one month free trial* of Apple TV+ to enjoy over the festive period! For information on how to redeem the offer, see inside your Christmas issue of Radio Times, or click here.

*Offer expires on 24th January 2025. New and qualified returning subscribers only. £8.99/month after free trial with auto renewal until cancelled. Terms apply.

How to buy Radio Time Christmas issue 2024

From Tuesday 10th December, you’ll be able to pick up a copy in the usual places and online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and WHSmith.

The double issue is also available to order direct to your door via Mags Direct – click here to get yours.

You can download our digital edition and get instant access to our Christmas issue on your chosen device, too – click here to buy yours.

What's inside the Christmas double issue?

• Exclusive Radio Times offer - One month free trial of Apple TV+ (see below for details)
• We've got you covered – Two weeks of TV, film and radio listings (21st December 2024 – 3rd January 2025)
• Editor's festive top picks – Our top pick of what’s new to watch over Christmas, a glimpse at what the stars are streaming, plus a roundup of the best films and dramas of 2024
• Big-name interviews - Interviews and festive features with the cast of Outnumbered, Nicola Coughlan, Angelina Jolie, Chris McCausland and Brenda Blethyn, to name a few!
• Wallace & Gromit are back! - Our cover stars Wallace & Gromit return to do battle with Feathers McGraw and a robotic garden gnome
• A festive finale - A look at the final chapter of Gavin & Stacey, as James Corden and Ruth Jones bring their much-loved sitcom to a close
• For the ad breaks - Christmas crosswords and The Big Picture Quiz with prizes to be won!

We'd love to see your Radio Times Christmas traditions – tag @radiotimes in your photos on social media and use our hashtag #ChristmasRadioTimes and we'll repost our favourites.

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